Tree troubles I am writing regarding the eucalyptus tree at 458 East L St. in Benicia which is next door to my house. I feel fear, concern and anguish about this hazardous tree. I have just paid my gardeners for the third time this spring to scoop up the leaves and debris that fall in […]
Letters: Too soon to vote on merger
Too soon to vote on merger I am writing to express my support for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU 1021) and its representation of the Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) employees. As a member of the ABAG Regional Planning Committee, I am informed about a proposal to merge the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) […]
Letters: Where does the city go from here?
Where do we go from here? It does appear this fine little town is approaching a critical time. There are financial and service issues at the top of the list, but guess what? We are still not taking any immediate action to resolve those very critical issue. Yes, the Amports fees and the giveaway of […]
Letters: Taking action for planet Earth
Taking action for Planet Earth Life as we know it on planet Earth is in peril because warming oceans and acidification are killing coral reefs and altering the web of life in all oceans, plants and animals are going extinct, global ice is melting and droughts, flooding and wildfires are increasing as a result of […]
Letters: Congratulations, Carquinez Village
Congratulations, Carquinez Village For more than two years, Benicia residents Lois Requist and Judie Donaldson have spent countless hours working with the community and local organizations – recruiting members and volunteers along the way – to bring the vision and mission of Carquinez Village to fruition. The launch of Carquinez Village, which took place on […]
Letters: Concern for residents?
Where are the concerns for residents? It appears the City Council led by Mayor Patterson, is not concerned about the upcoming budget crisis. It is about time that the residents take notice of this. It seems the city will be able to get around the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 budgets, but then the real issues will […]
Letters: Cannabis, supervisor’s office hours and more
Call it cannabis Nearly two-thirds of Benicia voters indicated approval of Prop. 64 regarding adult use of cannabis. The last time Benicia voters were asked to consider cannabis legalization, by Proposition 19 of 2010, it was narrowly approved here despite failing at state and county levels. In my opinion, the greater Benicia community has demonstrated […]
Letters: BERT and BAAQMD
A highly useful class I would like to thank the Benicia Fire Department for the excellent BERT (Benicia Emergency Response Team) training they provided, free of charge, to interested members of our community. I was part of Class No. 31, and for six weeks attended a three-hour class each Monday night. This past Saturday, March […]
Letters: Matt’s inspiring reflections
Matt’s inspiring reflections What a relief to turn to the editorial page of the Benicia Herald on Friday, March 24 to find the wonderful column by Matt Talbot. I enjoyed Mr. Talbot’s reflections and insights so much, particularly his commentary about the child’s birthday party at the rest home and his nostalgic return to his […]
Letters: Freedom of the press
Freedom of the press This is in response to Denise Millazzo’ March 21 letter. I believe in freedom of the press. Your right to that has been upheld, and that will continue. It is also my right, which I do hope you also will respect. My letters are fact-driven and in a straightforward style. I […]