Phillips 66 terminal: Not worth the risk I am writing to thank Larnie Fox for his letter and report on the recent BAAQMD meeting regarding the Phillips 66 permit to expand their marine terminal. Expanding the terminal to permit additional tankers loaded with Canadian tar sands crude would be a recipe for disaster. Environmental and […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Paying it Forward
Paying it Forward Went out to see a customer this morning, from what she explained on the phone, maybe I could do her work, or maybe I shouldn’t. Turned out I referred her to two new sources, both younger than me, that will do her work just fine. We talked for the next hour on […]
Dennis Lowry: Benicia should not adhere to Proposition 64
Benicia is and has been recognized over the decades as one of the best places to live and grow your family. We moved to this wonderful city in 1986 because of the great schools, the warm friendly people and the ambiance of its small town feel. Over time, Benicia has worked to embrace that image […]
Letters: Oppose Phillips 66 marine terminal permit
Oppose Phillips 66 marine terminal permit On Monday, I attended a Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) presentation on Phillips 66’s plan to expand their marine terminal. It was sponsored by Solano County Supervisor, Monica Brown, and held in Benicia’s City Hall. Five or six BAAQMD staff members were present, as were many members […]
Letters: A successful Waterfront Festival
A successful Waterfront Festival Benicia Main Street would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped out with our annual Benicia Waterfront Festival, which took place Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. Rotary Club of Benicia handled the very busy beer booth, Soroptimist International of Benicia oversaw pouring at the wine booth, Coldwell […]
Bruce Robinson: Straining the swamp
“Draining the swamp” has become the slogan du jour for just about anybody who wants to fix what’s been happening in our nation’s capital. It’s a catchy metaphor, but taken literally such a swamp-draining would not only be prohibitively costly to the taxpayer but would eliminate virtually every bureaucrat in the federal government. If we […]
Letters: Invitation to BBQ
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 […]
Dennis Lowry: Further research needed on cannabis in Benicia
This is written to provide some input on the question of marijuana. I want to preface my comments with the fact that my granddaughter is a cancer survivor at the tender age of 15. Her treatment involved significant levels of chemotherapy and radiation. There were ongoing complications, including severe nausea. The treatment was a liquid […]
Review: Waterfront Festival attendees enjoy pleasant evening
Drink deeply. The sun is warm on your skin, and the breeze is rolling in from the water nearby. Your drink–whether it be a nice tea or beer– is nice and cold. You are eating some delicious food from a vendor close by, and there are some nice dessert stands you are eyeing.The air is […]
What Do You Think?: Benicians’ opinions on national issues, trustworthy news sources
With what can only be described as a chaotic, unprecedented period of political unrest gripping the country currently one cannot help but keep up with current events. News of the latest bombshell stories permeates into our daily lives, whether or not we want it to do so, and always gains access to our perception through […]