Staff Report Benicia’s police detectives are looking into reports of shots being fired near East 2nd and D streets Monday night, according to a Facebook post by the Benicia Police Department. At approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, the department received numerous reports of shots being fired from a dark colored vehicle. Upon arriving at the scene, […]
Top Liberty graduates finish ahead of schedule
Nathan Curtright moved to Benicia from Las Vegas, and although he could have attended Benicia High School, he figured it would not work with his schedule. “I probably would have had to wake up around 4 and catch the bus,” he said. “It would have been a more difficult day.” Instead, Curtright opted to go […]
Historical Society to honor veterans at Memorial Day ceremony tomorrow
Benicians will have a chance to honor military veterans this Memorial Day as the Benicia Historical Society is hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Benicia Military Cemetery. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. It is expected a military flyover will occur but could change due to circumstances. If the flyover happens, Travis Air […]
HPRC OKs Accessory Dwelling Unit amendment proposals
Recommendations will next go to Planning Commission The Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) adopted a resolution to approve amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code (BMC) and Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan (DMUMP) related to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations at its Thursday meeting. ADUs, also called secondary or in-law units, are additional units added on […]
Little Art Shop gearing up for anniversary celebration
The Little Art Shop is about to mark one year in Benicia, and it has been quite a ride for the gallery. On June 3, 2017, The Little Art Shop opened its doors in the historic Tannery Building having spent the previous 17 years operating out of a small space on Mankas Corner in Suisun […]
Benicia offering art, movie camps for artistically inclined children
For those who have children interested in the arts, then Benicia has the perfect outlet for them: EcoArt Camp. Arts Benicia’s summer camp, now in its fifth year, will once again provide children with the opportunity to attend three class sessions to learn more about and practice the craft of art. The first session, “Cartoon […]
Trip to Land of Enchantment inspires Plein Air Gallery show
With its cerulean blue skies, dusty landscapes and colorful flora, New Mexico has proven to be a popular state for Benicia artists to paint in. The region has been the inspiration for and subject of a lot of Gallerie Renee Marie artist Les Overlock’s exhibitions. Additionally, Plein Air Gallery artist Susan Street had a New […]
HPRC to discuss design guidelines for awnings, balconies and more at Thursday’s meeting
If the recent slate of Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) meetings are any indication, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of downtown design guideline updates in Benicia. That will not change with Thursday’s meeting where discussion topics from last month’s meeting will be carried over. Benicia is in the process of updating design […]
PHOTOS: Mike Thompson bike ride
Rep. Mike Thompson led his constituents on a bike ride Sunday from the corner of First and B streets to the Benicia State recreation Area and back. Participants had the opportunity to donate to Benicia Unified School District’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program. (All photos are by George Johnston)
Benicia High Schoolers honored as Solano student leaders by Rep. Thompson
Staff Report Four students were recognized by Rep. Mike Thompson for the 2018 Student Leaders of the Year in Solano County, including two from Benicia High School. The students were nominated and selected based on their academic achievements, student leadership, community engagement and contributions to Solano County. Benicia High senior Carson Rendell was honored for […]