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Featured Stories
Auction of Jerrold Turner paintings to benefit Arts Benicia
BENICIA - Long-time Benicia artist and Arts Benicia supporter Jerrold Turner has donated more than 40 paintings for an on-line auction to raise funds for Arts Benicia. “I’m so happy to help Arts … Read Full Article
Benicia City Council appoints Interim City Manager
BENICIA —The Benicia City Council appointed Police Chief Erik Upson as Interim City Manager at their city council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. “Mr. Upson will provide the steady hand at the helm as … Read Full Article
Benicia Firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
BENICIA — On September 15, 2020, a Benicia Fire Department firefighter informed the City of Benicia that they received a positive test result for COVID-19. The source of the infection has not yet been … Read Full Article
The Art Scene
After 22 years in business, Lindsay Art Glass is closing this fall
BENICIA- After 44 years as a glassblower and over 22 years as co-owner of Lindsay Art Glass, David Lindsay is retiring. David and his wife and … Read Full Article
Benicia Public Library announces 2020-2022 Poet Laureate
BENICIA – Benicia’s 8th Poet Laureate, Mary Susan Gast, began her two-year tenure following a recent vote by the Benicia Library Board of Trustees. … Read Full Article
Arts Benicia issues fundraising appeal
BENICIA - Like many similar non-profits across the country, Arts Benicia has been closed for over four months due to the shelter-in-place directives … Read Full Article
Local artist brings students together with YouTube channel
BENICIA- In the face of shelter in place restrictions, local artist and instructor Diane Williams had to learn newways to teach. In addition to … Read Full Article
Benicia Amateur Radio ARRL field day event
BENICIA - The Benicia Amateur Radio Club participated in the annual nationwide emergency simulation test sponsored by the American Radio Relay League … Read Full Article
Stories of Interest
Benicia’s Troop 7007 adds two new Eagle Scouts to its ranks
City Manager tenders resignation
Benicia Schools Volunteer Food Delivery Services need drivers
R.I.S.E. Benicia Kyle Hyland Foundation Scholarships awarded
Benicia High alum appears on ‘Good Morning America’ after winning Disney superfan contest
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Sports News
Scott Swartz named new BHS varsity football head coach
Benicia High School’s football program ushered in a new era with the hiring of Scott Swartz as the head coach of the varsity squad. Swartz, currently a physical education teacher at Benicia … Read Full Article
Fitzgerald Field makeover may be completed by end of April
There’s finally some light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the delayed renovations to Fitzgerald Field. The makeover project that broke ground last August has been constantly delayed due … Read Full Article
Fitzgerald Field is getting a makeover
Fitzgerald Field in Benicia is finally getting a long-awaited makeover. J-Walt Construction, Inc., began tearing down the field’s wooden bleachers on Monday. The field, which was built in the … Read Full Article
Benicia Little League Juniors all-stars win District 53 opener
Benicia Little League’s Juniors all-stars opened their District 53 Tournament with an easy 10-0 victory over Napa in five innings last Saturday at Fitzgerald Field. Pitcher Robert Ayers tossed a … Read Full Article
Northern California military veterans enjoy 2019 PGA Championship experience
While Brooks Koepka took home the coveted Wanamaker Trophy as the 2019 PGA Champion, four military Veterans with disabilities from Northern California, including Valerie Grist, a U.S. Airforce Veteran … Read Full Article