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Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of July 1, 1943, 1968 and 1993

June 28, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Observation Post Changes Command (July 1, 1943) After two years, A.W. Stapleton, who was appointed chief observer by the Fourth Fighter Command Aircraft Warning Service, has resigned that office and recommended that Mrs. Ivy Nance be appointed to succeed him. In summing up two years, Stapleton stated that […]

Filed Under: Features, History Tagged With: 1943, 1968, 1993, A.W. Stapleton, Arsenal, Benicia, Humble Oil, Ivy Nance, Mare Island, Throwback Thursday, Vallejo

Letter: Reasonable approach to marijuana retail

February 2, 2018 by Editor Leave a Comment

Reasonable approach to marijuana retail An all-cash business dealing in a potentially intoxicating substance such as liquor or marijuana should do business fully in the public eye – not in some shadowy corner. The ideal location has lots of traffic, police patrols, good parking and bright lighting at night. This is best for both public […]

Filed Under: Features, Letters, Opinion Tagged With: Arsenal, Benicia, cannabis, Industrial Park, letters, opinion

Arsenal artists’ holiday Open Studios tradition continues

November 28, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

In the mid-’90s, Arts Benicia began hosting Open Studios, in which artists open the doors of their studios to showcase the creative environments they work in. The event was such a success that it became an annual occurrence each May, drawing 4,000 visitors each year, many from outside Benicia. However, Benicia being the art haven […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News, The Arts, Visual Arts Tagged With: Arsenal, art, Benicia, Mike Kendall, Open Studios

Charles P. Stone: The unsung hero and patriot who founded the Benicia Arsenal

August 4, 2017 by Editor Leave a Comment

By Reg Page Special to the Herald As the Herald reported, the city of Benicia celebrated its 170th birthday on May 19 of this year. In an earlier article published in the Herald, I wrote that the city might not have been established at all were it not for fortuitous timing and the efforts of […]

Filed Under: Features, History and Tourism, Spotlight Tagged With: Abraham Lincoln, Arsenal, Benicia, Charles Pomeroy Stone

HPRC to consider supporting designation of Arsenal as ‘cultural district’ at Thursday’s meeting

March 21, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

The Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) will consider supporting a request from the Arts and Culture Commission for the Arsenal to be designated as a cultural district by the California Arts Council. If approved, the request could go before the Benicia City Council as soon as its March 28 meeting. In a staff report, Community […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News Tagged With: Arsenal, Arts and Culture Commission, Benicia, Historic Preservation Review Commission

Benicia Historical Museum to unveil new permanent Arsenal exhibit Sunday

November 11, 2016 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

  Long before Southampton…long before the Industrial Park…even long before First Street, Benicia’s permanent development consisted primarily of the Arsenal, a U.S. military reservation which operated from 1851 to 1964. A lot happened in Benicia and the world during that time, and the Benicia Historical Museum has condensed more than a century of history into […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, History and Tourism, News Tagged With: Arsenal, Benicia, Benicia Historical Museum, Benicia history, history

Historical Society invites community to reflect on mid-20th century Benicia life

November 3, 2016 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

As long-time Benicians know, the Benicia of today is not like the Benicia of yesteryear. The population had 20,000 fewer residents, the Arsenal was the largest employer in the city, the Industrial Park did not exist, the area now known as Southampton was undeveloped, there was no bridge to Martinez for cars and Benicia High […]

Filed Under: All Topics, Features, Front Page, News Tagged With: Arsenal, Benicia, Benicia Historical Society, Benicia history, Benicia Public Library, Bonnie Silveria

Council hears Arsenal update, funding recommendations

October 21, 2016 by Elizabeth Warnimont 7 Comments

At its regular meeting Tuesday, the city council heard updates on the city’s new emergency notification system named Alert Benicia, the Busines Resource Incentive Program, and Measure C spending; and recommendations for a street improvement plan, among other items. Arsenal update City Attorney Heather McLaughlin reported that while no progress has been made on the […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, News Tagged With: Alert Benicia, Arsenal, Benicia, Benicia City Council, Measure C, streets

Benicia writer to host launch party for new book about Stephen Vincent Benet

September 14, 2016 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

Benicia writer Donnell Rubay, who previously had written books about Jack London and John Muir, is about to release her newest biography about writer Stephen Vincent Benet, titled “With a Dream So Proud: The Life of Stephen Vincent Benet.” The launch party will take place at Carter’s Biz Cafes at the Commanding Officer’s Quarters, the […]

Filed Under: All Topics, Features, Front Page Tagged With: Arsenal, Benicia, Carter's Biz Cafés, Commanding Officer's Quarters, Donnell Rubay, Stephen Vincent Benet

Benicia couple to celebrate 60th anniversary, 65 years in Benicia

August 30, 2016 by Elizabeth Warnimont 1 Comment

Gordon and Donna Bennett of Benicia will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in Benicia Saturday at the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall on First Street – if it will hold them and all of their expected guests, that is. The last time they celebrated here, Mr. Gordon says, they filled the hall to its capacity of […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page Tagged With: 60th wedding anniversary, Arsenal, Benicia, Donna Bennett, Gordon Bennett, highland school

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