CAC says thanks On Wednesday, April 25, the Benicia Community Action Council held its 9th annual fashion show benefiting the Senior Meal program. The theme this year was “The Greatest Show on Earth,” and the Master of Ceremonies– Christina Strawbridge– once again outdid herself to make it one of the best. Along with Fashion Show […]
Letter: Benicia ISO would enhance public health and safety
Benicia ISO would enhance public health and safety In his April 22 letter, Roger Straw cited a March 2018 report form the Solano County Department of Health which shows that Benicia’s rate of emergency room and hospital admissions related to asthma is much higher in comparison to statewide numbers. I wonder if anything in Benicia’s […]
Letter: Asthma in Benicia
Asthma: Benicia deserves better In her letter of March 6, Constance Beutel wrote, “Benicia deserves better health and safety protection from potentially dangerous industrial mishaps and toxic emissions.” She went on to describe the actual experience of many in our community who suffer from asthma, relating their suffering to the huge amount – 3 million […]
Letter: Why Thompson voted against the bill
Why Thompson voted against the bill I looked up that bill that Green Party congressional candidate Jason Kishineff claimed our Congressman Mike Thompson should not have voted against. It’s hard to believe that someone who claims to be paying attention to matters concerning the environment would be so out of touch with the work of […]
Letter: Thank you for supporting Matthew Turner Elementary
Thank you for supporting Matthew Turner Elementary On behalf of the Matthew Turner Elementary Parent Teacher Association, I would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s auction and dinner fundraiser on April 14 at the historic Benicia Clock Tower. The event was a great success with the proceeds going to fund school events, […]
Letter: Politics on cannabis are changing
Politics on cannabis are changing The steady unraveling of cannabis prohibition across the nation recently saw two prominent GOP members in the spotlight. Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner received an assurance from President Trump that the Department of Justice will not meddle in the affairs of cannabis legal states. The DOJ was not funded to prosecute […]
Letters: Thank you note and Thompson’s offshore oil drilling vote
Solano County Friends of Animals says thanks All of the volunteers who are dedicated to the animal rescue and adoption efforts of SCFOA want to thank every donor who has sent money to our organization during our ongoing “Give A Buck” campaign. We write personal thank you notes to each donor for whom we have […]
Letter: Difficulties in campaigning
Difficulties in campaigning I am a congressional candidate, one of four people on the ballot. It is very difficult to get your voice heard when you are an anti-establishment candidate running against a very establishment incumbent. A few papers have been very kind about printing a few letters and my press releases. I appreciate it. […]
Letter: No candidate debates
No candidate debates In response to the letter to the editor about wanting the League of Women Voters Benicia to host a debate: The League of Women Voters Benicia is a nonpartisan, political organization of women and men whose primary purpose is to increase civic engagement by providing information to the voting public, and encouraging […]
Letters: March for Our Lives and Arbor Day
‘March for Our Lives’ I was proud to join the many Benicians who participated in last weekend’s “March for our Lives,” and I was grateful to the young people who organized it. Their intelligent and moving speeches gave me hope that we might finally see some progress on sensible gun legislation. Please don’t stop now. […]