The name Passalacqua is very well known in the city of Benicia, and is usually associated with the Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. However, Kristine Passalacqua is also well known in her own right for her commitment to the St. Dominic’s Conference…
Obviously, Jerry and Maryellen Hayes would have to be on any list of couples dedicated to the town of Benicia. Former Mayor, Jerry Hayes has served this City for many, many years. He served on the Planning Commission from 1990-1992.…
The show must go on. The phrase is ubiquitous in virtually every staged production, and it’s one that the founders of Farnsworth Dance Academy have adopted as their school’s slogan. What’s more, it seems to hold a particular symbolism in…
The word “philanthropy” comes from ancient Greek and means “love of humanity.” An entire sector of thriving organizations are built around this vital concept. It is a great mystery how these Zeus-like entities came to be called “non-profit” organizations, because…
In a continuation of our series on Benicia Couples who are committed to our community, no Benicia list would be complete without Tom and Patty Gavin. Where do we start? Ladies First! Patty Gavin's service to Benicia goes in many…
Luis Herrera ended his 40-year career in library services like the closing pages of a good book. With a loving farewell from the biblioteca community, in 2018 he retired as City Librarian overseeing 28 neighborhood libraries in the San Francisco…
COVID-19 has impacted almost every facet of our lives. Not only is our health threatened, but in some ways, our way of life is too. The many wonderful things that make Benicia such a great place to live; our restaurants,…
