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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  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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  Oct 01, 2025

Nonprofits brace for loss of donations from Valero with Benicia refinery closure

Valero, often known for its environmental mishaps, also donated millions to charity....

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  Feb 06, 2025

Benicia officials embrace refinery regulations despite possible Valero lawsuit

The council supported passing an industrial safety ordinance, despite concerns about legal challenges from Valero....

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  Nov 05, 2024

Benicia re-elects mayor, splits on tax measures

Meanwhile, incumbent City Councilmember Trevor Macenski and former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada were leading two challengers for two open City Council seats....

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  Oct 09, 2024

Conozca a los cuatro candidatos que se postulan para el Concejo Municipal de Benicia

El titular Trevor Macenski se enfrenta a la fundadora de la Red LGBTQIA de Benicia, Christina Gilpin-Hayes, al exconcejal Lionel Largaespada y al ingeniero Franz Rosenthal....

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  Oct 07, 2024

Meet the four candidates running for Benicia City Council

Incumbent Trevor Macenski is challenged by Benicia LGBTQIA Network founder Christina Gilpin-Hayes, former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada and engineer Franz Rosenthal....

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  Aug 26, 2024

Las elecciones de noviembre podrían reestructurar los gobiernos municipales de Vallejo y Benicia

El concejo municipal de ambas ciudades tiene varios escaños abiertos para las elecciones....

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  Aug 15, 2024

November election could remake city governments in Vallejo and Benicia

A majority of City Council seats in both cities are up for election....

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  Nov 22, 2023

Benicia places sales tax measure on March 2024 ballot while warning of financial ruin

City Manager Mario Giuliani said that if the measure does not pass, the city would need to lay off a third of its staff....

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  Nov 11, 2022

Benicia voters appear to reject incumbents, Valero in City Council election

Councilmember Lionel Largaespada wrote on Facebook that he called retired executive Terry Scott and planning commissioner Kari Birdseye to congratulate them....

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