California must stand strong on electric vehicles Transportation is the biggest source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Zero emission vehicles are a great way to cut down on both. In addition they save money and are powerful, fun cars to drive. California has been in the lead in getting these vehicles on the […]
Letters: Solo show a success
Solo show a success I want to thank all of the wonderful people who attended my artist reception on March 3 at Milinda Perry’s Salon and Gallery. I was honored to have so many visit the opening of my solo show that features paintings of locations in our lovely Benicia community. Special thanks to Milinda […]
Letters: Just the facts
Just the facts This is in response to Susan Street’s March 14 letter. I can take critical responses on anything I write, but my suggestion is to not make a personal attack on me or the facts. I write a lot of letters, and they are, in most cases, backed up with facts when necessary. […]
Letters: Be the change
Be the change Returning from a two-week vacation, the first thing I did was pick up the Herald to see how our town fared in the storms. I saw that there was another storm brewing on the bottom of Page 4. A letter writer whined for six columns about the proposal to reduce city salaries […]
Letters: Seeking WWII veterans for Memorial Day ceremony
Seeking WWII veterans for Memorial Day ceremony This year’s Benicia Memorial Day ceremony will be on Monday, May 29, beginning at 10 a.m. at the historic Benicia Military Cemetery. The ceremony is sponsored by the Benicia Historical Society, and all are invited. Each year we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our […]
Letters: Great passion for city employees and services
Great passion for city employees, city services I love living in the city of Benicia. I do not think I am alone. We enjoy great services: parks, the library, the swimming pool and way more. Most are supplied by our very fine city employees. But we must be reminded who gets hit the hardest when […]
Letters: Steve Young’s council term so far
Young does not do his homework This is in response to the March 1 letter, “Young does his homework,” as well as the Feb. 28 council meeting. Sorry, if Councilmember Steve Young had done his homework, he would have not had to ask all the tagged finance questions at the Feb. 21 meeting. All he […]
Letters: Sickening attacks on Jewish cemeteries
Sickening attacks on Jewish cemeteries This is a call to action to my fellow citizens of Benicia, whom I know to be people of good will. I was sickened to learn of the most recent attack on a Jewish cemetery, this time in Philadelphia. So soon after a similar attack in Missouri, I felt I […]
Letters: Teacher raises and successful band fundraiser
Supporting a pay raise for Benicia teachers As I wrote in my letter to the editor on Oct. 12, 2016: “Teachers shape our future and are the foundation of every profession we choose as adults. Whether you are a doctor, lawyer or marketing manager, like myself, we have all been influenced by a teacher. The […]
Letters: Where is the evidence Benicia is a great tourism city?
Where is the evidence? I am responding to an article written by former Councilmember Christina Strawbridge on Feb. 12. The writer presented the tourism campaign very well. It appears that it is a very effective tourism campaign. She states “A big part of Benicia’s tourism campaign is securing positive stories,” then she identifies the areas […]