(Over the next few days, the Benicia Herald will close out 2016 by revisiting the big local news stories of the year. Today’s edition will focus on news that took place within the city.) The year 2016 is coming to a close. With the presidential election, big national and international stories, and long championship droughts […]
Crude by rail, water service dominate city council meeting Tuesday
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Benicia City Council heard from the public regarding Valero Benicia Refinery’s Crude-By-Rail Project and further advised city staff regarding proposed changes to water and wastewater treatment billing, among other items. The Council also took a few minutes to acknowledge and offer a formal farewell to City Manager Brad […]
Fiscal roadmap to be unveiled Tuesday
City Council to get first look at long-term path to economic stability Since Benicia first began feeling the effects of economic downturn, city staff and the City Council have sought an approach to fiscal matters that would lead to stability. At its next meeting Tuesday night, City Manager Brad Kilger and Assistant City Manager Anne […]