By Lois Requist Script, still pictures, and video—we were ready when the team of students from Benicia High School met us. We talked about what we had prepared and how the process would work. A member of the Human Services Commission was there to make sure everything went well. The product, a video about Carquinez […]
The A Cappella Handyman: A Little Good News
Last Friday I received a call from the Benicia Herald’s office on First Street that “a piece of U.S. Mail had arrived” for me c/o the Herald, and I could pick it up at my convenience. Hot Damn! What could it be? An offer to be published somewhere or with a second paper? A syndication? […]
Dennis Lund: Potential Trump trip to Korea drives Maddow crazy
Last week it was announced that President Trump had accepted an invitation from North Korea’s Kim Jong-un to meet in the near future. When one considers the threat posed by the North Korean despot, the opportunity to diffuse that threat has to be taken. That is one attribute of a leader: Charting previously uncharted courses […]
Mrs. B’s Blather: What might you want to know about our Vallejo DMV, the written exam and the real ID?
Five years ago, I took my written exam. I remembered a test that required reading the driver’s handbook, a long line at the DMV if one did not have an appointment, a paper test and an eye examination. Thinking of that experience was very vivid. Five years seemed just a moment ago. I couldn’t believe […]
Benicia Letters Once More: He Sold the Motorcycle
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Bruce Robinson: How to stop school shooters
Ever since the Parkland school shooting on Valentine’s Day, media pundits and politicians of all stripes have spewed forth an avalanche of disparate explanations for and radical solutions to this most recent manifestation of what CNN has listed as the 34 “deadliest mass shootings in United States history since 1949.” The explanations have ranged from […]
A Different Drummer: Looking back at gainful employment
I’ve had 17 jobs in my life. Being retired, I think back on them to help me feel more comfortable now about having my feet up, watching the rain on a Tuesday morning, with music. I’ve worked since I was a small boy, though I’m not counting those early unofficial jobs. Maybe I should. I […]
Words of the Benicia Historical Society: The First Steamer
Benicia Historical Society The Benicia Historical Society was founded in 1973. Our mission is to bring together people interested in the history of Benicia and California. The Society works to preserve the history and heritage of our city for future generations. Our goal is to enhance historic Benicia through education, communication and community involvement. […]
Voice of the Village: What I didn’t know about Islam
By Judie Donaldson What can you tell me about Islam? I thought that I had a little understanding through reading, but I just learned that most of what I “knew” was wrong! Fortunately, thanks to Carquinez Village, I’m better informed today. Every month, Carquinez Village hosts an educational field trip, and last month it consisted […]
Cannabis: ‘The Smell’
Seasoned Benicia residents may remember “Creature Features” with Bob Wilkins as a Saturday night TV staple for those interested in classic horror films. These days, I am following the antics of “Svengoolie” on Saturday nights, featuring the usual platter of sometimes really bad early horror genre. A lot of works were simple two word titles […]