Benicia Herald coverage of Youth Against Brutality protest in Benicia

Benicia High School students hold Youth Against Brutality protest and march on First St. Protesters in Benicia call for an end to police brutality and justice for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. The Benicia Herald, by Galen Kusic, Editor, and Aleta Andrews, Correspondent, June 5, 2020 As the country continues to mourn in … Continue reading Benicia Herald coverage of Youth Against Brutality protest in Benicia

Pandemic in Solano: 12 new cases, including 3 new infections among our youth

UPDATE: See today’s latest information Wednesday, June 3: 12 new positive cases, no new deaths. Total now 559 cases, 22 deaths. Source: Solano County Coronavirus Information & Resources Previous report, Tuesday, June 2 Summary Solano County reported 12 new positive case today, total of 559. No new deaths today, total of 22. Active cases bounced back up … Continue reading Pandemic in Solano: 12 new cases, including 3 new infections among our youth

Public health experts urge police to stop using tear gas during coronavirus pandemic

Doctors say the gas can damage the respiratory system and aggravate COVID-19 symptoms or aid spread of the disease Vallejo Times-Herald, By Emily DeRuy, June 2, 2020 Public health experts are calling on police to stop using tear gas on people protesting the death of George Floyd. An online petition started at the University of Washington and … Continue reading Public health experts urge police to stop using tear gas during coronavirus pandemic

City of Benicia offers more money to local businesses to avoid layoffs

[Editor: Seems to me that SMALL BUSINESSES need to APPLY FOR A GRANT FAST!  Grants are available to companies with up to 500 employees, and guess who has staff & resources to crank out applications in a hurry….?  Note that Sole Proprietors are also eligible.  – R.S.] City of Benicia Announces Benicia Layoff Aversion Fund … Continue reading City of Benicia offers more money to local businesses to avoid layoffs