Benicia

  144 posts

  May 04, 2026

Solano County homeless services contract awarded to Abode Services after fraught process

The Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority, or CAP Solano JPA, voted 4-3 to approve the contract....

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  Apr 30, 2026

Benicia eyes second attempt at voter approval for transfer tax measure

The city is also considering whether to ask voters to approve an updated business license tax plan as part of its effort to shore up revenue....

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  Apr 29, 2026

Valero fined $3.25M for years of emission leaks and compliance issues in Benicia

Even as Valero idles operations, the Bay Area Air District is requiring it to improve emissions monitoring....

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  Apr 23, 2026

Governor’s proposed budget could force cuts to Vallejo, Benicia school districts

The budget would withhold $5.6 billion in payments to public schools statewide starting in June....

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  Apr 06, 2026

ICE was in Vallejo at least 21 times in 2025, public records show

Federal immigration agents often alert local law enforcement before they arrive, but an ICE spokesperson said they don’t always follow that procedure....

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  Apr 06, 2026

ICE estuvo en Vallejo al menos 21 veces en 2025, según muestran los registros públicos

Los agentes federales de inmigración suelen alertar a las fuerzas del orden locales antes de su llegada, pero un portavoz del ICE afirmó que no siempre siguen ese procedimiento....

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  Mar 27, 2026

Wrestlers hit the stacks at Vallejo’s John F. Kennedy Library

Lucha Libro blends a vibrant style of Mexican professional wrestling with the joy of reading....

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  Mar 02, 2026

Solano County homeless services agency head resigns following conflict of interest concerns

Executive Director DeShawn Waters resigned on Feb. 23 after concerns about a $1.8 million contract to operate the county’s coordinated entry system for homeless services....

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  Feb 05, 2026

Benicia High School students hold anti-ICE walkout

The protest followed a week of school walkouts all across the nation....

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  Jan 20, 2026

On anniversary of inauguration, Vallejo, Benicia protestors express frustration over Trump Administration

Protesters gather weekly in Vallejo and Benicia to voice their concerns about the president’s latest actions....

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  Dec 12, 2025

Non-profit offering daily pay is a lifeline to Solano residents returning from incarceration

For the last six years, the Center for Employment Opportunities, has been working to provide opportunities to justice-impacted Solano residents....

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  Dec 04, 2025

Vallejo holiday craft fair returns for its 28th year

The event will feature local handmade goods and fair trade gifts from global nonprofits....

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