Veterans Day 2023: Harold Bray
Veteran Harold Bray Recognized at Fleet Week When Veterans Day comes around, you probably put out your flag and give a thought to the men and women who have served our country. This year we have a special veteran to celebrate, Harold Bray. As you may know, Harold is...
Profile: Sean Poynter
Sean Poynter: Healing Through Art One local veteran has found peace through our tiny water community. Sean Poynter is originally from Virgina and is now a nearby neighbor living in Pittsburgh (though he dreams of living in town), a husband, and an Air Force veteran...
Profile: Larnie and Bodil Fox
Better Together: Larnie and Bodil Fox Photos by Luke George Photography Through their differences and similarities, Benicia residents Larnie and Bodil Fox work together in art and love. My interview started with Larnie and Bodil Fox playfully bickering over whether...
Hidden Benicia: Steve Jennett
Steve Jennett: Perhaps the Longest-Serving Bartender in Benicia Photo by Luke George Photography Steve Jennett, the bar manager and bartender at Sailor Jack’s, has a unique distinction. He may be the longest-serving bartender in Benicia history. He has worked at the...
Father’s Day: Lionel Largaespada
Lionel Largaespada: Inspirational Dad Photos by Luke George Photography Father’s Day is this month, and to celebrate, we wanted to highlight a local dad who is not only there for his kids, but also for the community. Lionel Largaespada fits that bill. He has given...
Profile: Penny Stell
A Penny for Your Thoughts Photo by Luke George Photography Sitting across from Penny Stell in her art deco themed living room, she humbly insists we can’t need more than a quarter page to tell her story. After nearly an hour-long interview, I beg to differ. By the end...
Profile: Gloria McKenzie
Lady Limitless: Gloria McKenzie Photo by Luke George Photography “I’m really not that interesting, you know,” says Gloria McKenzie with a wry smile. Born in 1938, at the end of the Great Depression, and part of the Silent Generation, Gloria McKenzie has seen and done...
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...
In Memoriam: Tom Gavin
Longtime Benicia resident, Tom Gavin passed away November 30th, 2022, at the age of 70, after a battle with cancer. Originally from Chicago, he moved to Vallejo at age 16 and lived in Benicia for the past 37 years. In that time, he became a valued member of the...
