Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Stations for emergency first aid chosen (May 14, 1942) Heads of the medical and first aid division of the Benicia Defense Council met last night in the offices of Dr. Lewis H. Sanborn to discuss the setting up of several emergency first aid stations throughout the city. Sites […]
Letters: Thompson town hall and council priorities
Thompson town hall went great Those of us present at last Wednesday’s Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Mike Thompson witnessed an encouraging display of civic engagement. The grassroots event was sponsored by Carquinez Patriotic Resistance (CPR) and Benicia Indivisible for Justice, just two of the many community action groups growing in popularity and impact. Approximately 200 […]
Letters: Cannabis, refinery emissions and Gold Ribbon Awards
The real public safety issue At a recent City Council meeting, an elected official reaffirmed disapproval of storefront cannabis dispensaries, citing public safety concerns. I can find no credible evidence to sustain a view that crime goes up when cannabis dispensaries are introduced in a neighborhood. To the contrary, many notable sources, including the FBI, […]
Letters: Cannabis, supervisor’s office hours and more
Call it cannabis Nearly two-thirds of Benicia voters indicated approval of Prop. 64 regarding adult use of cannabis. The last time Benicia voters were asked to consider cannabis legalization, by Proposition 19 of 2010, it was narrowly approved here despite failing at state and county levels. In my opinion, the greater Benicia community has demonstrated […]
Cannabis: History and politics
Historic medical and cultural journals credit the ancient Chinese with first recognizing the medicinal applications of the cannabis plant. Emperor Fu Hsi (circa 2900 B.C.) indicated that cannabis possessed the qualities of yin and yang, and was a very popular medicine. Around 1450 B.C., a recipe for “holy anointing oil” is recorded in the Old […]
Cannabis: Myth and medicine
By Stan Golovich Special to the Herald I believe that cannabis can be regulated, taxed, and used responsibly by adults (21), just like alcohol, and that Proposition 215 patients in Benicia should have local safe access. Last November, 9,559 Benicia voters– 63 percent– said “Yes” to Proposition 64, also known as the Adult Use of […]