🌱 Patch AM: Meet the artists behind Benicia’s newest abstract art and ceramics show

Hi Benicia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the artists behind Benicia's newest abstract art and ceramics show
• How a Trump jab pulled Benicia's refinery into the gas-price fight.

Also on today's calendar: JBF Solano Fall Kids' Consignment Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 92 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 58.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A-E Source: NY2CA Gallery in Benicia to unveil 'Show and Tell' exhibit (timesheraldonline.com) — A new "Show and Tell" exhibit is opening at NY2CA Gallery on First Street in Benicia, featuring abstract paintings by Irene Nelson alongside ceramic sculptures by Nancy Selvin. The show runs through November 5, with an artist reception and talk this Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m., giving locals a chance to meet the artists and explore their collaborative work.
   

• Trump takes his battle with California off road (newsbreak.com) — California's fight with the Trump administration over forest protections, conservation goals, and disaster preparedness could indirectly affect Benicia through wildfire policy, climate impacts, and energy costs. The newsletter also notes that Trump criticized blue states for refinery closures, likely referencing Valero's Benicia refinery shutdown, tying local fuel infrastructure into the broader battle over high gasoline prices.
   

📸 Around Benicia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Benicia

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• JBF Solano Fall Kids' Consignment Sale →
  6391 Leisure Town Rd, Vacaville
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween & Oddities Market →
  Scout Hall, 991 Loring Ave, Crockett
  11:00 am
• Don't Stop Believin' - '80s Gala for Dogs and Cats! →
  Springbrook Masonic Temple, 101 Temple Way, Vallejo
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Poetry 4 The Mind: Open Mic Poetry →
  The Lucky Garden, 860 Tuolumne St, Vallejo
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Irene Nelson & Nancy Selvin →
  NY2CA Gallery, 617 First Street, Benicia
• Blossoming Horizons →
  Estey Real Estate & Gallery, 216 First Street, Benicia
• Show & Tell: Irene Nelson & Nancy Selvin Exhibition →
  NY2CA Gallery, 617 First Street, Benicia
  12:00 pm
• Benicia Certified Farmer's Market - New Fall Hours →
  Downtown Benicia, Benicia
  4:00 pm
• Crystals & Candlelight at the Chateau →
  Le Sparkly Chateau, 638 First Street, Benicia
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Four Fun Fundraisers Coming to Benicia Theatre Group This October! →
  Benicia Theatre Group, 140 W J St, Benicia
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• I Need A Mic: Open Mic Poetry →
  The City Arts Gallery, 420 Virginia St, Vallejo
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Poetry By The Bay →
  51 Daniels Avenue, 51 Daniels Ave, Vallejo
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found this white dog near 864 Rose Drive.
  He has no collar but he is very friendly. Please message if this is your dog (Nextdoor Southampton)
• I am happy to provide a copy of the latest S&P credit rating for the city of Benicia's financial status.
  It reflects the maintenance of AA credit rating, and acknowledges that the City is taking the necessary and proper steps to maintain a good… (Nextdoor W Side Downtown)

• Florida Crystals Corporation - ASR Group posted a job opening for Packaging Supervisor in Crockett. Apply here.
• Touro College & University System posted a job opening for Nursing Adjunct Faculty (Clinical & Theory) in Vallejo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benicia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vallejo

• South Vallejo will host beautification weekend (timesheraldonline.com)
• Times-Herald Athlete of the Week: Williams makes immediate impact for Vallejo football (timesheraldonline.com)
• Safety bill inspired by Vallejo kidnapped victim signed into law (timesheraldonline.com)

Martinez

• 12 States Sue Over Trump Administration's Weaker Fuel Economy Rules (autoblog.com)

Concord

• Contra Costa Ballots Arrive: Voting Starts Now (patch.com)
• Leslie's Pool Supplies To Close Concord Store Amid Bankruptcy (patch.com)

Ok Benicia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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