Last year, Gallery 621 members hosted the exhibit “Perfect Square,” featuring works that were exactly 12 X 12 inches— no bigger and no smaller. The exhibit was such a success, that the member artists are hosting it again, bringing the premise full circle— or rather full square. According to member artist Nikki Basch-Davis, the gallery […]
Letters: Submariners and ISO
Benicia needs an ISO As a long-time advocate for local measures and policies that aim to protect public health and safety, I urge everyone who shares this concern to attend the panel discussion, to be held this coming Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Benicia Public Library, about what adoption of an Industrial Safety Ordinance [“ISO”] […]
Council approves employment agreement
Cannabis discussion, vote delayed to December meeting The Benicia City Council voted to accept the employment agreement between the city of Benicia and City Attorney Heather McLaughlin at its Tuesday meeting. In 2010 and 2011, the city manager and city attorney accepted 10 percent reductions in their salaries based on the barging negotiations that were […]
‘Back in the Day’ is back
Benicians invited to share memories of town from ’40s, ’50s Last year, the Benicia Historical Society and Benicia Public Library hosted the first-ever “Back in the Day” event, where longtime residents were invited to share their memories of growing up in Benicia prior to its period of heavy growth and development from the late ‘60s […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of Nov. 12, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Gas Registration Dates November 18-19-20 (November 12, 1942) Gas registration dates have been changed to November 18, 19 and 20, and gas rationing postponed from November 22 to December 1. Benicia car owners will register at the grammar school auditorium between the hours of 12 noon to 9 […]
Letters: LWV forum and ISO
Learn about open government at LWV forum Current local news and discussion is rife with concern about elected officials being “paid off” by corporate interests or wealthy donors. While our election system has some definite flaws, it does have required procedures and penalties for reporting campaign financing. Just last week, the Fair Political Practices Commission […]
Panel to answer questions on potential Industrial Safety Ordinance at library
Following the May 5 flaring incident at the Valero Benicia Refinery in May, local organizations have been advocating for the city to adopt an Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) to ensure that such an incident is never repeated. These organizations will be hosting a panel at the Benicia Public Library to go over how a similar […]
Council cannabis discussion carried over to Dec. 5 meeting
The Benicia City Council’s planned discussion and vote on the first reading of the city’s proposed cannabis ordinance tonight was pushed back to the Dec. 5 meeting, according to a notice sent out by the city Tuesday afternoon. City Manager Lorie Tinfow said the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) in Sacramento had received an abundance […]
Photo: Going on a field trip
Two new businesses will focus on power of creativity
It has been said that when one door closes, another door opens. In the case of 632 First St., it is two doors that will be opening to bring two new businesses into the space, both offering different models but sharing the same philosophy. The address that spent a period as Benicia’s post office and […]