BENICIA- In the face of shelter in place restrictions, local artist and instructor Diane Williams had to learn newways to teach. In addition to quickly learning a variety oftechnology platforms, this week Williams launched her ownYouTube Channel, I AN I Studio channel connection. In addition to painting full time, Williams and her husband, artist Chuck […]
Benicia Councilmember Steve Young files for mayor candidacy
BENICIA – Thur., City Councilman Steve Young filed to run in the Nov. 3 race for Benicia Mayor. “I am happy to announce that I have submitted the signatures required to secure my place on the ballot for Mayor of Benicia,” said Young. As a Community Development Director, as a Planning Commissioner and as a […]
Kiwanis Club of Benicia wins a Kiwanis International Award
BENICIA – Benicia Reads, a partnership between the City of Benicia and Benicia Unified School District, was formed to improve literacy for all children. These two organizations reached out and brought together a wonderful array of partners to develop a program to address the 40 percent of children in the district who cannot read at […]
Pacifica Pizza owner Jeff Cromer constructing public outdoor seating site downtown
Galen Kusic, Editor The Benicia community continues to step up when it’s needed most. Pacifica Pizza owner Jeff Cromer wanted to help bring more business to restaurants downtown during the COVID-19 pandemic. In turn, he started construction in the empty lot next to Pacifica Pizza, where a large outdoor seating pavilion is being constructed for […]
Benicia employee tests positive for COVID-19; Community Center closed
Benicia –The City of Benicia shared news that an employee at the Benicia Community Center informed the City of Benicia Mon. that they received a positive test result for COVID-19. The City of Benicia has been in contact with Solano County Public Health Office and is following and exceeding their guidance. In an abundance of […]
Solano schools will start school year with distance learning
State officials mandate specific counties to hold off on reopening school campuses FAIRFIELD – On July 17, 2020, Gov. Newsom announced mandates for public and private schools across the state, based upon the state’s county monitoring data. Previously, some Solano County school districts and charter schools made plans to reopen school campuses with varying models […]
Benicia Amateur Radio ARRL field day event
BENICIA – The Benicia Amateur Radio Club participated in the annual nationwide emergency simulation test sponsored by the American Radio Relay League to enhance the skills of amateur radio operators who assist local fire and police during a crisis. Amateurs across the country ran their stations with emergency power to simulate a situation where all […]
Benicia mask making group branches out to help those in need
(This article was originally published in the July 15 print edition of the Herald) Galen Kusic, Editor The Benicia mask making group continues to grow in size and scope as more needs become apparent in the City, county, region, state and nationwide. What started as a simple conversation between Bodil Fox and her neighbor, R.N. […]
Council approves appeal of Lake Herman Solar Project, 4-1
Galen Kusic, Editor After a motion to amend the City’s current open space ordinance was shot down by the Planning Commission on May 28, Renewable Properties appealed the decision and the Benicia City Council voted 4-1 on July 7 in favor of moving the project forward. The decision comes on the heels of the council […]
Benicia Council to take action on appeal of Lake Herman Solar Project
Galen Kusic, Editor On Tue., the Benicia City Council will have a huge decision to make on whether to approve an appeal to go forward with Renewable Properties’ Lake Herman Solar Project. After a motion to amend the City’s current open space ordinance was shot down by the Planning Commission on May 28, Renewable Properties […]