The city is moving the location of its 4th of July fireworks, according to a message by the Benicia Fire Department that was posted on the city of Benicia’s Facebook page. In the past, the fireworks were launched from a parking lot at the foot of First Street. Starting this year, the fireworks will be […]
Council to decide on water meter replacement infrastructure amendment
The water meters in town, they are a changin’. On Dec. 17, 2015, Siemens Industry Inc. was awarded the project management contract for the Water Meter Replacement/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project by the city of Benicia. This project will replace 9,580 aging meters throughout the city and be completed sometime in mid to late July. […]
Benicia artists present printmaking works in new library exhibit
While few can deny that painting and sculpting are art forms that require a great deal of time and care by the artists, printmaking takes the time and effort to a whole new level, according to Benicia artists Susan De Haven and Carol Brent Levin. The local printmakers are showcasing the splendid results of the […]
Letters: Supporting First Street businesses
Benicia: A town for all It’s time for all residents of Benicia to stand up to the mayor. She is only interested in her own personal agenda ideals and is followed closely by her partner, Councilmember Steve Young. I’m very disappointed in Councilmember Young. I was beginning to think he had a little independence in […]
Benicia Amateur Radio Club hosting field day this weekend
Field day has been an event in ham radio for 80 years. The Benicia Amateur Radio Club (BARC) has participated in the event for nearly 50 of those years. BARC will host Field Day at the Benicia Fire Museum beginning Saturday. It is a free event that will go on for 24 straight hours. The […]
Benicia Business Beat: Vintage clothing, upcycled home goods and Burmese cuisine
Well, it certainly has been a while since the Business Beat graced the pages of the Benicia Herald. A lot has happened in the world of Benicia businesses since then, so bear with us as we try to bring you up to speed. A taste of Burma comes to Benicia One can not deny the […]
City Council approves change to downtown noise ordinance
Lucca Beer Garden wanted Benicia to try a temporary change to the noise ordinance. The Benicia City Council voted to alter the noise ordinance for the downtown area but not exactly the way the bar and restaurant desired. Originally, the First Street beer garden petitioned the council to change the noise ordinance so the business […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of June 25, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Men At Sea Need Playing Cards (June 25, 1942) American men leaving West Coast ports for fighting fronts abroad want to do a bit of playing while they’re at sea– and they want bridge decks, pinochle decks and small games to do their playing with, Number of decks […]
Sustainable Solano to host composting workshops
Sustainable Solano does not want your waste to go to waste. They will be demonstrating how to effectively compost in an upcoming workshop. The local volunteer organization, in conjunction with Republic Services, will present an educational series titled “Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet.”The workshop will consist of a presentation, followed by an outdoor demonstration. Both components […]