Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Ackerman Resigns As Police Chief (May 13, 1943) Chief of Police J.E. Ackerman has resigned as chief of police, effective as of May 15. His letter of resignation was sent to Councilman Paul S. Wetmore, who presented it at a special meeting of the city trustees on Monday […]
Council approves Fitzgerald Field renovations, discusses water rates
Fitzgerald Field took one more step to receiving much-needed updates at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The council approved renovations that would retain the current designs for the historic stadium with a smaller environmental footprint and includes seating for approximately 175. The total cost of this recommendation– including design, construction and contingency– is $1,153,500. The city […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of May 6, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Record Crowd Will Attend Victory Dinner Wednesday (May 6, 1943) The Victory Dinner scheduled for next Wednesday evening, May 12 at Spenger’s Fish Grotto promises to fulfill and exceed all expectations for the sale of bonds, the primary reason for the dinner. Already a large number of tickets […]
EDB chair announces second bid for council seat
Election 2018 Staff Report The race for the Benicia City Council is underway. Shortly after the end of the 2016 election, Christina Strawbridge became the first candidate to declare her candidacy in the 2018 race. On Friday, Economic Development Chair Lionel Largaespada became the second. “It’s time for new ideas and new leaders with the […]
Fitzgerald Field, water updates on council agenda
The fate of updates to Fitzgerald Field may lie with the Benicia City Council at its Tuesday meeting. Since early 2017, the city has implemented plans to renovate the historic ballpark. These renovations would include the removal and replacement of the existing bleachers and restroom, and update structures for soil conditions, seismic requirements and Federal […]
Council proceeds with Priority-Based Budgeting
Only one agenda item dominated agenda for Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and it was a topic that has been discussed at many city meetings lately: Priority-Based Budgeting (PBB). The council spent the meeting discussing and debating the specifics of what exactly would be in the PBB, adding or eliminating words to clarify the text. A […]
Council approves ban on alcohol in parks sans permit
The Benicia City Council voted to approve adding an amendment to Benicia Municipal Code title 12, prohibiting the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in parks without a permit, at its Tuesday meeting. After several complaints of alcohol-related rudeness in parks, the Benicia Police Department submitted the amendment change to the Parks, Recreation & Cemetery […]
Alcohol in parks, water rates on council agenda
The Benicia City Council is poised to make a potential decision at its Tuesday meeting on whether alcohol should be allowed in Benicia parks without permits. The Benicia Police Department is asking the council to pass an amendment to Title 12 of the Benicia Municipal Code. The amendment is intended to remove the allowance of […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of April 11, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Doris Azevedo Sings on Amateur Broadcast (April 15, 1943) Miss Doris Azevedo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Azevedo and local high school girl, sang over KFRC last Saturday night on the Budda Amateur Hour. She hopes to receive enough votes that will give her a place on […]
Budget, Measure C funding approved by council
Money was the throughline theme of the City Council meeting Tuesday as the council took action on the fiscal budget and Measure C. The council adopted the biennial budget for the fiscal year of 2017-19 on June 27. In December, staff presented council revenue and expenditure adjustments to the budget for the fiscal year of […]