Global Boxing Organization light heavyweight champion Ryan Bourland was given three months to prepare for a Feb. 10 fight against Jose Hernandez at Cache Creek Casino Resort. Nonetheless, the Vallejo boxer says he is up for the task of defending his title. “We got the notice about two months ago,” he said. “I’ve […]
Lieutenant gubernatorial candidate addresses Benicia Democratic club
By Phyllis DeBois Special to the Herald Gayle McLaughlin, former Richmond mayor and current California lieutenant governor candidate, told local Democrats on a recent Tuesday that corporate controlled office holders stand in the way of change. To bring about the progressive changes communities and the state need, McLaughlin says, “We need candidates who are not […]
Benicia Unified Performers put all hands ‘on deck’ for newest production
Ahoy, mateys! Benicia Unified Performers will be presenting its annual dinner theater fundraiser next Saturday with proceeds benefiting Mary Farmar Elementary’s art program. This time around, Mary Farmar’s Multi-Purpose Room will be transformed into a cruise that has been plundered by pirates for “Death on Deck.” This is the third year in a row that […]
Letter: A ‘Biz’ Benicia can’t afford
A ‘Biz’ Benicia can’t afford I recently read in the Herald that Carter’s Biz Cafés was losing its lease. Then there were subsequent letters to the editor expressing opinions that we should not loose this “valuable” resource to our community. I do not believe Benicia can afford this “Biz.” A brief history: The city expended […]
BHS principal reviews bell schedule, next steps at school board meeting
After one semester of a new bell schedule at Benicia High School, Principal Brianna Kleinschmidt delivered a presentation on how the schedule was going and potential next steps for modification at Thursday’s school board meeting. In 2015, BHS formed a Schedule Advisory Committee made up of parents, students, teachers and administrators to discuss a possible […]
Fire Department to host emergency preparedness classes beginning next month
Staff Report The Benicia Fire Department has announced dates for its next set of Benicia Emergency Response Team (BERT) classes, according to a newsletter sent out by the city. A program similar to BERT was founded and implemented by the San Francisco Fire Department in 1990 following the previous year’s Loma Prieta Earthquake, which between […]
Benicia eateries offering discounts for Restaurant Week
Rub-a-dub and grab some grub during Benicia Main Street’s Downtown Benicia Restaurant Week. The event begins Saturday and encourages people to spend money downtown at local restaurants by offering discounts at participating restaurants. The week is celebrated in conjunction with California Restaurant Month as a means to encourage people to dine out during the […]
Poetry Corner: James Garrett “Would You?”
Would you comfort someone who is sad and blue? Someone who needs love, just like you? Would you stand for hours in the driving rain, Waiting for your love to arrive on the train? Would you walk with joy, bright in your heart, While Cupid readies still another dart? Would you give love, and gain […]
Council reaffirms appeal to save historic buildings from demolition
On the agenda for the Benicia City Council’s first meeting of the year were decisions on the rehearing of the emergency demolition permit of two historic buildings and adding an amendment to Benicia’s Industrial Park Transportation and Employment Center (TEC) plan. In 2016, automobile import company AMPORTS filed for an emergency demolition permit for two […]
BOTTG receives further payment in restitution hearing
A former treasurer for the Benicia Old Town Theatre Group accused of embezzling money from the group’s account was ordered to pay just over $17,700 in restitution, according to a Tuesday ruling by the Solano County Superior Court. In 2013, BOTTG members had tried to secure the rights to a play but were unable to […]