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Benicia High School students hold Youth Against Brutality protest and march on First St.

June 5, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor Aleta Andrews, Correspondent As the country continues to mourn in anger over the brutal police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week, activists and protesters have taken to the streets to call for justice and accountability for not only Floyd’s murder, but the countless other black and brown people that have […]

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Benicia Historical Museum celebrates 35 years

May 22, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

BENICIA – After a year and a half of renovations, on May 19, 1985, the former Benicia Arsenal Building #9 became the Camel Barn Museum and opened its doors to the public. 35 years later, the Benicia Historical Museum celebrates the hard work and dedication of the many volunteers who helped make the Museum a […]

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Benicia; Bay Area celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 29, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

(This article was originally published in the Jan. 22 print edition of the Herald) Galen Kusic, Editor Over the past week, the Bay Area, nation and world remembered the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with marches, tributes, sermons and celebrations. On Mon. in Benicia at the Community Congregational Church, United […]

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Mystery surrounds two hilltop heroes in Benicia, Vallejo

January 22, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Kevin Nelson, Special to the Herald Eight years ago, on Jan. 31, 2012, a young Marine Sergeant named William Chapman Stacey was killed while serving his country during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Now, Sgt. Stacey is a central figure in an intriguing mystery in the hills of Benicia and Vallejo. And Benicia and Solano […]

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Gibson Publishing cartoonist leaves behind a legacy of free speech

January 15, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor Robert Light, famed Delta cartoonist, passed away on Oct. 18 after a long bout with an illness at 58. Light worked at the River News-Herald and Isleton Journal, the sister paper of the Benicia Herald for 13 years under the Gibson Publishing umbrella until his death. Light went by the moniker, RWL, […]

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City honors SUBA Manufacturing; Jack Bell with proclamation

December 26, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Staff Report SUBA Manufacturing, Inc. and owner Jack Bell was honored with a proclamation from the City of Benicia at the Dec. 17 City Council meeting in recognition of their numerous contributions to the Benicia community over the last 53 years. “I am so impressed with the work that you’ve done for the community,” said […]

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Centenarian Peter Caggiano honored with City of Benicia proclamation

December 11, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor Over the past decade, the Solano County Board of Supervisors has featured a centenarian celebration among Solano residents. This year, one distinguished Benician, Peter Caggiano was honored along with 53 others, as he turns 100 on Dec. 26. “Through Norma at the Benicia Senior Center, we’ve become friends,” said Supervisor Monica Brown. […]

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Vallejo Choral Society Artistic Director Derek Tam strives to incorporate history, diversity

December 4, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor The Vallejo Choral Society (VCS) is now in its 102nd season, and continues to unite a diverse group of performers working toward a common goal of entertaining and keeping the arts alive. VCS is the oldest community choir in the state. Artistic Director Derek Tam is finishing his first full year with […]

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SUBA Manufacturing, Inc. closes doors after over a half century in Benicia

December 2, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor (This article was originally published in the Nov. 24 print edition of the Herald) The name SUBA has become synonymous with the City of Benicia. After 53 years of doing business at the Port of Benicia, the countertop manufacturer has officially closed its doors. Jack Bell, owner of SUBA Manufacturing, Inc., bought […]

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Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s ‘Born Yesterday’ a smash hit as community theater thrives in Benicia

November 20, 2019 by Editor Leave a Comment

Galen Kusic, Editor There aren’t enough words to describe how incredibly perfect the final show of Benicia Old Town Theatre Group’s (BOTTG) “Born Yesterday” was executed on Sunday, Nov. 10. Director Carlene Collier Coury, the production staff and the cast all did a tremendous job producing Garson Kanin’s 1946 Broadway play, which was adapted for […]

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