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Benicia Fire Department to host ‘Pictures with Santa’ for Toys for Tots fundraiser, Dec. 14

December 11, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – Come spend time with Santa and friends. Sat. Dec. 14 from 3-6 p.m. at Fire Station 11, 150 Military West. From 1-2 p.m. there will be a private session with Santa and children with special needs. We will be accepting toys for the Toys for Tots Drive. All toys must be new and […]

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Solano County Friends of Animals hosts fundraisers

December 11, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Dec. 6 print version of the Herald) Solano County Friends of Animals is a no-kill animal rescue organization serving Solano County. The non-profit is 100 percent volunteer run and every penny raised goes straight to the animals. This weekend, a fundraiser will be held at […]

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Vallejo Choral Society Artistic Director Derek Tam strives to incorporate history, diversity

December 4, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor The Vallejo Choral Society (VCS) is now in its 102nd season, and continues to unite a diverse group of performers working toward a common goal of entertaining and keeping the arts alive. VCS is the oldest community choir in the state. Artistic Director Derek Tam is finishing his first full year with […]

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Benicia Council passes smoking ordinance

December 2, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Nov. 27 print edition of the Herald) At the April 16 Benicia City Council meeting, Council directed staff to amend the Benicia Municipal Code to include additional smoke-free protections in outdoor places and multi-unit housing and to develop a tobacco retailer license ordinance that would […]

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SUBA Manufacturing, Inc. closes doors after over a half century in Benicia

December 2, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Nov. 24 print edition of the Herald) The name SUBA has become synonymous with the City of Benicia. After 53 years of doing business at the Port of Benicia, the countertop manufacturer has officially closed its doors. Jack Bell, owner of SUBA Manufacturing, Inc., bought […]

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Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s ‘Born Yesterday’ a smash hit as community theater thrives in Benicia

November 20, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor There aren’t enough words to describe how incredibly perfect the final show of Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s (BOTTG) “Born Yesterday” was executed on Sunday, Nov. 10. Director Carlene Collier Coury, the production staff and the cast all did a tremendous job producing Garson Kanin’s 1946 Broadway play, which was adapted for […]

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Council moves forward on grant application for affordable housing

November 14, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor On Tue., Nov. 5, the Benicia City Council unanimously authorized the submittal of an application for the state’s Senate Bill 2 Affordable Housing Grant Program. The City of Benicia is eligible to apply for one-time, non-competitive funding of up to $160,000 from the State to support planning activities that could accelerate the […]

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Valero Benicia Refinery gives $400,000 to local children’s charities

November 8, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – Local children’s charities Wed. received a total of $400,000 from employees of the Valero Benicia Refinery who helped raise the funds through the Valero Energy Foundation and the company’s sponsorship of the 2019 Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children in San Antonio. “This is just one of several Valero locations that will […]

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Vallejo Symphony guest pianist Bobby Mitchell to perform at Empress Theatre this weekend

October 30, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor The Vallejo Symphony opens its 88th season “Great and Noble” Nov. 2 and 3 with renowned American pianist Bobby Mitchell at the Empress Theatre for “Beginnings and Endings.” Mitchell, who currently resides in Freiburg, Germany and plays concerts all over the world, was thrilled when he received an invitation to join the […]

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City of Benicia honors Valero Refinery with 50th anniversary proclamation

October 30, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Oct. 18 print edition of the Herald) At Tue. night’s council meeting, a Proclamation was made to the Benicia Valero Refinery from the City, Senator Bill Dodd and Assemblymember Tim Grayson’s offices celebrating 50 years. But what was undoubtedly the highlight of the night was […]

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