The legacy of Obamacare For the true legacy of the affordable care act, go to the U.S. Department of Health/Longevity and see the results for yourself. Life expectancy did not increase in 2013 or 2014 and actually decreased in 2015. Every year since World War II, lifespans have_increased. This is what the billions in new […]
Letters: Emergency plans are important
Emergency plans are important With more wet weather on its way, Pacific Gas & Electric reminds all customers in Benicia to have a plan if an emergency strikes. This includes an emergency kit, a way to communicate with family members and other proactive steps to be prepared. Just as PG&E has a plan for potential […]
Letters: Supervisor thanks Benicia
Thank you, Benicia I wanted to thank the residents of Benicia who came to speak with me at my office hours on Monday, Feb. 6. It was such a joy to meet with the people of Benicia. I will be holding monthly office hours the first Monday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. […]
Letters: Good community relations
Good community relations Reading Super Bowl Sunday’s Benicia Herald, I was stunned. Why? Mayor Patterson’s 2016 Year in Review comment about Valero. I thought it was a threat. She said, “I look forward to the promise of the good community relations–mentioned by Valero in its announcement– now that we can put this project (crude by […]
Letters: Industrial Park and the General Plan
City should finance Industrial Park broadband update On Jan. 24, the Benicia City Council received an update on the outstanding broadband services project for the Benicia Industrial Park, with Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani presenting three options: 1. The city of Benicia will self-finance the project, at a cost of $3 to $5 million; 2. […]
Letters: Measure C, sanctuary cities and more
Measure C priorities I was so delighted to see all the politico folks taking a bow over the nice railing. Do you think it is possible they could be as happy standing next to one of our ever growing potholes around town? I am getting to feel a bit like Nascar driver in order to […]
Letters: Patterson is moving us forward
In a recent letter to the editor, Bob Livesay asked when Mayor Patterson is going to do something for Benicia, and questioned where the mayor’s focus is these days, and why isn’t it on Benicia? Well, I’ll let those of you who have been through the mayor’s first two terms to answer for yourselves whether […]
Letters: Two views on local/national politics
No place for street politics It is very evident to me that the Benicia voters were sold a false campaign issue. This last city election was all about crude by rail and anti-fossil fuel. That is over, and our good neighbor Valero did not sue the city. Now it is time to get down to […]
Letters: AAUW says thanks
AAUW says thanks On behalf of the Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women, I wish to thank the businesses that donated gift certificates, supplies, services, and other raffle items to help make our Jan. 21 fundraiser a great success. As a result of their generosity, as well as donations from several AAUW […]
Letters: Benicia Main Street events and mayor’s agenda
Benicia Main Street events in coming weeks Since 1987, Benicia has had the distinction of being one of a handful of certified Main Street Programs in California. In a community blessed with so much history, our Main Street has iconic status, literally, as the Seal of Benicia bears the image of our State Capitol (1853-54) […]