LWV to hold open house today Democracy is not a spectator sport, even though many of us spend hours following political happenings on TV or social media. Lately, there has been much to keep us occupied. The League of Women Voters Benicia strives to keep people informed, involved, and registered to vote. The League is […]
Letters: Civility
Civility Many citizens are very upset about the hike in water bills and the new water meters. Our bill went up too, and we have a new water meter. I don’t like paying more for water now that we are on a fixed income, but it seemed reasonable and necessary to me, if a bit […]
Letters: A wonderful man who will be missed
A wonderful man who will be missed Benicia lost a wonderful friend a few weeks ago, Norman D. Koerner. He was 87 and lived in Benicia for the past 41 years. He was the kindest person you could ever meet. To me, he was a real Christian, always caring about the other guy especially those […]
Letters: Civil War history and an apology
Differing view on history I think that perhaps John Pruett’s recall of history (“A commemoration of history,” Letters, Sept. 3) differs somewhat from mine. The 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union made slavery their cause, and their battle banner was the Confederate flag. The reason stated was the election of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s […]
Letters: Benicia BID renewal
Benicia BID renewal Do you love the tree lights on First Street in Benicia? If the answer is “yes”, then we need to thank the First Street business owners. In November 2012, businesses fronting First Street and its adjoining areas voted to form a special benefits assessment district in Benicia to help fund beautification and […]
Letters: Rate hike alternatives
Funding Benicia is possible without rate hikes Last week the City Council implied that Benicia is struggling financially, and that raising water and sewer rates and permit fees are necessary if we want to balance the budget without having to cut essential services. Facing financial duress, it is understandable why the City Council might feel […]
Letters: Mayor’s tactics were not bullying
Not bullying I feel compelled to reply to the opinionated letter Sunday by Mr. Bob Livesay. Attacking the mayor has become his mantra, and it serves only to inflame not to inform. If he truly had issues with Ms. Patterson’s policies, he could politely and thoughtfully write a letter to her or to the editor– […]
Letters: Phillips 66 terminal is not worth the risk
Phillips 66 terminal: Not worth the risk I am writing to thank Larnie Fox for his letter and report on the recent BAAQMD meeting regarding the Phillips 66 permit to expand their marine terminal. Expanding the terminal to permit additional tankers loaded with Canadian tar sands crude would be a recipe for disaster. Environmental and […]
Letters: Oppose Phillips 66 marine terminal permit
Oppose Phillips 66 marine terminal permit On Monday, I attended a Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) presentation on Phillips 66’s plan to expand their marine terminal. It was sponsored by Solano County Supervisor, Monica Brown, and held in Benicia’s City Hall. Five or six BAAQMD staff members were present, as were many members […]
Letters: A successful Waterfront Festival
A successful Waterfront Festival Benicia Main Street would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped out with our annual Benicia Waterfront Festival, which took place Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. Rotary Club of Benicia handled the very busy beer booth, Soroptimist International of Benicia oversaw pouring at the wine booth, Coldwell […]