In Solano County, charitable causes are always fashionable. The Vallejo Symphony Orchestra is partnering with Christina S Fashion Destination in Benicia and Williamson & Company in Napa to host its first-ever fashion show and fundraiser at the Empress Theatre. The event will feature local figures modeling clothing from the two stores in a manner not […]
Longtime Solano attorney making bid for judge seat
With the retirement of Judge Harry S. Kinnicutt in March, two candidates are vying to fill his seat on the Solano County Superior Court. The first is Steve Gizzi, a practicing attorney from Benicia and a former councilmember and vice mayor. The other is John Coffer, a longtime prosecutor and criminal defense attorney in […]
Patrons flock to Zeppelin for Free Comic Book Day
Zeppelin Comics, Benicia’s only comic book store, had people lining out the door Saturday for Free Comic Book Day. Free Comic Book Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Saturday of May in which the major publishers of the comic book industry release a special free comic that usually previews an upcoming […]
Former councilman campaigning for judgeship
Steven Gizzi, a former Benicia vice mayor and current practicing attorney, is running for Solano County Superior Court judge, succeeding Harry S. Kinnicutt who retired in March. Gizzi says he is campaigning for the judgeship to all allow courts to be more innovative and make justice more accessible for people. The former Benicia City Councilmember […]
Chief Business Official: BUSD waiting to hear back from state regarding PAB grant application
Other bond projects discussed, new administrators introduced A quarterly bond update regarding Measure S funds was delivered at Thursday’s school board meeting by Chief Business Official Tim Rahill. Among these updates was the status of a statewide grant application for improvements to Benicia High School’s Performing Arts Building (PAB). Measure S is an initiative approved […]
As contract negotiations continue, community resumes pleas for equal teacher pay
As a result of ongoing labor negotiations between Benicia Unified School District and the Benicia Teachers Association, educators, parents and students once again took to the lectern during the public comment portion of Thursday’s school board meeting to request more fair salaries for teachers. On Jan. 24, BUSD and the BTA held a negotiations meeting […]
Benicia woman recovers from accident, qualifies for Boston Marathon
Melissa Montoya is on her way to the Boston Marathon after life dealt her a bad hand. On April 6, 2017, a storm ripped through Benicia. The 60 mile per hour winds tore an 85-foot pine tree from the ground. That tree crashed into Montoya’s home on Lindo Street, burying Montoya and her fiancé, […]
Parks Commission to vote on allowing owl boxes along Lake Herman trail
Does Benicia give a hoot? That question will be answered if the Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Commission accepts an Owl Box Pilot Program at Wednesday’s meeting. According to a staff report by Theron Jones, parks supervisor and city arborist, the Owl Box Pilot Program is an Integrated Pest Management Program that provides shelter for nesting […]
Council approves Fitzgerald Field renovations, discusses water rates
Fitzgerald Field took one more step to receiving much-needed updates at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The council approved renovations that would retain the current designs for the historic stadium with a smaller environmental footprint and includes seating for approximately 175. The total cost of this recommendation– including design, construction and contingency– is $1,153,500. The city […]
Benicia preparing for Open Studios this weekend
By Jean Purnell Special to the Herald Over 90 artists and galleries are participating, and many of said artists have been preparing for months for the big event: it’s Benicia Open Studios, taking place on May 5 and 6, one of the largest, most widely advertised opportunities for the artists to exhibit their work, discuss […]