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State Legislators Won't Get Paid

California Controller John Chiang decides to withold paychecks from all 120 legislators.
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Number of Newbie Teachers Declining in Benicia

Layoffs and California's last hired-first fired policy have meant a decline in the number of…
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AAUW Guest Speaker: Mary M. Wiberg

Wiberg, the executive director of the state of California Commission on the Status of Women,…
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California's Schools to Receive Additional $3 Billion

It is hoped the additional funds can save teacher jobs in Benicia.
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Budget Cuts Make it Hard to Maintain Benicia's Botanic…

The restoration will take place Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
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School Board Scheduled to Adopt Budget

The school board is required to adopt a budget by July 1, even if they don't know how much…
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Benicia State Parks on Closure List

California Department of Parks and Recreation released its list of proposed park closures on…
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Reprieve for State Parks Doesn’t Fund Benicia State…

Governor Brown’s action on the budget keeps the Historic Capitol open but doesn’t allocate…
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State Senator Noreen Evans’ Bills to Reopen, Strengthen…

The California Assembly is the next stop for both bills.
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Watchdog Group Launches Petition to Protect Brown Act

Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of…
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Council Will Consider Mostly Layoffs to Balance Budget

The move is required in order to reopen contracts with employee groups.
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State Parks Department Has $54 Million Surplus, Director…

It is still unclear how the newly discovered surplus will affect Benicia’s state parks.
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Proposal to Keep Parks Open Passes Out of Legislature

The fate of park closures now rests with Governor Brown.
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As Sequester Shrinks Budgets, Solano Economy Facing…

Federal agencies will have fewer funds beginning Friday if Republicans and Democrats can’t…
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Benicia Finance Director Retiring

He's looking forward to some quality time on his skis.
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Benicia Voters Starting to Get Mail For Measures They’ll See…

A mailer supporting a statewide proposition was delivered to voters last week.
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Benicia School Board Upbeat In Spite of $2 M Deficit

The school board learned of a nice infusion of cash, but financial will continue in the face…
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Benicia’s Finances Shaky Again

Property taxes and utility taxes are down and the Marina Fund continues to pull money from the…
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Governor Signs Bill That Stops California State Parks…

The bill establishes a moratorium on closing parks and strengthens the role of a key…
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What’s it Like to be a Republican in Benicia?

A new Republican group wants to change the face of the party, recruiting moderate Republicans…
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Graduation Rates Increase At Benicia Schools

More students are graduating in the Benicia Unified School District.
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Was $3.6 Million on The Commanding Officer’s Quarters Money…

Will it be Worth it in The Long Run?
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Poll: How Transparent is Benicia City Hall?

In an effort to save money, the state decided to suspend mandates that require local…
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Former Benicia City Manager Jim Erickson Dies

Jim Erickson died Tuesday following a long illness. He was 67.
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City Council Candidate Profile: Tom Campbell

Benicia Patch has compiled background information on all candidates running for office in…
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Sate Senator Evans Teams with Senator Simitian on…

Proposal would divert funds from other state accounts to help run parks slated for closure.
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Benicia General Obligation bonds Downgraded by Moody's

The downgrade affects about $18.5 million in debt.
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City Council Will Consider Whether to Enter Negotiations to…

Report by city staff says at least $3.5 million needed to correct maintenance issues.
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Guide to State Propositions: What You Need to Know About…

Benicia voters who haven’t filled out their vote-by-mail ballots or who are planning to go to…
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California State Parks Foundation Announces Second Round of…

Funding will help nonprofit partners across the state keep an additional 10 parks open for one…
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