Following 12 months of discussion at various commissions, amendments to the Downtown Historic Conservation Plan’s (DHCP) design guidelines will go before the Benicia City Council for adoption at Tuesday’s meeting. In Sept. 2017, the council approved an agreement with the State Office of Historic Preservation for a $40,000 Certified Local Government Grant to update the […]
Five school board candidates speak at LWV forum
School safety, mental health and district budgeting were among the topics addressed by prospective school board trustees at Wednesday’s candidate’s forum at the Benicia Public Library. As part of its efforts to ensure a more informed voting populace, Benicia’s League of Women Voters hosted a forum with the five candidates in the Dona Benicia […]
USS Indianapolis survivor joins author for library event
Staff Report Harold Bray, a longtime Benicia resident and survivor of the infamous torpedo attack on the USS Indianapolis, will discuss his harrowing experiences following that incident in a speech at the Benicia Public Library in October. He will be joined by one of the authors of a book about the Indianapolis sinking. […]
Benicia Fashion Runway celebrates 10 years
Benicia’s mini-Met Gala is back for its 10th year, as designers from around the world— including several associated with the Lifetime series “Project Runway”— descend upon Benicia for the annual Benicia Fashion Runway this weekend. The event will be an opportunity to showcase the newest trends in high-end fashion while supporting a local business and […]
Missing woman last seen in Martinez
Residents in the Martinez-Benicia area are asked to assist with any information in the whereabouts of a Benicia graduate who has been missing since last week. Sidney Avant, 24, was last seen at the Amtrak station in Martinez on Monday, Sept. 17. According to a Facebook post by her father Robert that was shared to […]
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Liberty High rolling out new internship program
Liberty High School is in the process of implementing a new internship program for its students. New Principal Kimberly Lewis provided an update on the process at Thursday’s school board meeting. Lewis’ presentation was introduced by Dr. Leslie Beatson, assistant superintendent of educational services, who said the district has been exploring new opportunities for students […]
‘NorCal Rapist’ suspect arrested
By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette A 58-year-old Benicia man who has been identified as the “NorCal Rapist” has been arrested. Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert and Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn made the joint announcement Friday morning. They identified the suspect as Roy Charles Waller, […]
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Incumbent school board president seeking another term
As the only incumbent in the school board race, Board President Diane Ferrucci is looking to continue her experience not only on the school board but also her extensive education background. “I am well-qualified to continue in my position as a board member, having served multiple facets of education,” she said. “I’ve been a teacher, […]