A portion of East N Street being vacated took one step closer to becoming a reality after the Planning Commission voted to approve two applicants’ requests. In order to facilitate the development of a single-family home, applicants Daraius and Judith Tata are requesting the city vacate portions of unimproved right-of-way adjoining two sides of the […]
Benicia High grad appears as guest on Carol Burnett Netflix series
On May 4, comedy legend Carol Burnett debuted her new Netflix talk show “A Little Help with Carol Burnett,” in which the comedic icon leads a panel of children ages 5 to 9 provide unscripted advice to regular people and celebrities in front of a live audience. One of those people to receive advice was […]
Mike Thompson hosting bike ride in Benicia
Opportunity to donate to STEAM program available Next Sunday, Benicians will have the opportunity to meet with their congressman while getting some exercise. Rep. Mike Thompson will be coming to town for a bike ride. In commemoration of Bike Month, Thompson is making the rounds and going on bicycle rides with his constituents. On May […]
Letters: ISO, BUSD expenditures and Steve Gizzi
One year later, still time for an ISO Thank you to the Benicia City Council for developing the priority based budgeting system this year. The results of the process made clear that many Benicians want the city to prioritize the adoption of an Industrial Safety Ordinance and the protections Benicians deserve. Valero’s massive month long […]
Voice of the Village: A connection the for homebound and other seniors
By Lois Requist Humans need connection. Isolation and loneliness, especially in older people, can lead to a decline in health and a lack of desire to get up in the morning. Faith in Action, who is the fiscal sponsor of Carquinez Village, and has been active with services for seniors for many years, is offering […]
HQ Gallery celebrates first year on First Street
By Tibby Lerner Special to the Herald The HQ Gallery’s new show “First Year on First Street” is celebrating the gallery’s one year anniversary of moving from the Headquarters building in the Arsenal to its current location at 333 First St. Twenty-five artists represent 25 different styles, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking and needle […]
Photo: Letting off some STEAM
Benicia Chamber Players to perform special Mother’s Day concert at Capitol
The Benicia Chamber Players are playing a show at the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park this Mother’s Day. The Chamber Players were formed 15 years ago by Clif Foster with a little help from Stan Houston of ABC Music– now Mozart, Einstein & Me. The Chamber Players’ first gig was at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, […]
Power outage causes slight sewer line surge at Benicia Middle School
A power outage at Benicia Middle School this morning resulted in a surge in a sewer line, causing certain classes to be temporarily relocated to another part of campus. At approximately 7 a.m., there was a Pacific Gas & Electric power outage on Southampton Road, that resulted in Benicia Middle and nearby homes. The power […]
Benicia High School production of ‘Legally Blonde’ proves growing experience for all
“Legally Blonde: The Musical” tells the story of a young woman who perseveres despite obstacles and grows over time. Basically, it is an appropriate play for high school drama students to perform, and the result can be seen starting Friday at Benicia High School. Director Nathan Day said the drama department had a difficult time […]