Benicians will have a chance to honor military veterans this Memorial Day as the Benicia Historical Society is hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Benicia Military Cemetery. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. It is expected a military flyover will occur but could change due to circumstances. If the flyover happens, Travis Air […]
Letter: Information for voters available
Information for voters available The primary election is Tuesday, June 5 and many people have already started voting by mail. Voters will be choosing candidates for U.S. Senate, representatives to Congress, state and county offices as well as making decisions on five state propositions and one important regional measure. With more candidates running than ever, […]
HPRC OKs Accessory Dwelling Unit amendment proposals
Recommendations will next go to Planning Commission The Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) adopted a resolution to approve amendments to the Benicia Municipal Code (BMC) and Downtown Mixed Use Master Plan (DMUMP) related to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations at its Thursday meeting. ADUs, also called secondary or in-law units, are additional units added on […]
Little Art Shop gearing up for anniversary celebration
The Little Art Shop is about to mark one year in Benicia, and it has been quite a ride for the gallery. On June 3, 2017, The Little Art Shop opened its doors in the historic Tannery Building having spent the previous 17 years operating out of a small space on Mankas Corner in Suisun […]
Benicia offering art, movie camps for artistically inclined children
For those who have children interested in the arts, then Benicia has the perfect outlet for them: EcoArt Camp. Arts Benicia’s summer camp, now in its fifth year, will once again provide children with the opportunity to attend three class sessions to learn more about and practice the craft of art. The first session, “Cartoon […]
Trip to Land of Enchantment inspires Plein Air Gallery show
With its cerulean blue skies, dusty landscapes and colorful flora, New Mexico has proven to be a popular state for Benicia artists to paint in. The region has been the inspiration for and subject of a lot of Gallerie Renee Marie artist Les Overlock’s exhibitions. Additionally, Plein Air Gallery artist Susan Street had a New […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of May 27, 1943, 1968 and 1993
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Judge Hartley Russell Gives Flags To City (May 27, 1943) At an informal presentation at the City Hall, two flags were presented to the City of Benicia, one an American Flag and one the State Flag of California, the Bear Flag. Judge Hartley Russell made a brief presentation […]
HPRC to discuss design guidelines for awnings, balconies and more at Thursday’s meeting
If the recent slate of Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) meetings are any indication, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of downtown design guideline updates in Benicia. That will not change with Thursday’s meeting where discussion topics from last month’s meeting will be carried over. Benicia is in the process of updating design […]
Letters: Jobs packages and Downtown Benicia Cleanup
Congress should pass more jobs bills I want to know why there has been no big jobs package or big infrastructure bill out of our Congress in as long as I can remember. This isn’t just on Congressman Thompson, but he certainly has had the ability and the platform to write these bills and to […]
PHOTOS: Mike Thompson bike ride
Rep. Mike Thompson led his constituents on a bike ride Sunday from the corner of First and B streets to the Benicia State recreation Area and back. Participants had the opportunity to donate to Benicia Unified School District’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program. (All photos are by George Johnston)