Benicia Taps Next City Manager
Benicia’s city council has promoted its interim city manager to the permanent role.
David vs. Goliath: How One Mayor is Fighting an Oil Corp’s Outsized Influence in His City
In 2020, Young was elected mayor with overwhelming support. Now he’s fighting back with a plan to blunt Valero’s influence in the city.
Benicia Police Chief Gets the Permanent City Manager’s Job
Benicia is looking for a new police chief. The city’s current top cop, Erik Upson, was appointed city manager last week in a 5-0 vote by the City Council.
Benicia Selects interim police chief
There's a bit of musical chairs going on in Benicia, California.
Benicia city manager tenders resignation
Benicia City Manager Lorie Tinfow is stepping down, according to a city press release. Chief of Police Erik Upson will serve as acting city manager until there’s a permanent replacement.
Benicia Does a Reversal on Pot Shops
The Benicia City Council has reversed last year’s decision to permit two marijuana dispensaries.
Here Are the Local Cannabis Measures Appearing on the Nov. 6 Ballot
There are dozens of local measures on cannabis to be decided by voters in California next month. Most of them would establish a new tax basis for marijuana businesses.
What’s in a Name? How 75 Bay Area Towns Got Their Designations.
History and trivia buffs, listen up because we’ve got the perfect divertissement before you head into the July 4th Holiday.
Benicia’s Fire Chief is Heading to Coronado
Jim Lydon brings nearly four decades of experience to the San Diego County city.