Diane Ferrucci always wanted to be a teacher. Her dream came true and she has been a passionate educator in the Benicia and Fairfield schools for more than forty years. One of the biggest changes in education she’s observed…
As you probably have heard it's a "dog's life" in Benicia! In 2010 the city was voted the 4th most dog friendly town in the United States by Dog Fancy Magazine. The place has literally "gone to the dogs" with…
Most of us remember the idyllic small town of Mayberry from watching The Andy Griffith Show and the spin off Mayberry R.F.D. in the 1960's. Later generations have enjoyed decades of reruns of these iconic television shows. What is the…
Jan Lucca, of Lucca Bar and Grill, has roots in Benicia that go well beyond the opening of his restaurant ten years ago, and farther back even than the establishment of its first iteration in 1997, the Irish pub, O’Leary’s.…
With a double master’s degree in science and a career as a nurse anesthetist, Ebba Navas is an expert in human physiology and knows a lot about how the brain works. “I do artwork so my right brain can be…
What are they doing now and how do they feel about not being on the City Council? Alan just returned from a vacation to France, where he visited Paris and attended a FIFA Women's World Championship game with the USA…
Bill Cawley’s commitment to excellence and community service has enhanced the Benicia community.
Downtown brings a sampling of the cuisine you can find from Benicia’s favorite restaurants on First Street with two glasses of wine and souvenir glass included.
Sponsor: Benicia Main Street
Here’s your opportunity to sample the cuisine you can find from Benicia’s favorite restaurants on First Street with two glasses of wine and souvenir glass included.Cost: $35-$65
Benicia Main Street draws many people to its popular Farmers Market. The Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, gourmet food, delicious hot foods, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and face painting.
Sponsor: Benicia Main Street
