With what can only be described as a chaotic, unprecedented period of political unrest gripping the country currently one cannot help but keep up with current events. News of the latest bombshell stories permeates into our daily lives, whether or not we want it to do so, and always gains access to our perception through […]
Letters: Sister Cities thanks
Sister Cities thanks On July 2, eight members of the Tula-Benicia Sister Cities Association came to Benicia for their Bi-Annual Visit. This year, most had never been to Benicia before. They spent time getting acquainted with Benicia, seeing the Benicia Historical Museum, the State Capital and the Fisher Hanlon House, going to Recology in San […]
Summer Reading Program encourages reading for Benicia youth
Studies have shown students reading comprehension decline over the summer. Researchers call this effect the summer slump. To help combat the summer slump, the Benicia Public Library started the Summer Reading Program, which continues through Aug. 31. The Summer Reading Program encourages children from ages 0-18 to pick up a book and begin the journey […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “Helping”
It’s funny how people stop Right here. Today. And say “HELP ME.” Any other place they’d Merely let it do And say “HELLO.” But when they get to thinking That they won’t be here tomorrow We reach out, and I say “OKAY.” I’ll see you through this dismal hell And yet, tomorrow, who can tell […]
Poetry Corner: Carol Gieg “Bravo Benicia, And Thank You!”
Having recently moved to Benicia, There’s virtually nothing we don’t like. Good schools and there’s much to do for kids, Adults are happy here too, so we’re psyched! Except first off, we found fisherman (unlike our neighbors) When asked what they fished for, weren’t kind. We didn’t believe when they said they were fishing for […]
Letters: The retail cannabis issue
The retail cannabis issue Just where is retail storefront cannabis sales headed for? Is it going to be medical only, medical and recreation, all products for both recreational and medical? There are many issues that must be resolved: site issues, distance issues, types of products, outdoor versus indoor growing, Industrial Park retail, Industrial Park distribution/manufacturing, […]
VOENA to head to Carnegie Hall in spring
Fundraiser concert to be held in October There is a famous joke involving a pedestrian on 57th Street in New York City who sees a musician exiting a cab. He asks the artist “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The musician’s response? “Practice, practice, practice.” For as much as this joke has been told, […]
Waterfront Festival returns to Benicia this weekend
Benicia will be alive with the sound of music this weekend as Benicia Main Street’s annual Waterfront Festival takes places this Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The two-day festival will be held at First Street Green, located at the corner of First and B streets. There will be live music, craft […]
Letters: Thanks for response
Thanks for response I thank Rose Utterback for paying attention to the importance of my July 20 letter “Taking Mississippi’s lead,” printed here. I wish her and all others justice and peace. C.J. Fitzsimmons, Benicia Do you have opinions based on Benicia Herald articles or issues or events happening around town? Send your letters to […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of July 30, 1942, 1967 and 1992
75 years ago Benicia Prepares For Big “Scrap Metal” Drive (July 30, 1942) Saturday will be the day that all Benicians can help the war effort in a big way. Don’t wait until the last minute to collect all your scrap metal. Let’s make it as easy as we can on the men who collect […]