By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald As an artist, Nancy Truax takes her inspiration from a variety of sources, but, for her current work, she is calling on the spirit of her grandfather and his gardening ways. Truax will be the featured artist for the upcoming show at Gallerie Renee Marie called “Welcome […]
‘Snow White’ sequel to debut at Bay Area Stage Friday
As anybody who has read the fairy tale “Snow White” knows, the prince brings the titular princess back to life and they all live happily ever after…or do they? Concord author Jay Hartlove explores several questions about the Snow White story in a new musical sequel titled “Mirror’s Revenge,” which premieres Friday at Vallejo’s […]
CPUC will not punish PG&E for 2017 power outage at Valero
Despite conclusions by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that a failed Pacific Gas & Electric component was responsible for the power outage and flareup at the Valero Benicia Refinery last year, the regulatory agency will not penalize the electric company if it moves forward with corrective actions. In May 2017, a power outage occurred […]
Retired librarian becomes first candidate in school board race
The Benicia school board election is well underway. This year, three seats are up for grabs but of those three, only President Diane Ferrucci has made an attempt to run for re-election. This will essentially guarantee new faces on the board, and according to the Solano County Registrar of Voters’ website, at least four challengers […]
Financial workshop for millennials returns Wednesday
The older people get, the more dealing with money becomes a necessity. For the millennial generation who may have just graduated from college, started a new career or are planning to move out and get their homes in the future, they may have several financial questions they may hope to have answered. Thankfully for them, […]
2018 Benicia Film Festival returns Labor Day Weekend
Staff Report This Labor Day weekend, remind yourself that the best cinematic stories do not have to be told in more than 90 minutes with enormous budgets. The 5th annual Benicia International Film Festival returns with a wide variety of films from throughout the world that cover a range of topics and stories. […]
Peddlers’ Fair celebrates emerald anniversary Saturday
The second Saturday in August is creeping up fast, which in Benicia means it is time to put the peddle to the metal. It is the 2018 Peddlers’ Fair. This Saturday, more than 200 volunteers will join Benicia residents, businesses, vendors and visitors for the Peddlers’ Fair, which is celebrating its 55th anniversary […]
Community mourns loss of Benicia author, historian Donnell Rubay
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 […]