Ashton Lyle: Giving future generations a reason to stay in Benicia requires careful planning

Benicia can provide future generations with what they need to thrive – without losing its identity By Ashton Lyle, June 28, 2023 My cousin just graduated in her small town, complete with a ceremony reminiscent of my own experience at Benicia High School. Her school, with only 63 graduates, exists firmly outside the suburban identity … Continue reading Ashton Lyle: Giving future generations a reason to stay in Benicia requires careful planning

Whistleblower alleges Solano domestic violence victims were refused shelter to make room for a nonprofit executive

Solano nonprofit executive lived in domestic violence safe house rented from city of Fairfield SafeQuest Solano, the main provider of domestic violence services in Solano County, allowed an executive to live in a shelter rented from the city of Fairfield for $1 a year. Vallejo Sun, by Scott Morris, June 28, 2023 Cassandra Chanhsy, an … Continue reading Whistleblower alleges Solano domestic violence victims were refused shelter to make room for a nonprofit executive

BENICIA OUR HOME, Sunday afternoon, June 25 – program details

LAST CALL AND REMINDER! Here’s some details on Sunday’s “Benicia Our Home” program and information that may be of help to those not familiar with the Clock Tower. This is a once in a decade – or a lifetime – Benicia event – don’t miss it! “Benicia Our Home” This Sunday, June 25, 3 p.m. … Continue reading BENICIA OUR HOME, Sunday afternoon, June 25 – program details

‘Is Benicia a Sundown Town?’

Sheri Leigh continues her reporting on ‘La Migra’ I first heard about the particular incident involving this young person when listening to a recording from a Town Hall–style meeting that occurred on April 28, 2022. The pain in the voice of the then 16-year-old clearly came through even on the less-than-ideal recording as he told … Continue reading ‘Is Benicia a Sundown Town?’