Thank you for supporting Matthew Turner Elementary On behalf of the Matthew Turner Elementary Parent Teacher Association, I would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s auction and dinner fundraiser on April 14 at the historic Benicia Clock Tower. The event was a great success with the proceeds going to fund school events, […]
A Vibrant Faith for the 21st Century: John Piper, Rachel Held Evans, and #MeToo
By Rev. Henry Sun Special to the Herald “I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner.” (1 Timothy 2:12-14 […]
Letter: Politics on cannabis are changing
Politics on cannabis are changing The steady unraveling of cannabis prohibition across the nation recently saw two prominent GOP members in the spotlight. Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner received an assurance from President Trump that the Department of Justice will not meddle in the affairs of cannabis legal states. The DOJ was not funded to prosecute […]
Linda Koeling: Regional Measure 3 will bring empty promises
By Linda Koeling Special to the Herald It can be said, that when the government is careless with the money of its citizens, it is careless with their future. You may be familiar with Regional Measure 3, which states that if approved by voters, a pot of money will be used to mitigate traffic congestion. […]
John Sparacino: A model of what every mayor should be like
By Bob Livesay Special to the Herald Martinez just lost a legend. Former mayor and the first elected mayor of Martinez John Sparacino died at 93. I have known John for most of my life in Martinez and after I left to pursue my career. I would always stop by and see John at his […]
Letters: Thank you note and Thompson’s offshore oil drilling vote
Solano County Friends of Animals says thanks All of the volunteers who are dedicated to the animal rescue and adoption efforts of SCFOA want to thank every donor who has sent money to our organization during our ongoing “Give A Buck” campaign. We write personal thank you notes to each donor for whom we have […]
Dennis Lund: “Ted Kennedy: Lion or jackal?”
On Friday, “Chappaquiddick,” a movie detailing the events involving Sen. Ted Kennedy on Martha’s Vineyard in July 1969, was released. That incident demonstrated the depths to which the Kennedys were willing to go to salvage the political career of the last of the Kennedy sons. In subsequent years, the actions of Ted Kennedy that night […]
Letter: Difficulties in campaigning
Difficulties in campaigning I am a congressional candidate, one of four people on the ballot. It is very difficult to get your voice heard when you are an anti-establishment candidate running against a very establishment incumbent. A few papers have been very kind about printing a few letters and my press releases. I appreciate it. […]
A Vibrant Faith for the 21st Century: Easter Saturday
By Rev. Henry Sun Special to the Herald On Sunday, Christians completed their annual celebration of Holy Week, the most important week in the Christian calendar. This celebration started with Palm Sunday, reached its nadir on Good Friday, and culminated with the celebration of the Risen Lord on Easter Sunday which, in Western traditions, fell […]
Letter: No candidate debates
No candidate debates In response to the letter to the editor about wanting the League of Women Voters Benicia to host a debate: The League of Women Voters Benicia is a nonpartisan, political organization of women and men whose primary purpose is to increase civic engagement by providing information to the voting public, and encouraging […]