Dec 19, 2024

Benicia seeks to rebuild senior center with affordable housing

The Benicia City Council is seeking a developer to build affordable housing on two city-owned parcels....

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  Nov 05, 2024

Benicia re-elects mayor, splits on tax measures

Meanwhile, incumbent City Councilmember Trevor Macenski and former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada were leading two challengers for two open City Council seats....

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  Nov 01, 2024

Valero to pay record penalty for unreported refinery emissions in Benicia

The $82 million fine is the largest penalty ever assessed by the air district....

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  Oct 09, 2024

Conozca a los dos candidatos que se postulan para la alcaldía de Benicia

El alcalde actual, Steve Young, se enfrenta a Kevin Kirby, gerente de una sala de exposición de ferreterías....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Meet the two candidates running for Benicia Mayor

Incumbent Mayor Steve Young is challenged by Kevin Kirby, a hardware showroom manager....

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  Aug 26, 2024

Las elecciones de noviembre podrían reestructurar los gobiernos municipales de Vallejo y Benicia

El concejo municipal de ambas ciudades tiene varios escaños abiertos para las elecciones....

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  Aug 15, 2024

November election could remake city governments in Vallejo and Benicia

A majority of City Council seats in both cities are up for election....

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  Dec 20, 2023

Benicia to move forward with regulation of Valero refinery

Residents felt that state and regional regulatory agencies had not followed through on enforcement....

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  Nov 22, 2023

Benicia places sales tax measure on March 2024 ballot while warning of financial ruin

City Manager Mario Giuliani said that if the measure does not pass, the city would need to lay off a third of its staff....

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  Nov 09, 2023

Benicia proceeds with SafeQuest Solano housing project, despite controversy

The city council sidestepped allegations made by former employees that SafeQuest’s shelters went largely unused for months....

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  Aug 10, 2023

Regulator alleges continued violations at Valero Benicia refinery

The air district said that Valero had failed to install required pollution control equipment on eight pressure relief devices....

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  Feb 02, 2023

Benicia City Council approves housing element plan despite concerns

The housing element is intended to insure that the city can meet future housing needs in an equitable manner....

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