Solano County back to COVID-19 Purple Tier – Governor Newsom details

Governor Newsom Announces New Immediate Actions to Curb COVID-19 Transmission Office of Governor Gavin Newsom, Press Release, Nov 16, 2020 New actions include pulling an emergency brake in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and strengthening face covering mandate Vast majority of counties in the most restrictive tier starting tomorrow SACRAMENTO – As COVID-19 cases … Continue reading Solano County back to COVID-19 Purple Tier – Governor Newsom details

Benicia campaigns get colorful boost from local artists

Local Campaigns take on Colorful Look By Vicki Byrum Dennis, November 1, 2020 Local artist Toby Tover is proving that election campaigns don’t have to all look alike. The colorful and creative yard signs supporting Steve Young for Mayor and Terry Scott for City Council that have popped up all over town in recent weeks … Continue reading Benicia campaigns get colorful boost from local artists

Benicia group calls for vigilance over possible U.S. coup

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2020 CHOOSE DEMOCRACY—NO MATTER WHO YOU VOTE FOR These are tense times. COVID-19 affects us all, with concerns for health, jobs, and schools. We are anxious as wildfire season expands, threatening lives and homes, making air unbreathable. Long-standing injustices call for redress. And as we approach election day there is … Continue reading Benicia group calls for vigilance over possible U.S. coup

Vallejo, Benicia police ready in case of post-election mayhem

Police chief: ‘We hope for peace and civility’ Vallejo Times Herald, By Richard Freedman, October 29, 2020 The City of Vallejo, in collaboration with the Vallejo police and fire departments, will open their Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as a precautionary measure starting Monday. This action is being taken in preparation for potential civil unrest directly … Continue reading Vallejo, Benicia police ready in case of post-election mayhem