I was born in Oakland, CA, delivered into this world by the same doctor who delivered both my mom and dad… By Stephen Golub, Benicia resident and author, “Benicia and Beyond” column in the Benicia Herald, May 31, 2026 This past week, City Council Member Kari Birdseye kindly took the time for an interview regarding … Continue reading Stephen Golub: Interview with Benicia City Council Member Kari Birdseye
REALLY IMPORTANT – It’s FINALLY time to vote – do it today! By Roger Straw, May 30, 2026 Like many of you, I’ve held off casting my ballot. Democrats, Independents and fed up Republicans were concerned for awhile that our primary election next Tuesday, June 2, could result in a runoff between 2 Republicans. So … Continue reading We’ve held off in order to assure a Democrat in the Governor’s race. Now it’s possible to have 2 Dems!
[This is an incredibly important article, with hope and sunshine beyond the muddled days of our Trumpian dystopia. Take 3 minutes and read this! – R.S.] Dems, Want to Defeat Trump? Form a Team of Rivals… You can win in a landslide. New York Times, by Thomas L. Friedman, Feb. 25, 2020 If this election … Continue reading Here’s how Dems can defeat Trump in a landslide
[BenIndy Editor – Below is an interesting overview on our March 3 California election. Note that March 3 is a PARTY PRIMARY for presidential candidates, but we actually ELECT our non-partisan Solano County Supervisor. Progressive Democrats of Benicia have endorsed Monica Brown for Supervisor, and will hold a presidential candidate forum on Feb. 12. Vote … Continue reading California’s March 3 election – here’s the Benicia & Solano info