Delightful Semple event for a good cause Regarding the Jan. 30 article on Robert Semple Elementary, I attended the school’s second annual Teacher Lip Sync Battle on Thursday, Feb. 1. The event was a delight. A shout-out is needed to the teachers and other staff members who participated in the program. As a retired teacher […]
Letter: A financial revolt is coming
A financial revolt is coming This is not fiction. This is what this very fine city is facing. I do not ask the residents/voters to believe me. Vice Mayor Young posted an article about this issue on “Benicia Happenings.” Sorry, posting is not the answer. Action is. It is all about the underfunded CalPERS retiree […]
Letter: High school diplomas for war veterans
High school diplomas for war veterans According to the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers, 17 percent of World War II veterans, 11 percent of Korean War veterans, and 5 percent of Vietnam War veterans do not have a high school diploma. The Solano County Office of Education is proud to participate in “Operation […]
Letters: Cannabis and cannabis
Disregard for community Although I am disappointed in the turnout of Benicia City Council’s second cannabis vote in December, I am far more disappointed in the fact that three of our councilmembers clearly have little regard for the members of the community they are to represent. They have their own agenda and no interest in […]
Letter: Reasonable approach to marijuana retail
Reasonable approach to marijuana retail An all-cash business dealing in a potentially intoxicating substance such as liquor or marijuana should do business fully in the public eye – not in some shadowy corner. The ideal location has lots of traffic, police patrols, good parking and bright lighting at night. This is best for both public […]
Letters: ISO and cannabis
Real-time air monitoring needed According to a May 23 KQED article regarding the May 5 Valero Benicia Refinery incident: “The refinery should be held to higher safety standards, the same standards that the four refineries in Contra Costa are held to,” Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia said. The number of serious refinery accidents in Contra […]
Letter: Following Benicia’s example
Following Benicia’s example The city of Benicia has been an inspiration to the city of Vallejo. Just last month, the Vallejo City Council voted to place a measure on their November ballot that would ask residents if Vallejo should allow “A” license cannabis activity (adult use) at their eleven “M” license (medicinal) dispensaries. Now they […]
Letters: BHS meetings, Clocktower fence, Art & Culture Commission and more
Missed opportunity in BHS meetings It is commendable that Andrew Kelly is a senior at Benicia High School and cares enough about the future curriculum planning to attend the recent school informational meetings on proposals for new graduation requirements. He and a group of students actually attended twice – in the a.m. only to find […]
Letter: A ‘Biz’ Benicia can’t afford
A ‘Biz’ Benicia can’t afford I recently read in the Herald that Carter’s Biz Cafés was losing its lease. Then there were subsequent letters to the editor expressing opinions that we should not loose this “valuable” resource to our community. I do not believe Benicia can afford this “Biz.” A brief history: The city expended […]
Letter: Vallejo deserves answers
Vallejo deserves answers The proposed Orcem cement factory in Vallejo has generated a significant amount of controversy and opposition from the residents. In spite of overwhelming community opposition, the Orcem 4 Councilmembers– Jess Malgapo, Rozzana Verder-Aliga, Pippin Dew-Costa and Hermie Sunga– have continually supported and voted to continue this project.* What many people may not […]