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Pa. police: Girl, 13, led high-speed car chase
... on Nov. 15. They say the girl had accused Stewart of abusing her and he argued with Lee about the allegation. Cops: Benicia girls beat classmate, posted online Cops: Benicia girls beat classmate, posted online Two Northern California middle school ... Comment?
Solano County homeowners to see dip in property taxes
... of those have been in public safety. Can we keep doing that?" The situation created by "the bump," is similar in Benicia, its finance director Rob Sousa said. The city's expected $250,000 revenue increase has become an approximately $250,000 ... 11 comments
Benicia glassblowers hope for smooth holiday sales
They're Benicia's glassblowing equivalent to Detroit's Big Three of Ford, GM and Chrysler. 1 comment
Solano Choral looking good at 40
... sanctioned singers in 1983. The nearly 60 vocalists come "from all over the county" with many from Vallejo and Benicia, said Intintoli, who adjusts the program as budget cuts occur. "We plan accordingly," she said. "Sometimes, we'll do a big budget ... Comment?
Senior Krystle Terrado scored a career-best 24 points to lead Benicia High School in a 62-33 rout of Mt. Comment?
Vallejo tattoo shop gives Santa a hand
... church is looking for unwrapped gifts that cost at least $10. The gifts can be dropped off at barrels at Allied Ink, Benicia Coffee House, Grow Hydroponics and Kay's A Gift of the Heart. The donations can be appropriate for any age, Cuellar said. ... 1 comment
Lower property taxes not good news for all
... of those have been in public safety. Can we keep doing that?" The situation created by "the bump," is similar in Benicia, its finance director Rob Sousa said. The city's expected $250,000 revenue increase has become an approximately $250,000 ... 17 comments
Author speaks today to Solano County genealogy group
... says she has put to rest the myth that there were few, if any early African-Americans in towns such Vallejo, Napa, Benicia, Petaluma and Santa Rosa. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Christiansen Room of the Fairfield Senior ... Comment?
... added solid rebounding. Wood plays Vanden for the title tonight at 6:30. In other action, Vanden beat Armijo 47-40, Benicia downed Hogan 43-18 and Justin-Siena routed Vallejo 45-5. Vallejo plays Hogan today at 2 p.m., followed by Justin-Benicia at ... Comment?
Motorists dislike plan to raise tolls on seven Bay Area bridges
... on a big burden. California is having a very rough time," said Alison Shurtleff, a recently laid-off worker from Benicia whose daughters cross a bridge to reach their jobs. "We have to get across the bridge to get a job." During a small but spirited ... 1 comment
Benicia vet building ready for renovation
Four years after a grand jury found major safety problems at the Benicia Veterans Memorial Building - including windows that children could easily fall from - local officials say a long-awaited renovation can begin. Comment?
Messina to be sworn in at special Benicia council meeting
The Benicia school board will hold a special meeting Tuesday to swear in its newest member, former Benicia mayor Steve Messina. Comment?
Vallejo Choral Society to perform songs of the holidays
... ca, Christmas has become very special, filled with comfort and joy." When : Dec, 5, Community Congregational Church, Benicia; Dec. 13, Springbrook Masonic Temple, Info : vallejochoral.org. Comment?
Schools in Vallejo, Benicia among best in state
Vallejo and Benicia made one education advocacy group's honor roll this year, each having public schools named to a list of the state's best. 3 comments
5 people safe after Vallejo fire
... o rescue the family dog, fire officials said. A total of 18 firefighters responded to the fire, with mutual aid from Benicia, Crockett and American Canyon activated. 3 comments
How did the blue whale hit off the Humboldt coast actually die?
... waters for a month without a permit" charges Steve Sullivan, vice president of Sea Surveyor Incorporated, a Benicia-based company that also does seafloor mapping. "Their permit expired Sept. 30. And the State Lands Commission did not renew [it] ... Comment?
Tattoo keeps man out of U.S. Air Force
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Tattoo keeps man out of U.S. Air Force >> Posted By BronxBomber 22 hours, 13 minutes ago in News > BENICIA, California - It wasn't a sexy half-naked lounging lady. Comment?
Mission: Move a 65 ton submarine
... a nuclear submarine is expected to be rolled to a new home on the Mare Island waterfront by week's end. Phil Joy of Benicia has volunteered to rig together a series of dollies with a total of 32 wheels, and move the 65-ton structure less than a ... 15 comments
Ho Ho Woof Woof Pet precautions for the Vallejo holidays
... feline friends. "With all the activities, it's stressful for the pet," said Peter Wilson, executive director of the Benicia/Vallejo Humane Society. There's Thanksgiving, with big, mouth-watering turkey drumsticks. Alluring for humans. However ... 3 comments
Air Force relents on tattoo ban
... learned they had been disqualified on the eve of their flight to San Antonio for basic training. Josh Parker, 18, of Benicia, Calif., has a tattoo of his name written in Hebrew. George Sanchez, Jr., 19, of Roseville, Calif., has his family's name ... Comment?