Benicia Mayor and City Council: “We are saddened and angered…and we stand against systemic racism”

Statement from your Mayor & City Council City of Benicia Announcements, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 6:10 PM We are saddened and angered by the killing of George Floyd and we stand with everyone in our community and across the nation against systemic racism. Enough is enough. Our communities are demanding change that is deserved … Continue reading Benicia Mayor and City Council: “We are saddened and angered…and we stand against systemic racism”

Great info about Benicia Police Dept policies – and a bunch of questions

By Roger Straw, June 10, 2020 City of Benicia publishes new “Use of Force Policy Review” web page, makes Policy Manual available to public – and pledges to remove choke hold from police policy I almost always read the City Manager’s weekly newsletter.  But you know how email inboxes can get out of control… So … Continue reading Great info about Benicia Police Dept policies – and a bunch of questions

Vallejo police shooting: Protesters march to raise awareness for Sean Monterrosa

22-year-old was killed on Tuesday morning Vallejo Times Herald, by Thomas Gase, June 6, 2020 When Black Lives Matter protesters met up Friday afternoon at Vallejo City Hall around 5 p.m., they were met by blocked streets. That didn’t seem to phase a crowd intent on honoring a 22-year-old man who also saw his own … Continue reading Vallejo police shooting: Protesters march to raise awareness for Sean Monterrosa

Benicia retired pastor to friends and neighbors: DON’T GO TO RELIGIOUS SERVICES!

[Editor: Well, if you didn’t know, I’m the retired pastor.  And I don’t even know if any of Benicia’s anti-mask-don’t-tread-on-me folks are planning to attend religious services.  But if they are… DON’T JOIN THEM, DON’T GO!  The story below is living, coughing, deadly proof from nearby.  Oh, and… most faith communities are streaming worship, and … Continue reading Benicia retired pastor to friends and neighbors: DON’T GO TO RELIGIOUS SERVICES!