BENICIA — On September 15, 2020, a Benicia Fire Department firefighter informed the City of Benicia that they received a positive test result for COVID-19. The source of the infection has not yet been determined, but the Benicia Fire Department is working with the Solano County Public Health Department and is following and exceeding their […]
Benicia’s Troop 7007 adds two new Eagle Scouts to its ranks
Jan DeStefans, Special to the Herald Silverado District’s Troop 7007 of Benicia is happy to announce its two newest Eagle Scout’s. The Said family is proud to announce that Romey Said and Qaram Said have earned the rank of Eagle, joining their older brother Zayne who earned his in 2015. Troop 7007 is the oldest […]
City Manager tenders resignation
BENICIA – The City of Benicia announced this morning (Sept. 8) that City Manager Lorie Tinfow has tendered her resignation to the City. The City Council is grateful for Ms. Tinfow’s service to the City of Benicia and wishes her well in her future endeavors. Mayor Elizabeth Patterson, on behalf of the city council, expressed […]
Benicia Schools Volunteer Food Delivery Services need drivers
Galen Kusic, Editor When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, schools were scrambling to keep lunch and breakfast available to students through pick up options at one school site. While some students were still able to utilize this valuable resource, some did not have transportation or means to get there, leaving much of the food […]
R.I.S.E. Benicia Kyle Hyland Foundation Scholarships awarded
BENICIA – The Kyle Hyland Foundation (KHF) for Teen Support is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 R.I.S.E Benicia KHF Scholarships. R.I.S.E. stands for Recognizing, Individuality with Support and Empowerment and the scholarship is focused on supporting those students who have worked diligently to overcome obstacles or hardships in their lives. This scholarship […]
After 22 years in business, Lindsay Art Glass is closing this fall
BENICIA- After 44 years as a glassblower and over 22 years as co-owner of Lindsay Art Glass, David Lindsay is retiring. David and his wife and business partner, Ann Lindsay, opened Lindsay Art Glass in 1998, and will close the business this fall. Starting as an apprentice at Nourot Glass Studio in 1976, David quickly […]
Benicia Public Library announces 2020-2022 Poet Laureate
BENICIA – Benicia’s 8th Poet Laureate, Mary Susan Gast, began her two-year tenure following a recent vote by the Benicia Library Board of Trustees. She will succeed 2018-2020 Poet Laureate, Thomas Stanton. “Benicia’s Poet Laureate program promotes the importance of poetry in daily life in our community, and it has done so successfully for 14 […]
Benicia High alum appears on ‘Good Morning America’ after winning Disney superfan contest
Galen Kusic, Editor Kirsten Lambinicio, an alumnus of Benicia High School Class of 2019 was recently featured with her friends on Good Morning America on Aug. 11. “We were selected for this follow-up of the #MickeyFriendsStayTrueFriendship Disney Campaign hosted by @mickeytrueoriginal on Instagram, which was dedicated to friendship and other important relationships in our lives,” she […]
Progressive Dems endorse Steve Young for mayor, Terry Scott for City Council
By Ralph Dennis, August 18, 2020 In this age of pandemic distancing, the Progressive Democrats of Benicia convened about 50 members and interested parties in a digital ZOOM Candidate Forum on Aug. 11. Candidate for Mayor Steve Young and candidates for City Council Trevor Macenski and Terry Scott gave opening statements, answered prepared questions and […]
Christina Strawbridge first to file as mayoral candidate
Let the November election filing begin BENICIA – Vice Mayor Christina Strawbridge was first to announce in January that she would run for the office of Benicia’s Mayor. Today, July 15, 2020, she was the first to file the paperwork with the City Clerk Lisa Wolfe. She was sworn in 6′ apart and wearing a […]