BENICIA – Jimmy Ponder, owner of Ponder Environmental Services in Benicia, pulled a small committee of close friends and colleagues together on June 11 to discuss how they could collectively assist small businesses in Benicia that are struggling through the COVID-19 crisis. 20 days later, grant checks were hand-delivered to businesses throughout town. The program […]
Benicia firefighter tests positive for COVID-19; city’s cases reach 29
BENICIA – On July 1, 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 to attempt to determine the source. […]
Former Benicia High graduate creates remote music learning show in NYC
Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Means Music provides a musical outlet for young students Galen Kusic, Editor Jesse Means, a 1985 graduate of Benicia High School is going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure his New York City music students get a quality music education. Means became a public school music teacher […]
Rotary Club of Benicia hands out Jack Bell Merit Awards
BENICIA – Rotary Club’s philosophy is “Service above Self.” The worldwide organization gives money to many organizations locally and around the globe. Locally, the Benicia Rotary Club is very involved in helping the Benicia Teen Center or the Kyle Hyland Foundation, Liberty High School, Benicia High School, Benicia Education Foundation, and many other local organizations. […]
What’s next for the 2020 graduates?
Emma Goularte, Special to the Herald The year 2020 has been full of uncertainties and is sure to hold many more to come. For the 2020 graduates, the graduation ceremonies were unconventional. Each school district took a different approach to perform the ceremony. Some had drive-thrus, where students drove to pick up their diplomas and […]
Terry Scott enters Benicia City Council race
BENICIA — Terry Scott, business consultant, futurist and chair of the Benicia Arts and Culture Commission has announced he’s running for Benicia City Council. Terry’s been a Benicia resident since 2013 and married to wife Randi, a forensic archeologist, for 43 years; they have three grown sons and two grandchildren. “Our unique small-town heritage and […]
Macenski announces City Council run
BENICIA — Planning Commissioner and community volunteer Trevor Macenski has officially announced that he will be running for city council in Nov. “I look forward to giving back to our community to help tackle complex issues that include increasing water rates, deteriorating infrastructure, unfunded pension liabilities, and strained relationships with our local businesses”, he said […]
Council unanimously approves resolution to replace trees removed from freeways
(This article originally appeared in the June 12 print edition of the Herald) BENICIA – At its June 2 meeting, the Benicia City Council unanimously approved a resolution requesting that Caltrans plant replacement trees along the freeways and work with the City and local organizations on other tree planting and maintenance projects. The Benicia Tree […]
Benicia High School students hold Youth Against Brutality protest and march on First St.
Galen Kusic, Editor Aleta Andrews, Correspondent As the country continues to mourn in anger over the brutal police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week, activists and protesters have taken to the streets to call for justice and accountability for not only Floyd’s murder, but the countless other black and brown people that have […]
Ace Hardware employee tests positive for COVID-19; owner assures customers store is safe
Galen Kusic, Editor On Mon., Pedrotti Ace Hardware in Benicia received a report that an employee had tested positive for COVID-19. Solano County Health Department officials have reviewed the case and have instructed the store to inform employees that were considered in “close contact” to get tested immediately. Employees are able to continue to work, […]