Fundamental Rights for Women
Women's History: Fundamental Rights for Women Standing up for human rights has always taken courage. Many women still fight for their natural human right to exist and experience true freedom. It is one thing to have financial freedom, and it is another thing to have...
Profile: Maximilian Rex Burgess-Shannon
Maximilian Rex Burgess-Shannon: A Man with a Plan Maximilian Rex Burgess-Shannon. An impressive name for an equally impressive person. A native Benician, you can often find him helping out at various community events and service clubs, such as the Kiwanis. He is an...
Hidden Benicia: Benicia’s Ports
Hidden Benicia: An Inside Look at Benicia’s Port From the days of the great Matthew Turner and before, oceangoing vessels from around the world have crossed Benicia’s historic waters. So it is today. Mighty ships of immense magnitude—600 feet long, 100 feet wide, 130...
Bar None: The McGlashan
For St. Patrick's Day: The McGlashan Need a little twist on St. Paddy’s Day? How about something a little spicy and sweet to go alongside that cornbeef? No, it's not green, but it's got the orange to go with the Irish flag. I introduce the McGlashan. A good kick in...
Kid Craft Corner: Shamrock Moon Sand
Those who have touched moon sand can attest to its mesmerizing nature. It’s soft, holds its shape without any water, and seems to fall in slow motion. With the addition of some green dye and golden sparkle, this substance becomes a captivating Saint Patrick’s Day...
Dinner and a Movie: Savage & Cooke
This month, Dinner and a Movie is for Adults Only!Savage & Cooke 1097 Nimitz Avenue (on Mare Island)Vallejo, CA 94592707.388.1864savageandcooke.comOpen Thursday through Sunday 12 pm – 7 pm Zowza!! This totally cool distillery was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur...
Booktails: “Hello Beautiful”
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano “Stop thinking about who you were when you were living the wrong life, William. You’re built for the life you’re living now…You can’t fail when you’re doing what you love.” (p. 249) Ann Napolitano grabbed my attention with Dear...
Picket Fences — March 2023
Picket Fences It’s the start of the day in the waterfront town of Benicia, as the residents begin their morning routines, and the Wingates are no different. Angela, who is always the first one up, is making breakfast trying to keep her mind off Connie being in a coma...
Taking The Liberty: Liberty High School S Club
S Club Now at Liberty High School A group of Liberty High School students are giving back to our community through S Club—and having fun while doing it. S Club is an extension of Soroptimist International, and the high schoolers get to partner with our local chapter...
Soaring with the Scouts in Benicia
“When you're an Eagle Scout, it's not I was an Eagle Scout, it’s I am an Eagle Scout, and you are an Eagle Scout for the rest of your life.” -Brian Weaver We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Brian Weaver, the committee chair for the Scout troops 7 and 9,...
