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Hidden Benicia: Picture Perfect Engagement

Hidden Benicia: Picture Perfect Engagement

Picture Perfect Places to Pop the Question in Benicia Photos by Luke George Photography Photographer Luke George was on assignment on the Benicia waterfront preparing to capture that special moment when a groom-to-be kneels down on one knee, reveals the ring and asks...

Samim Azizi: Owner of Benicia Grill

Samim Azizi: Owner of Benicia Grill

Samim Azizi of Benicia Grill helps out his community. Photos by Luke George Photography Maybe you’ve simply passed by Benicia Grill as you’ve driven through the Industrial Park, have stopped in for a meal there once or twice, or perhaps are a regular. It's off the...

Celebrating Educators in July

Celebrating Educators in July

In addition to July 4th, this month also includes July 30th, National Support Public Education Day. An often overlooked celebration day, let’s take a moment to dive into why such a day is necessary. Taking a snapshot of public schools in Solano County, I couldn’t help...

Nuts & Bolts: Traditions in Spectacle

Nuts & Bolts: Traditions in Spectacle

Traditions make or break a community. Parades, fireworks, Grad Night, Peddler’s Fair…annual events like these define us and give Benicia its identity.  So it was rather disturbing when the City announced it was withdrawing funding for fireworks and the annual tree...

An Arsenal of Shops

An Arsenal of Shops

Off First: An Arsenal of Shops While present-day First Street offers a plethora of local businesses to browse, our town also holds hidden gems that are off the beaten path, especially in the Arsenal District. Read on to explore different options—there’s something for...

Harold Bray Monument

Harold Bray Monument

Harold Bray: Hometown Hero It was December 7th, 1941. Pearl Harbor had just been bombed, triggering the United States entering World War II. Patriotism was high and young men and women clamored to join the war effort. Young Harold Bray was no different, but at only...

Pride: Lavender Marriages

Pride: Lavender Marriages

Pride: Lavender Marriages For many actors during the 20th century, identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual was against the rules if one sought a thriving career on the big screen. It was important for their images to appeal to the opposite sex. Actors speculated to...

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