A car flipped over on the side of Interstate 780 Wednesday. Benicia Firefighters received a call at 8:14 a.m. that a car traveling east down Highway 780 had lost control and exited the freeway, flipping over one time. The car landed 50 yards south of the highway near the Benicia State Recreation Area. Firefighters rushed […]
Benicia Fire Department sends aid to So. Cal as fires rage
The fires ravaging Southern California have created images that many would describe as “apocalyptic.” So far, these fires have destroyed 96,000 acres in Ventura County and causes 100,000 people to be evacuated. During this time of overwhelming adversity, Benicia has sent firefighters to help the region in their hour of need. Five firefighters from Benicia […]
Here comes Santa Claus
You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout and here’s why: Santa Claus is coming to town. That’s right, Santa comes to Benicia a little early on Saturday, Dec. 9 to visit with all the little girls and boys. First, he will be present for Benicia Main Street’s annual Christmas Parade […]
Wine Country fires affect Benicia events
Smoke from the Northern California fires has canceled and postponed two weekend events in Benicia. The Benicia Historical Museum’s “I Dig Benicia” event and the Benicia Fire Department’s open house, both originally slated for Saturday, will no longer be taking place on their scheduled dates. Both the Benicia Museum and Fire Department have cited poor […]
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Fire chief takes new position in Coronado
Staff Report Benicia Fire Chief Jim Lydon was tapped as the new fire chief of Coronado in San Diego County on Wednesday. Lydon will take over the position next month. Lydon was sworn in as fire chief in 2013, succeeding Steve Vucurevich after he retired that year. Prior to that, Lydon had spent 32 years […]
Fire Department debuts new engine
Benicians might take notice of Fire Station 11’s new fire engine when it flies down the street during an emergency. The Benicia Fire Department debuted its new engine at a ceremony Thursday. Members of the Benicia City Council, Benicia Police Department and the public along with the whole Fire Department were at the event. Fire […]
Fire Department saves kayakers
A crew of Benicia firefighters worked to save two kayakers Tuesday. The Benicia Fire Department received a call at 11:10 a.m. that two adult male kayakers– whose names were not given– were in need of rescuing near the First Street Pier. The kayakers were paddling along the Carquinez Strait when strong winds and surging tides […]
Fire Department assists Coast Guard in rescue
It was a team effort that helped save a man and his dog stuck in the Benicia bay. On Tuesday, U.S. Coast Guard officials heard a man had overturned his kayak near the Carquinez Strait close to the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. The Coast Guard investigated the situation. With the assistance of helicopters, the Coast Guard found […]