Lionel Largaespada, a candidate for Benicia City Council, will be at The Loft Wine Bar and Restaurant this evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a meet and greet event. Benicia residents are invited to attend and ask questions of the candidate while supporting a local downtown business. The event will be hosted by […]
Council votes to move funds at Tuesday meeting
At its regular meeting Tuesday, Benicia City Council heard reports on greenhouse gas emissions, Net Energy Metering income, and Benicia’s urban water management plan. In addition, the council approved a motion to arbitrarily increase the agendized annual contract award of $100,000 to Benicia Main Street (BMS), opting to increase the proposed contract amount to $110,000 […]
Local author, former Councilmember pens history of San Pablo
Former Benicia City Councilmember Dan Smith will be at Bookshop Benicia on Sunday, June 19 to sign copies of his new book, “Stepping Stones: the Story of San Pablo, Last Small Town in the Bay,” published by the San Pablo Historical Society. A book release and signing will also be held at the Blume House […]
Open letter to the City Council: Support CBR
TO BENICIA CITY COUNCIL AND BENICIA PLANNING COMMISSION, RE: THE VALERO CRUDE-BY-RAIL PROJECT: Ladies and gentlemen, This letter is written in support of the proposed Valero Refinery crude by rail (CBR) project. I have a unique perspective on the issue, for two reasons: • I am a board-certified occupational and environmental medicine physician. Having researched, […]
Council to consider drought response
❒ Staff recommends voluntary 20% reduction in water consumption Benicia City Council will hear staff recommend a citywide 20-percent voluntary reduction in water consumption Tuesday when interim Public Works Director Steve Salomon describes the effects of California’s drought on the city’s water supplies, and briefs the Council on options for addressing those impacts. Recent rains […]