For the Benicia-based entertainment company My Once Upon a Time, fantasy is reality. Characters who have long been relegated to fiction will come alive through their work. My Once Upon a Time specializes in bringing together actors to portray beloved characters for events like birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, baptisms, charity events and more. These […]
Police seek suspects in pharmacy theft
Four women entered a CVS pharmacy and shoplifted bags full of allergy medicine. This incident occurred at the CVS on Columbus Parkway on Monday night. The women entered the store at 9:50 p.m. and began their robbery. An employee tried to stop the shoplifters, but the suspects fled the scene. They left in a newer […]
3 guitarists to bring distinct acoustic stylings for St. Paul’s concert
The halls of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be filled with the sounds of three incredible acoustic guitarists for an intimate concert benefiting a good cause. Chris Yeaton, Antonio Calogero and Adam Werner will bring their distinctive styles to the historic church Saturday, July 22 with a portion of proceeds benefiting the St. Paul’s Community […]
Poets to read responses to artist’s paintings at Rellik
Those who step into The Rellik Tavern will be greeted by the unique paintings of Erika Hoffe. The Benicia-based artist will have her work on display as part of the “Arts Benicia Presents” series through October. Hoffe specializes in acrylic paintings, heavily utilizing black and white amidst colorful backdrops amidst human figures of varying proportions, […]
Rep. Mike Thompson honors achievements of local immigrants
On Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa) announced the winners of the Fifth Congressional District American Dream Awards at the USA World Classics Event Center in Vallejo. The awards honor the achievements of immigrants in Thompson’s district who have contributed to their communities in the areas of arts and culture, professional achievement, entrepreneurship and innovation, and […]
Grant recipients to deliver quarterly updates at Arts & Culture Commission meeting
Five local nonprofit organizations that have received grant funding through the city will deliver quarterly updates at Thursday’s Arts & Culture Commission (ACC) meeting. Arts Benicia, the Benicia State Parks Association, Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, Benicia Literary Arts and VOENA are five of the local groups that have received funding through the city, with […]
Benicia Old Town Theatre Group announces fall play
Auditions for ‘Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Her’ will be held in 2 weeks Benicia Old Town Theatre Group will be holding open auditions for its fall play, “Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Her” in a few weeks. Written by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore in 1982, “Having a Wonderful […]
Summer Reading Program, other children’s events return to library
The Summer Reading Program is back at the Benicia Public Library. Once again, children are encouraged to not let their minds wander over the summer and spend the season reading. Returning this year is the Bingo game, in which students fill out squares after reading certain books and performing certain activities like making a joke […]
BHS alum pleads no contest to 2016 robbery, murder
The suspect responsible for the assault of a Benicia Safeway manager and death of a Suisun City woman last year has pled no contest to his charges. Christine Joens was banking at her local Wells Fargo on Tennessee Street in Vallejo on Feb. 2, 2016 when a man struck her from behind. The man, 2015 […]
Parks commission will discuss changes to ordinance regarding dogs in city parks
Dogs are on the agenda for the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 12. The commission will discuss the cost of changing Ordinance No. 76-18 which prohibits dogs within city parks. In 1978, the Benicia City Council adopted Ordinance No. 76-18, which only allowed dogs in city parks for the sole purpose […]