Disciplined and Determined: John Lewis III
John Lewis III Answered the Call to Serve! “The Best Way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi Remember when you first imagined your vision for your life? High school days were clouded with juggling daily assignments and a...
Rad Dad: Marty Jones
In honor of Father’s Day, meet Marty Jones: one local dad who’s going above and beyond for his family and community. Photos by Luke George Photography What is it about Benicia that keeps so many people in town for decades? Is it the unparalleled views of the water,...
Renel!
Renel! Wit and Wisdom Benicia Magazine’s editorial staff had the recent pleasure of interviewing Renel Brooks-Moon, the former radio celebrity and current public address announcer and Voice of the San Francisco Giants. Known simply as “Renel,” she has dominated the...
A Mother’s Love
A Mother's Love: The Foundation of Intentionality and Support Being a parent might rank high as one of the scariest yet most rewarding jobs one can ever take on, and you only get one chance to do it right. A parent's task is multifaceted because while instilling...
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...
