Mardi Gras 2023
“Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods, and our joy of living. All at once.” Chris Rose, author of 1 Dead in the Attic: Post-Katrina Stories. Mardi Gras or Carnival...
Nuts and Bolts: Community Drone Show
Public-Private Partnership for Community Drone Show Back in 1978, a radical tax revolt took place in California. This occurred when tax advocates Howard Jarvis and Paul Gann pushed a statewide initiative limiting increase on property taxes to 1% of its fair market...
Sendsips
Sendsips: Your Alcohol Concierge If you’re into wine and/or spirits, you’ve probably heard of the new bottle shop in town, Sendsips. If you haven’t ventured there yet, you can find it at 621 ½ First Street, down the alley between Bell and Brass and what used to be...
Black History in the Bay Area
Bay Area Black History Black history is fundamentally entwined with the history of the Bay Area. Certainly, this holds true for the rest of California and the country as well, but the Bay Area holds unique stories and significance. Many historical sites are still...
Let it Snow!
Winter Snow Activities We are in the middle of winter, holidays well behind us and spring but a tiny glimmer on the horizon. Time for some winter fun! Let’s go to the mountains, enjoy the snow and the scent of pine trees, a taste of hot chocolate, or a hot toddy!...
Kids Crafts: Faux Snow
Faux Snow! While some may consider Benicia’s lack of snow a huge bonus, others might call it a deficit. Building snowmen, making snow angels, and sledding are out of the question for our little waterfront town. Although Benicia is missing the winter wonder of...
Nuts and Bolts: Annual Benicia Drone Show?!
Ask anyone in Benicia about what was memorable in 2022 and many would agree: The July 3rd Drone Show! If you missed our Ace Centennial Drone show on the waterfront, then you likely heard about it. It’s been the talk of the town. For those lucky to catch the...
The Elevate Company and East Bay Herbals
The Elevate Company and East Bay Herbals: Aiding a Healthier Lifestyle Photos of The Elevate Company by Luke George Of all the New Year’s resolutions a person can make, there’s one in particular that repeatedly tops the list: “live a healthier lifestyle.” Intentions...
Janus: God of All Beginnings
Janus, also known as January, is the first month of the calendar year and is recognized as the god of doorways, representing the present and the past and the sun's rising and setting. It represents transitions; the old and new. Janus is visually represented by two...
