The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 […]
Graduating eagles soar at Liberty High School’s graduation
In his message to the crowd at Liberty High School’s graduation ceremony, Principal Zachary Pless said he had asked staff upon starting his position what their favorite time of year was. Their answer was not the holiday dinners, field trips or other special events but rather Graduation Day. Traditionally, Liberty’s graduation ceremony has been an […]
Letter: Some perspective on history
Some perspective on history The study of history is important, if for no other reason than it may help us to avoid repeating it. However, at times it is most important for those of us who have experienced history to take the time to be sure that whatever those lessons may be are not lost. […]
Fine dining restaurant opens at Tannery
(This post has been updated.)After nearly a decade with hardly any use, the largest space in the Tannery Building is a dining destination once again. Bella Siena, the new Italian-American restaurant, is open for business. After nearly a decade with hardly any use, the largest space in the Tannery Building is a dining destination […]
Planning Commissioner Kari Birdseye announces council bid
The race for Benicia’s City Council is getting into shape, with Planning Commission Chair Kari Birdseye the latest candidate to throw her hat into the growing ring. She announced her bid Wednesday. “The Benicia City Council is the natural next step in my service to the city of Benicia,” Birdseye wrote in a news […]
Photo: Former Falcons return to their nest
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of June 10, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Benicia School Led In Stamp and Bond Sales for County (June 10, 1943) County Superintendent of Schools has announced the following stamp and bond sales for Solano County schools other than Vallejo City schools. Benicia elementary schools lead in the county in sales of stamps and bonds with […]
Council OKs updates to noise ordinance
If there was one topic that dominated The Benicia City Council’s Tuesday meeting, it was noise, noise, noise! The council voted to amend the Benicia Municipal Code regarding noise regulations and outdoor entertainment. First, the council discussed changing and clarifying the regulations for amplified music and other noise sources. Community Development Director Shawna Brekke-Read noted […]
Gizzi elected to judgeship; Newsom, Feinstein, Thompson advance, plus how Solano voted in other races
With all precincts in Solano County reporting as of Wednesday, Benicia practicing attorney Steve Gizzi has won a victory over prosecutor John Coffer in the race for judge on the Solano Superior Court. Gizzi, who had served on the Benicia City Council from 1996 to 2002, had received 54 percent of the vote to Coffer’s […]
Library gearing up for 25th anniversary celebration
“It feels like the blink of an eye,” David Dodd, the director of library and cultural services for the Benicia Public Library, said of the institution celebrating 25 years at its current East L Street location. Although the library has been in Benicia much longer than 25 years, the current facility— with its bright colors, […]