In Harmony Music 20th Anniversary
Celebrating Two Decades of In Harmony Music Photo by Luke George Photography When Justine Chadly moved to Benicia 20 years ago, she was seeking a creative arts program for her young son, who was around the age of one and a half or two. “There was nothing here in town...
Save Our Streets
S.O.S. (Save Our Streets) A citizens’ committee has formed in Benicia with a succinct goal: Save Our Streets. The average Benician understands the state of our roadways simply by virtue of navigating them, day in and day out. Yet there exists a Pavement Condition...
Bar None: Autumn Cider
Autumn Cider The season is changing. You can feel it in the calm Benicia breeze, the foggy mornings roll in and you're craving cozy comfort. Relaxation is key before the holidays ramp up. You'll need something hot to soothe your soul before your relatives show up and...
Gather for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving: The Ties That Bind By Jeannine Mendoza, Ed.D Dinner table photos by Luke George Photography Staging by Le Sparkly Chateau "We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." John F. Kennedy "The fondest memories are made...
Bodega Bay & Sebastopol
Bodega Bay If you’re craving ocean air and a change of pace, Bodega Bay is an easy and rewarding escape from Benicia. Just about a 90-minute drive—scenic the whole way—it’s best to head out early, as Highway 37 tends to fill up fast. Trust me, it’s worth the early...
Great Benicia Run
Rotary Club of Benicia and Benicia Chamber of Commerce Wellness Alliance Announce Inaugural Great Benicia RunA new community tradition is hitting the streets of Benicia this spring. The Rotary Club of Benicia and the Benicia Chamber of Commerce Wellness Alliance are...
D&M: Village & Big Fish
Dinner and a MovieVillage 1503 Tennessee Street Vallejo, CA 94591 Insta: @village__fm "A Gathering Place in Vallejo," serving coffee, tea, beer, wine, and small plates while spinning turntable tunes. A real treat for your ears and your taste buds while opening your...
Booktails Spring 2026: Escape!
Escape! By Stephen Fishbach Last month, we hosted a poll over on our Patreon asking members to vote on March’s Booktail selection, and I couldn’t have been more excited about the winning title. It’s Survivor season, and Escape! by Stephen Fishbach is the...
Building Your Village
In a world where motherhood can feel all-consuming and isolating, finding your people matters. This Benicia-based mom duo is doing just that, building community through two simple but powerful shared hobbies: fitness and reading. Their fitness and book club, Fit Mom...
Tustin’s Recollections
By James E. Lessenger, MD Research Historian, Museum of History BeniciaWhile sorting newly donated items to the museum, volunteers came across the recollections of William I. Tustin (1820 -1897), Benicia’s first resident. It is a copy of a handwritten 1880 document in...
Memorial Day: Remembering Heroes
Each year on the last Monday in May, Americans pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in military service to our nation. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that the freedoms we enjoy were secured at an extraordinary cost. Originally known as Decoration...
Benicia Literary Arts
By Lois Requist (contributors include: Jim White, Becky White (secretary of BLA), Beth Tarpley (treasurer), Ken Weichel)In 2000, the first edition of Carquinez Review was published. Dave Badtke and Josanna Berkow led that effort, apparently paying $12,000 for copies...
Linda Fleming: A Library of Ideas
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BMG: What Spring Teaches Our Kids, and Quietly Reminds Us
By: Tracy L. Bergier In Benicia, spring doesn’t arrive all at once. It shows up in pieces.A warmer afternoon that invites an after-dinner walk. Kids tugging at sleeves because they don’t need jackets anymore. Blossoms are noticed first by little eyes, then by the rest...
