Spring Into Giving a success Benicia Main Street would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped out with our recent event, Spring Into Giving, to help support local families in need. Spring Into Giving took place from May 6 to May 20, 2017. During that period, local First Street businesses offered special discounts […]
Wine, art to be exhibited at Ironhorse on Sunday
Bill Gian is new to Benicia, but he is no stranger to art. Those wishing to become acquainted with Gian’s work can do so this Sunday at Ironhorse Home Furnishings. Gian said he has been involved with the arts since he was a little kid, taking cues from his father, older sister and younger brother, […]
Benicia Middle School music teacher retiring
Today is not just the last day for students throughout the Benicia Unified School District. It is also the last day for many teachers who have served the district for a long time. Glenn Walp, who left an impact on the musically inclined youth as Benicia Middle School’s music teacher and band director, has played […]
Letters: Cleanup Day and retirement benefits meeting
Cleanup Day a great success Benicia Main Street would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped out with our annual Downtown Benicia Cleanup Day, which took place Saturday, May 13. More than 25 volunteers came out to help spruce up our downtown area, including individuals and members of Rotary Club of Benicia and […]
Legendary guitarist to play concert in Benicia
At age 10, Peppino D’ Agostino was inspired to pick up the guitar after seeing his cousin playing in church. He has not stopped playing since. The world-renowned Benicia guitarist comes to the Benicia Historical Museum on June 16. D’ Agostino said he will being playing some original music with some some surprises along the […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of June 8, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Water For Industry Is Discussed at Water Council Meeting (June 11, 1942) “The problem for securing water for Benicia and the Benicia Arsenal, if they are going to go into manufacturing on a large scale, will have to depend on the sweetening of the Suisun Bay area in […]
Local authors write World War II novel with a twist
By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette Special to the Herald Two longtime friends have collaborated on a World War II novel with a twist that has been flying off Amazon’s shelves even before its formal release date. The book is called “Fata Morgana,” named for both a specific type of mirage and a sorceress from […]
Council votes against appeal of hot dog restaurant
The Benicia City Council voted to deny Raglan Tuttle’s appeal to open a restaurant in the Industrial Park on Tuesday. Tuttle filed the appeal on April 27 after the Planning Commission voted against him 6-0 at their April 13 meeting. At the council meeting Community Development Director Christina Ratcliffe explained why the Planning Commission denied […]
Community development director takes new job in Martinez
Benicia will have to say goodbye to one its own very soon. Christina Ratcliffe, the director of the Community Development Department, will be transitioning to Martinez on July 5 for a new position for the city. Ratcliffe said Martinez represented a really good opportunity for her. In her new position, Ratcliffe will be the community […]
Benicia High School 2017 top graduates share secrets to success
(This post has been updated from the previous edition.) Benicia High School’s Class of 2017 is unique in a lot of ways. They are the last class to have been born in the 20th century. They are also the last class that would have had students that attended Mills Elementary School, albeit only as kindergarteners. […]