By Joyce Middlebrooke Special to the Herald “You and Dad are too old to be living in the sticks,” my daughter, Karen, had insisted many times the past five years. It’s true that since 1970 we had lived in a tiny community of about 800 in the Sierra Foothills. It consisted of two-hour round trips […]
Milinda Perry Gallery features Jack Laycox paintings
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Jack Laycox is considered to be one of California’s leading artists in the 1960s and ’70s. But for Crockett artist Cydne Kaye, he was not only the painter of amazing watercolors and oils. He was Uncle Jack, her mother’s brother, who just happened to be a famous […]
Man found guilty in 2016 bar shooting
The man responsible for the shooting of two customers at Bottom of the Fifth Sports Bar and Grill was found guilty Friday. Daniel Lopez. a transient from Vallejo, walked into Bottom of the Fifth on Nov. 26, 2016. Lopez tried to order a drink, but was rejected after last call was initiated. He took out […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Sitting at the Royal Bakery
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”.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 […]
Benicia antique store closing after 6 years
At the end of the month, Benicia will have to say goodbye to one of its local businesses. After operating for six years, Charlie’s Attic on First Street will be closing. Named after owner John Sigler’s dog Charlie, who he calls a life companion, the antique store tried to simulate the feeling of walking into […]
Attorney General Becerra hopes to block Martinez terminal sale to Valero
By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News Gazette Special to the Herald California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced he is seeking an injunction to block Valero Energy Corporation from buying the Martinez petroleum terminal, a purchase he called “anti-competitive behavior” and “unacceptable.” A court hearing on the motion is expected to take place next month. Becerra […]
Letters: Preserving our history
Preserving our history In response to C.J. Fitzsimmons’ letter, it is sad that we are losing all our historical monuments just because this generation doesn’t like what they stand for. How can we remember the history of our country without monuments to remind us of good or bad decisions made by previous generations? People have […]
Holy Ghost Parade continues centuries old tradition in Benicia on Sunday
Since its inception more than a century ago, the Holy Ghost Parade has become an essential part of Benicia’s DNA. It is an annual celebration of Holy Ghost in the Catholic Church by the Portuguese community. Sunday will be the 110th anniversary of the Holy Ghost Parade in Benicia. The festival starts at 10 a.m. […]
Poetry Corner: Bud Light “Quiet Desperation”
Wars and disease may be the cause Of some man’s expiration Yet isn’t it true that most of us live In a state of quiet desperation? Imprisoned as we are by the bore of routine Immersed in a quagmire of rut Holding the mentality to break clean away But lacking in courage and gut. We […]
Benicia’s water history on display in collaborative Arts Benicia, museum exhibit
Benicia loves its history. Benicia also loves its arts. At last, these two items have come together for a collaborative exhibition by Arts Benicia and the Benicia Historical Museum titled “Drop By Drop: A Brief History of Benicia Water Through the Eyes of its Artists,” which opens Wednesday at the museum. Coming just off the […]