Benicia Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Solano County is lower than the California average.

SR 37, Fairgrounds Interchange Would Get $4M: Infrastructure Bill

California would be a big winner under the federal infrastructure bill passed Thursday by the House, with nearly $1 billion in projects.

Solano County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Benicia area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

Solano County Moves Beyond The Blueprint, COVID-19 Health Order Rescinded As CA Removes Masks Mandate, Capacity Limitations From Businesses

Restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, and most everyday places are open as usual with no capacity limits or social distancing.

I-80 Freeway Shooting: Hit-And-Run Investigation Leads To Arrest

CHP officers found an abandoned car that appeared to have been the target of a freeway shooting but its driver was nowhere to be found.

City Of Benicia This Week For June 7

The latest edition of "City of Benicia This Week" has been posted. Take a look!

Unemployment Decreases In Benicia Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Solano County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Solano County Expands Vaccine Outreach Efforts, Focuses On Improving Access In Hard-To-Reach, High-Risk Communities

Solano County has the lowest coronavirus death rate at 52 per 100,000, in the Bay Area in the past year.

Solano County Government: Community Corrections Partnership Meets June 2 Via Zoom

See the latest announcement from the Solano County Government.

Solano County Launches New Redistricting Website, Encourages Community Participation In The Process

Solano County encourages the public to get involved in the Redistricting process and is taking steps to make it easy to do so.

Solano County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Provides Cash-Assistance To Qualifying Low-Income Households Impacted By Coronavirus

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The Digital Divide: How Benicia Area Compares In Internet Usage

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Benicia area compares.

Cancellation Of Traditional 4th Of July Events In Benicia

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Fourth Of July Fireworks, Torchlight Parade Canceled In Benicia

The city said it has been waiting for guidance from the Governor's Office but wants to give families time to prepare for other celebrations.

City Of Benicia This Week For May 10

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Benicia Restaurant Owner Served With Court Summons, City Says

The Loft Wine Bar and Restaurant's outdoor dining structure is unsafe and encroaches on public property, the city of Benicia said.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Solano County.

Benicia New Agreement For Expanded Use Of Goats In Fire Prevention Vegetation Management

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City Of Benicia This Week: March 22, 2021

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City Of Benicia This Week: March 8, 2021

Please see the following press release from the City of Benicia.

$2.8M Fine Faced For Illegal Suisun Marsh Levee Work

John Sweeney, who operated a kiteboarding club on Point Buckler, must also restore marshlands and tidal channels damaged in the levee work.

Greene Appointed Benicia's Chief Of Police

Benicia police Capt. Mike Greene is a Benicia High School alum who has been with the Benicia Police Department for nearly 30 years.

Upson Appointed Benicia City Manager In 5-0 City Council Vote

Erik Upson has been serving as interim city manager. Now that it's permanent, he'll need to work on finding his replacement as police chief.

Here's How Much Property Tax PG&E Paid In Solano County

PG&E announced over $268 million in semi-annual property tax payments to 50 counties. Here's how much PG&E says Solano County received.

Property Taxes Due Dec. 10 In Solano County, Bay Area

Every Bay Area county has no-contact alternatives for getting that payment in on time.

Benicia Voters Mail It In For 2020 General Election

About one in 11 county voters opted to head to the polls. See the county's record-breaking voter registration totals.

Benicia Election Results: Young Leads In Votes For Mayor

Meanwhile, the race among three candidates for two City Council seats appeared to be a close one.

Benicia Election Day: Report How It's Going

Have you experienced long lines today, or witnessed voter intimidation?

Voting In Benicia: Everything You Need To Know

Here's what to know this Election Day in Benicia, including a map of voting locations in the city.

Benicia Election 2020: Mayor, City Council Race, Measure D

Benicia voters decide among three candidates vie for mayor, four candidates for two City Council seats, and whether to pass Measure D.

Vote In Person In Benicia, Solano County: Vote Centers Now Open

Here’s where to cast or drop off your ballot in person in Benicia and Solano County for the Nov. 3 Election.

Vote Centers In Benicia: Where To Vote In Person 2020

Here’s a list of polling places in Benicia, to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

30K Ballots Already Received By Solano County Registrar Of Voters

The county and others in the Bay Area are reporting receiving larger-than-normal quantities of returned ballots so early in election season.

Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Solano County

ProPublica’s Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Solano County from voting.

Benicia Appoints Interim City Manager, Interim Police Chief

Benicia City Council formally appointed Police Chief Erik Upson as interim city manager, while a police captain will serve as interim chief.

Civil Rights Suit Filed By Family Of Man Shot Dead By Vallejo Cop

Family members of Sean Monterrosa, fatally shot June 2, have filed a federal lawsuit.

'Enough Is Enough': Benicia Mayor, City Council Issue Statement

Benicia's mayor and City Council released a statement on the death of George Floyd and systemic racism in America.

Judge Blocks Delta Water Diversion Over Steelhead Trout

The month of May is a peak time for juvenile steelhead to migrate through the delta to the ocean, according to the plaintiff groups.

Benicia Puts Moratorium On Evictions In City: Coronavirus

Under the order, tenants have to notify their landlord if they are unable to pay some or all of their rent amid the COVID-19 emergency.

Effective Immediately: Solano County Shelter-At-Home Order

BREAKING: Solano County is the ninth and final SF Bay Area county to mandate a shelter-in-place order amid this coronavirus crisis.