Donnell Rubay, a Benicia author, historian, educator and one-time mayoral candidate, died Thursday night. “Benicia has lost a fabulous historian,” fellow Benicia writer Kathryn Reiss said. “Her meticulously researched biographies and historical fiction for children and young adults entertained and educated a generation of readers. A light has gone out in Benicia.” A resident […]
Photo: A new kind of “Flower Box”
New coffee, sandwich shop to open Friday
Farm & Flour will utilize locally sourced, organic ingredients For the past three years, States Coffee & Mercantile has been a popular destination in downtown Martinez. The locally sourced coffee remains a big hit in its community, which is why Brett Benzer, who helped open States, is bringing the coffee to Benicia for his new […]
HQ Gallery welcomes new artist Mary Parkerson
By Tibby Lerner Special to the Herald HQ Gallery is proud to announce artist and art teacher Mary Parkerson as its newest member. Several of her pieces are on display in the HQ Gallery right now, at 333 First St., and there will be many more available during the “Frame it Your Way” sale in […]
Mrs. B’s Blather: Are you slowing down?
I can finally admit I am “slowing down.” After having a conversation with my much younger sister, Nina (four years younger), I realized that we are both “slowing down.” I had been dubbed the “Energizer Bunny” by Dena Westerman when she observed me at Mills Elementary School. Then there were the years in the yarn […]
Write Away: I wanna hold your hand
Ever since Annabelle was a baby, Colin has wanted to hold her hand, saying her hands are so soft that he can’t resist them. This sounds sweet, but when Annabelle was an infant, she was very particular about what was okay and what wasn’t. In the “Okay Box” was Mommy holding and feeding and taking […]
Library adds bilingual storytime in English, ASL
Staff Report The Benicia Public Library has added a monthly bilingual storytime in American Sign Language (ASL) and English to its Saturday storytime repertoire. The library also hosts a storytime in English and Mandarin. “We are so excited to add another bilingual storytime,” Library Director David Dodd said in a statement. “Our Mandarin storytime […]
Planning Commission to vote on proposed digital billboard at Bayshore Road
If you have ever stopped at the foot of the Interstate 680 offramp leading onto Bayshore Road, then you might have noticed a large billboard on the lefthand side— or on the righthand side when driving down the freeway. However, if the Planning Commission approves an application from Clear Channel Outdoor, then it could […]
BUSD announces guidelines for free, discount meal eligibility in 18-19
The Benicia Unified School District announced its guidelines for free or reduced meal programs under the National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs for the 2018-19 school year. According to a news release, BUSD’s Food and Nutrition Department offers lunch services at Matthew Turner Elementary School, breakfast and lunch services at Mary Farmar Elementary, Joe Henderson Elementary, Robert […]
Most businesses comply in alcohol, tobacco sales stings
All but one business refused to sell alcohol or tobacco to a minor during an annual compliance check conducted by the Benicia Police Department, the city announced in a news release. During compliance checks, underage decoys attempt to purchase alcohol or tobacco from a selected retailer. If the business asks the minor for identification, as […]