Good day Benicia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Martini Shake Off and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• American Canyon girls volleyball wins five-set thriller over Benicia (modbee.com) — Benicia High's girls volleyball team dropped a tight five-set match to American Canyon but saw standout performances from hitters Quinlan Gill and Ali Largaespada. The Panthers' boys and girls water polo squads both notched wins over Napa, and Benicia volleyball now looks ahead to a home match against Hercules that local fans can attend.
• Bay Area Air District invests $40 million in Benicia (thereporter.com) — Benicia is set to receive a major $40 million boost from the Bay Area Air District, with $30 million going to city projects and $10 million to Benicia Unified schools. The money will fund cleaner energy in public buildings, electric police and fire vehicles, hundreds of new trees, and healthier, more efficient classrooms—especially important as the city transitions away from the recently closed Valero refinery.
• Benicia police arrest mural vandalist (thereporter.com) — Benicia police have arrested a Vallejo artist accused of twice vandalizing the "Together We Rise" mural in downtown, targeting its Pride flag section. City leaders and residents are condemning the acts as attacks on Benicia's inclusive values, while officials emphasize using camera technology to identify suspects and pledge to hold anyone damaging local art or memorials accountable.
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