Invitation to BBQ I would like to invite everyone to the United Democrats’ of Southern Solano County annual BBQ. It will take place at at the Vallejo Community Center (225 Amador St.) from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 10. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/udemsbbq or by sending a […]
Letters: Sister Cities thanks
Sister Cities thanks On July 2, eight members of the Tula-Benicia Sister Cities Association came to Benicia for their Bi-Annual Visit. This year, most had never been to Benicia before. They spent time getting acquainted with Benicia, seeing the Benicia Historical Museum, the State Capital and the Fisher Hanlon House, going to Recology in San […]
Letters: The retail cannabis issue
The retail cannabis issue Just where is retail storefront cannabis sales headed for? Is it going to be medical only, medical and recreation, all products for both recreational and medical? There are many issues that must be resolved: site issues, distance issues, types of products, outdoor versus indoor growing, Industrial Park retail, Industrial Park distribution/manufacturing, […]
Letters: Thanks for response
Thanks for response I thank Rose Utterback for paying attention to the importance of my July 20 letter “Taking Mississippi’s lead,” printed here. I wish her and all others justice and peace. C.J. Fitzsimmons, Benicia Do you have opinions based on Benicia Herald articles or issues or events happening around town? Send your letters to […]
Letters: Preserving our history
Preserving our history In response to C.J. Fitzsimmons’ letter, it is sad that we are losing all our historical monuments just because this generation doesn’t like what they stand for. How can we remember the history of our country without monuments to remind us of good or bad decisions made by previous generations? People have […]
Letters: Thanking a business, and the flag on The Union Hotel
Taking Mississippi’s lead I recently read in the Wall Street Journal an article by Melissa Korn about how the University of Mississippi will rename Vardaman Hall, its administrative building. For those who do not know, James K. Vardaman was a former Mississippi governor and U.S. Senator who once said “If it is necessary, every negro […]
Letters: An important proposal
An important proposal While members of the Republican majority are competing to see who can make the deepest cuts, there is a budget proposal before Congress that would boost the economy for all of us while cutting the number of people in poverty in half. It’s The People’s Budget, proposed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus. […]
Letters: More police supervision needed at events
More police supervision at events I would like to thank our police force for responding quickly and efficiently to a shooting incident that happened in our neighborhood a month ago. With that said, I would like to request that our celebration gatherings at our parks would be better supervised by our police. This last 4th […]
Letters: Keep local control of cell towers
Keep local control of cell towers A bill taking away the ability of the city of Benicia–and all California cities– to regulate and approve the placement of cell phone antennas and related equipment is on a fast track towards approval in Sacramento. Senate Bill 649 would remove the power of cities to control where the […]
Letters: Why we have mixed-use zoning
Why we have mixed-use zoning I very much enjoyed reading Ken Vail’s June 30 letter to the editor. And welcome to Benicia, Ken. Ken’s comment that “the restaurants and bars would probably have increased business if loud music at outdoor venues could go into the night” raises some thoughts though. This comment, together with Mr. […]