Filled with selfies, emojis and hashtags galore, the Benicia Police Department have been showing a different side of themselves lately. This new side of the police the community has been seeing might be because the Benicia Police Department launched a new Instagram account on June 9. Irma Widjojo, the management analyst for the Benicia Police […]
Benicia World War II veteran Harold Bray turns 90
Harold Bray, a Benicia resident and World War II veteran known for being one of more than 300 people to survive the sinking of a Naval cruiser, is celebrating his 90th birthday today. In 1944, Ironwood, Mich. native Bray enlisted in the Navy as a senior in high school. He began attending boot camp in […]
Benicia Letters Once More: That Song
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Kennedy Music Studio student concert returns with free Father’s Day show
For those seeking something to do with their dads this Father’s Day following the breakfast and gifts, Kennedy Music Studio will be hosting its annual student concert at the Benicia Public Library. After all, music is one thing that brings families closer together. Kennedy Music Studio will be hosting its 11th annual student concert on […]
EcoArt Camp gives kids chance to be artistic
It’s summer camp, but with an artistic twist. Beginning in July, Arts Benicia’s EcoArts Camp will open its doors and offer children from grades 3 to 6 a chance to have fun with art in a creative way. This year, EcoArts camp will provide children the opportunity to attend three sessions, some of which are […]
School board to vote again on graduation requirements
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District will be holding another vote on the graduation requirements for Benicia High School at Thursday’s meeting before it embarks on its summer recess. Staff is recommending the board revert back to its previous graduation requirements in an effort to hold further discussions with the community. On […]
Photo: Hats off to the BHS Class of 2017
Planning Commission selects members for meditation group, cannabis committee
During the Planning Commission’s meeting Thursday, commissioners selected members for a meditation group, a representative for a cannabis committee and went over business from the city. Selection of commission member The first agenda item the Planning Commission discussed was the selection of a commission member to the Foundry and Office building meditation group. The two […]
Joe Henderson Elementary celebrates 30 years with schoolwide birthday bash
(This article has been updated from the print edition.) The 2016-17 school year marked a major milestone for Joe Henderson Elementary School. Benicia Unified School District’s second youngest elementary school turned 30 back in January and celebrated with a major party this past week. The event was spearheaded by fifth-grade teacher Kelly Hughes and featured […]
Benicia High’s special education department to undergo changes
New model aims to increase IEP students in general education classes Benicia High School is in the process of changing its special education model to allow students with disabilities to have greater access to general education courses, according to a letter sent out by Dr. Carolyn Patton, the director of special services for the Benicia […]