Ace Centennial Drone Show
Ace Centennial Drone Show: Pedrotti Celebrates 100 Years There has been a quiet buzz going around town that there’s going to be something special at this year’s 4th of July celebration. We now have confirmation that the buzz is real. Gene Pedrotti of Pedrotti Ace...
Making Benicia History: Black History Month
Recognizing Benicia’s First Black Elected Officials, Andre Stewart, M.B.A. & Dr. Gethsemane Moss, Ed.D. The late Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) was instrumental in ensuring that the accomplishments of African Americans were made public and celebrated. Dr....
A Little Story About John Madden
A few years back in my marketing career, I purchased media for different accounts. I bought ad spots from KCBS and had a long relationship with them. One of the perks was that I was invited to many events. Two of my favorites were the Annual John Madden Barbecue and...
John Passalacqua
John (Sherm) Passalacqua is a fixture in this town, as was his father before him and his grandfather and great grandfather. After immigrating to the United States from Italy in the 1880s, Nicola Passalacqua, bought a ranch that covered the present site of the Benicia...
Nuts and Bolts: Perspectives on 100 Years
Well into the holiday season and with a New Year approaching, we take joy in surrounding our family with holiday traditions. This is especially true for my family as 2021 comes to a close and we enter into our business’ Centennial year! Crossing the calendar we revel...
Jen Roger Arrives to Head Benicia Historical Museum
Jen Roger has signed on as executive director of Benicia Historical Museum. She replaces former executive director, Elizabeth d’Huart who has moved out of state. The personnel committee selected Ms. Roger after a lengthy and comprehensive search and interview process....
From the Front Room to the Stage: An Interview with Juan Escovedo
Imagine spending holidays with the Escovedo family. The E family will spend time with family in Northern California for Thanksgiving and Southern California for Christmas. The family will partake in delicious delicacies, from Sheila's famous chicken to Moms Escovedo's...
Judie Donaldson
Senior of the Year Carquinez Village is an organization that was designed to assist aging adults by helping to provide services, activities, and educational, social, and cultural programs to their daily lives. Per their vision statement, “Carquinez Village envisions...
Resiliency Guy
“Let the lives we help others live be our measure of success.” -Dr. Robert Martinez One of the many impactful actions leaders do is cultivate a vibrant organization. Great leaders do this by encouraging others to be their absolute best and focusing on individual...
