Twenty-one charity organizations, including 10 from Benicia and Vallejo, received a combined $320,000 in grants awarded through the Valero Benicia Refinery’s participation in the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children Golf Classic held in the company’s headquarters in San Antonio, Texas last April. The golf tournament raised a record $11 million with funds to […]
Valero awards $320k to 21 charities
School board OKs first half of elementary student achievement plans
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District unanimously approved the Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs) at two of its elementary schools Thursday. The plans were written by the school’s site councils and presented by their principals. Robert Semple Elementary The first to present was Christina Moore, the principal of Robert Semple Elementary […]
Council to vote on cannabis ordinance Tuesday
Cannabis and a city employment agreement are the big two items the Benicia City Council will be discussing Tuesday. The council will be voting on the first reading of the cannabis ordinance and resolution to establish regulatory restrictions and procedures for cannabis use by amending various sections of the Benicia Municipal Code, including zoning and […]
Benicia resident makes mats for homeless
Benicia resident Nancy Hall is a skilled crocheter, but to her knitting is more than just a hobby. She uses her crochet creations for a good cause, namely providing beds for the homeless. Through using a variety of materials, Hall creates mats to be distributed to volunteer groups that serve Vallejo’s homeless population. This project […]
Barber retires after 52 years of cutting hair in Benicia
Fred Caballero prided himself on his barbershop. He made a place where everybody knew your name and everyone was welcome to sit down, banter about sports or local goings on, and get their hair cut. After 52 years of cutting hair in Benicia, Caballero will be retiring and passing Fred’s Barber Shop on to his […]
Planning Commission chair added to Solano County Fair Board of Directors
Planning Commission Chair Kari Birdseye was recently appointed to the Solano County Fair Association’s Board of Directors. The announcement came in a press release which revealed Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown’s appointment of Birdseye to the board. “Kari will do a great job for District 2 on the Fair Board of Directors just like she […]
Patterson responds to BUSD cannabis resolution
As the Benicia City Council plans to introduce an ordinance at its Nov. 7 meeting regarding the allowance of cannabis dispensaries in town, many people on both sides have spoken their minds on the topic. This includes officials in the Benicia Unified School District, who have expressed concerns over safety– particularly potential access by children. […]
Grayson to take part in senior scam prevention seminar in Concord, Nov. 14
Seniors, unfortunately, are susceptible to scams in a lot of forms. Due to them typically having a lot of money in their accounts, seniors are generally targeted by scammers through phone calls, emails and even mailers. These scams include everything from telemarketing, insurance fraud, medical fraud, investment schemes, sweepstakes and more. However, with the right […]