– Book release and signing for Fight To The Finish by bestselling author Ron J. Jackson, Jr. will be Saturday, June 1 at Benicia’s historic Union Hotel AT 401 1st Street from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. BENICIA – One hundred and thirty years ago San Francisco rivals “Gentleman” Jim Corbett and Joe Choynski waged […]
Benicia High School Advanced Dance Show, “Slumber Party” set for three performances
Galen Kusic, Editor This year’s annual Benicia High School Advanced Dance Show, titled “Slumber Party,” is scheduled for three shows on May 30, 31 and June 1 at the Hayley Horn Auditorium on campus. This event is not only a great medium for students to showcase their dancing skills, but it also helps provide funding […]
A “Capitol” celebration of Joel Fallon, Benicia’s first Poet Laureate with launch of ‘The Book of Joel’
BENICIA – Benicia Literary Arts announces its latest publication, The Book of Joel, selected poems by Benicia’s first Poet Laureate, Joel Fallon, as compiled by former Poet Laureate Don Peery. We cordially invite the public to this free book-launch event at the Benicia State Capitol Building, 115 West G Street, Benicia, from 5 to 6:30 […]
Celebrate the Pony Express at the Benicia Capitol, April 14
BENICIA — Next year will mark the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Pony Express on April 3 of 1860. To commemorate this important occasion, the Benicia State Parks Association is sponsoring an historic lecture and presentation at the Benicia State Capitol on Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (please note […]
Families and community members gather to volunteer at Benicia State Recreation Area on Earth Day
California State Parks Foundation will celebrate Earth Day 2019 by hosting service projects to get local residents in touch with park needs, increase awareness of issues like climate change BENICIA — California State Parks Foundation and Benicia State Recreation Area team up to celebrate Earth Day by hosting service projects for local residents, families, […]
Vallejo Symphony to perform with ACHS Chamber Choir this weekend
Galen Kusic, Editor The Vallejo Symphony is hosting its Concert III-Profound on March 30 and March 31 at the Empress Theatre in Vallejo. The Symphony and conductor Marc Taddei will be performing Beethoven, Leonore Overture No. 3, Sibelius, Symphony No. 7 and Faure, Requiem. This is a special concert that will feature soloists Shawnette Sulker, […]
Cal Maritime students protest potential removal of murals from training ship
Galen Kusic, Editor California State University Maritime Academy has a long history, especially aboard the institution’s training vessel, the Training Ship Golden Bear. Students take voyages on the training vessel around the world each summer, gaining valuable sailing experience to prepare for life as a maritime professional. To commemorate many of these voyages, murals have […]
Benicia Community Action Council: A one stop shop to help those in need
Galen Kusic, Editor The Benicia Community Action Council continues to positively impact lives by helping those in need. “You know we’re busy,” said Executive Director Viola Robertson, who has run the non-profit since 1980. “It’s like a one-stop shop.” The CAC features a beautiful commercial kitchen downstairs, where fresh meals are cooked five times a […]
Benicia Middle School Innovative Grants Fundraiser, “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” March 15
BENICIA — The Benicia Middle School PTSA is working hard to expand outlets for students to learn and experience new avenues of education through the “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” event on March 15. In true St. Patrick’s Day style, the “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” event will feature Irish-themed food, specialty-crafted brews and drinks (sponsored by Benicia Brüehol), […]
Visit Benicia Photo Contest winners announced
Galen Kusic, Editor This year’s Visit Benicia Photo Contest ran all of 2018, as photographers of all backgrounds and experience levels were encouraged to enter their striking digital images, showcasing the Benicia experience. During the last photo contest in 2016, there were a total of 177 entries. In the 2018 contest, the entries nearly doubled […]