Donnell Rubay, a Benicia author, historian, educator and one-time mayoral candidate, died Thursday night. “Benicia has lost a fabulous historian,” fellow Benicia writer Kathryn Reiss said. “Her meticulously researched biographies and historical fiction for children and young adults entertained and educated a generation of readers. A light has gone out in Benicia.” A resident […]
Presentation on 1850s vigilante movement to be held at Capitol
An upcoming presentation sponsored by the Benicia State Parks Association (BSPA) will bring attendees back to a time of looting, murder and gang activity and the people who took it upon themselves to stop it all. That period is the 1840s and 1850s and will be the subject of Sunday’s presentation “Vigilante Movement in 1850s […]
Grant recipients to deliver quarterly updates at Arts & Culture Commission meeting
Five local nonprofit organizations that have received grant funding through the city will deliver quarterly updates at Thursday’s Arts & Culture Commission (ACC) meeting. Arts Benicia, the Benicia State Parks Association, Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, Benicia Literary Arts and VOENA are five of the local groups that have received funding through the city, with […]
Photo: Historic house, new paint
Benicia to celebrate 170 years with celebration at State Capitol
Benicia is nearing 170 years old, but the city still has the energy to throw a good party. May 19 will mark 170 years since Robert Semple and Thomas O. Larkin purchased land from General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo to found the city of Benicia. On Sunday, the Benicia State Capitol— in conjunction with the Benicia […]
Earth Day restoration to return to recreation area for 19th year
Saturday is Earth Day, and those interested in beautifying the planet can do their part by helping restore California’s state parks. The California State Parks Foundation will be hosting its 19th annual Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup event at several parks throughout California, which in the past has drawn more than 80,000 volunteers to help […]