Further discussion to be held at Sept. 5 council meeting Following a heated discussion over water and sewer rates at the Aug. 15 Benicia City Council meeting, where several residents took to the lectern to voice their concerns over paying higher bills for the above rates, Mayor Elizabeth Patterson responded to the issues that people […]
Photo: BHS senior earns top cadet rank
BHS, BOTTG notch more than 40 Arty nominations
Once again, the nominations for the Arty Awards have been announced and once again, Benicia High School and Benicia Old Town Theatre Group (BOTTG) continue to dominate. The Arty Awards honor theater productions at all grade levels in Napa and Solano counties. Last year, the ceremony was held at Downtown Theatre in Fairfield, and Benicia […]
HPRC OKs pool renovation design
Pool season closes at the James Lemos Swim Center at the end of September, but when swimmers return in the spring, they could be seeing some major changes at their beloved pool. The Historic Preservation Review Commission unanimously voted to approve a design review for a couple of aquatic center upgrades at Thursday’s meeting. The […]
Benicia mother’s ice pops keep Bay Area cool, healthy
When Kimberli Haris’ mother received a stage four breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, she was told the only things she could eat were vegetable and fruit pops. Doctors expected Harris’ mother had three months to live, but she kept on for another three years. Now as a way to honor her mother, Haris has […]
Local painting company passes brush to new owner
It began with two friends in a coffee shop. Jack Kemper and John Martin would meet with one another, order a cup of joe and discuss everything under the sun. One day, Kemper told Martin he would be retiring from his contracting business, Jack Kemper Painting, and he wanted Martin to take over. Martin was […]
Plein Air Paint Out returns for second year Saturday
Last Year, Benicia Plein Air Gallery held its first Plein Air Paint Out to bring artists out of their studios and into the open air to paint scenes of Benicia and win prizes. The event was a success, with 40 artists taking part and East Bay painter Cleo Vilett winning first place, which resulted in […]
Economic Development Board to review new business licenses at tonight’s meeting
The Economic Development Board (EDB) will review the business license applications for 11 new businesses and one restaurant with a new owner at tonight’s meeting. As part of the EDB’s informational updates portion of the meeting, the business license applications go over new businesses that have applied for a license, have a new owner or […]
‘Matthew Turner’ ship gets lower masts
By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette Special to the Herald The Matthew Turner, the first wooden tall ship of its size being built in the San Francisco Bay Area in 100 years finally got its lower masts. The “stepping of the masts” – putting each of the 5,000-pound lower masts in place – began at […]
Historic Preservation Commission to vote on pool upgrades Thursday
Swim season is winding down at the James Lemos Swim Center– the last day for recreational swimming is Sept. 30–, but when it reconvenes in the spring, swimmers could see some changes at their city pool. A renovation design is up for review at this Thursday’s Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting. The James Lemos Swim […]