A noise regulation and permit for storage were on the agenda for the Planning Commission at its Thursday meeting, and both were approved by the Commission. Michael Robirds, a Benicia industrialist, wanted to use 2.3 acres of land north of Interstate 780 and west of Park Road as a site to store construction equipment and […]
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Be there– and see squares: ‘Perfect Square’ exhibit returns to Gallery 621
Last year, Gallery 621 members hosted the exhibit “Perfect Square,” featuring works that were exactly 12 X 12 inches— no bigger and no smaller. The exhibit was such a success, that the member artists are hosting it again, bringing the premise full circle— or rather full square. According to member artist Nikki Basch-Davis, the gallery […]
Council approves employment agreement
Cannabis discussion, vote delayed to December meeting The Benicia City Council voted to accept the employment agreement between the city of Benicia and City Attorney Heather McLaughlin at its Tuesday meeting. In 2010 and 2011, the city manager and city attorney accepted 10 percent reductions in their salaries based on the barging negotiations that were […]
‘Back in the Day’ is back
Benicians invited to share memories of town from ’40s, ’50s Last year, the Benicia Historical Society and Benicia Public Library hosted the first-ever “Back in the Day” event, where longtime residents were invited to share their memories of growing up in Benicia prior to its period of heavy growth and development from the late ‘60s […]
Panel to answer questions on potential Industrial Safety Ordinance at library
Following the May 5 flaring incident at the Valero Benicia Refinery in May, local organizations have been advocating for the city to adopt an Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) to ensure that such an incident is never repeated. These organizations will be hosting a panel at the Benicia Public Library to go over how a similar […]
Council cannabis discussion carried over to Dec. 5 meeting
The Benicia City Council’s planned discussion and vote on the first reading of the city’s proposed cannabis ordinance tonight was pushed back to the Dec. 5 meeting, according to a notice sent out by the city Tuesday afternoon. City Manager Lorie Tinfow said the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) in Sacramento had received an abundance […]
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Two new businesses will focus on power of creativity
It has been said that when one door closes, another door opens. In the case of 632 First St., it is two doors that will be opening to bring two new businesses into the space, both offering different models but sharing the same philosophy. The address that spent a period as Benicia’s post office and […]
Planning Commission to tackle noise regulations, permit storage at Thursday’s meeting
The City Council is not the only Benicia board discussing business this week. On the agenda for Thursday’s Planning Commission meeting is a proposed an amendment to the noise regulations and a permit for nonconforming outdoor storage of construction equipment. In 1999, the Benicia City Council passed a General Plan that gave city officials a […]