Benicia can best be characterized by the parts it is composed of. Within its city limits, Benicia has a host of nautical culture and influence centered at the Marina and the waterfront. In addition and contrast to this beach feeling, Benicia is home to rolling grassy hills with grazing cattle, a taste of the country […]
Cannabis survey results on City Council’s slate for tonight
Since California voted to legalize recreational cannabis in November, cities all over the state have debated on what to do with the plant. Some have high ambitions of complete freedom to smoke wherever they want. Others want strict regulations on where smokers can light up. The Benicia City Council will discuss the results of an […]
Business owners circulate petition to protest BID renewal
Group: Not trying to ‘turn off the lights’ On Tuesday, the Benicia City Council will vote on a resolution to renew the Benicia Business Improvement District (BID), in which businesses in designated areas of a town are required to pay taxes to help fund projects within the district’s boundaries. In 2012, business owners on First […]
Fire Department debuts new engine
Benicians might take notice of Fire Station 11’s new fire engine when it flies down the street during an emergency. The Benicia Fire Department debuted its new engine at a ceremony Thursday. Members of the Benicia City Council, Benicia Police Department and the public along with the whole Fire Department were at the event. Fire […]
Heat wave results in county park closures
Spare the Air Alert issued for today If you are looking to spend your Labor Day weekend hiking in Solano County, you might want to consider where to go. With temperatures looking to rise into the triple digits in many parts of the Bay Area, a high fire danger warning has resulted in the temporary […]
Downtown Business Alliance advocates for keeping tree lights on
Anybody who has walked down First Street has definitely seen the decorative lights wrapped around the trees giving off an illuminating glow. What may not be common knowledge is that these lights were brought by the Downtown Benicia Alliance (DBA) in 2012 as part of the Business Improvement District (BID) program. The goal of the […]
Fire Department saves kayakers
A crew of Benicia firefighters worked to save two kayakers Tuesday. The Benicia Fire Department received a call at 11:10 a.m. that two adult male kayakers– whose names were not given– were in need of rescuing near the First Street Pier. The kayakers were paddling along the Carquinez Strait when strong winds and surging tides […]
Benicia Film Festival offers Labor Day weekend fun
People go to the movies for escapism. The film audiences flock to see everything from thrilling adventure, pulse-pounding horror or thought-provoking arthouse cinema. The Benicia Film Festival offers moviegoers young and old a chance to experience different types of motion pictures. The film festival will take place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1 to 3. […]
CA Democratic Party chair to speak at Benicia Labor Day breakfast
Labor Day is a day off for many, and each person will be celebrating in their own way. Some might throw barbecues. Others might take a drive to a new or favorite place. This coming Monday, the Napa-Solano Central Labor Council (NSCLC) will be celebrating in their own way: honoring the organized labor movement that […]
Failed fuses cause Benicia power outage
Two blown fuses were the cause of the power outage in Benicia Saturday. At 2:21 p.m. a fuse near Southampton Road and Hastings Drive failed. This caused approximately 5,027 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers to lose power. The Benicia Police Department became aware of the power outage and alerted citizens through social media at […]