Lack of preparation I wanted to express my opinion regarding the article George Johnston wrote about the Benicia schools closing due to the smoke from the wildfires. I think he did a good job of reporting the situation, including the details of postponed events like Benicia High School Homecoming. My only real complaint was it […]
Larry Fullington: Cannabis not good for Benicia’s image or youth
By Larry Fullington Special to the Herald I want to tell you a story. Recently, Kate and I were waiting for the BART train to take us to San Francisco. While waiting, a young woman joined us on the platform. As we talked, she told us she was an American Indian from Arizona. She had […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Something is Missing
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 […]
Solano agencies to join forces for first Benicia Bike Workshop
As many cyclists will tell you, biking is a great form of exercise and a lot of fun. However, as with everything else, great care must be taken. You do not want to end up with a flat tire, a rusty chain or brakes that suddenly fail when you head downhill. Thankfully, the Solano Transportation […]
Planning Commission gives green light to car wash
Talkin’ about the car wash was what the planning commission did at their Thursday meeting. On the agenda was an approval of a use permit and variances for a gas station, convenience store and car wash at 505 Miltary East. In August of 2016, Sat Singh sent an application to the city of Benicia to […]
Donnell Rubay: Should cannabis edibles be allowed in Benicia? (Part 2)
By Donnell Rubay Special to the Herald In Part I of my discussion on cannabis edibles I talked about the growing presence of edibles and some of their potential dangers. Another problem with commercial edibles is that the entire field—is not being vetted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This means that in addition […]
Wine Country fires affect Benicia events
Smoke from the Northern California fires has canceled and postponed two weekend events in Benicia. The Benicia Historical Museum’s “I Dig Benicia” event and the Benicia Fire Department’s open house, both originally slated for Saturday, will no longer be taking place on their scheduled dates. Both the Benicia Museum and Fire Department have cited poor […]
‘Two Susans’ to showcase art at Birnbaum Realty tonight
Birnbaum Realty is crusin’ for a Susan…or two. The First Street real estate office is home to a new art exhibition featuring the works of Susans Street and Johnson in a show titled “The Two Susans.” In addition to sharing the same first name, both artists have a lot in common. Both are members of […]
Arts Benicia exhibit to honor ceramic work of Arneson, students
By Larnie Fox Special to the Herald There is a show just installed at Arts Benicia – opening Saturday – that you need to see. It’s called Bay Area Clay – a Legacy of Social Consciousness. It is a true blockbuster, one of the most interesting and important shows Arts Benicia has produced in its […]
Voice of the Village: Come Join the Revolution
By Judie Donaldson Let me begin with a confession. I don’t know what I thought about old people when I was young. No, wait. Let me be really honest. I didn’t think a lot about them at all, except that they were old. In fact, I suspect that I discounted them. After all, what did […]