Visions for Vacancies: The Yuba Manufacturing Site

There are some empty spaces, vacant lots and occasionally a few abandoned shops around Benicia. This new feature gives you a chance to chime in on what you'd like to see in place of the open space—if anything at all.

Organic Farming Comes to Seeno Property in Benicia

Brentwood farming company won’t be using herbicides or pesticides while farming land leased from Albert Seeno.

Readers’ Choice: What is your favorite place for Mother’s Day Brunch?

Here’s our latest article in the “Reader’s Choice” series. Poll votes, reviews and comments are all factored into our selection which will be announced the Friday after this article appears. Click on the “Keep me Posted” button for an email alert on fut

Last Chance to RSVP for Business Workshop

Tuesday's free Main Street Meet-Up, a workshop about online marketing, is almost at capacity.

House Hunt: Open Houses in Benicia, Sunday, April 29, 2012

House Hunt is your source for local open houses in Benicia. Use the list below and interactive map to plan your search for homes open Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Sold: Homes Sold in Benicia April 20-26, 2012

Here is a list of recently sold homes in Benicia.

House Hunt: Open Houses in Benicia, Saturday, April 28, 2012

House Hunt is your source for local open houses in Benicia. Use the list below and interactive map to plan your search for homes open Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Benicia Yard Sales: April 28-29, 2012

Here is a list of some of the yard sales happening this weekend in Benicia.

Photo Gallery Update: Benicia Farmers Market

The colors are great, the veggies are fresh and the atmosphere is happy as crowds of people head to the bottom of First Street for fresh food and chatting with friends.

Chinese Junk, Now a Priceless Piece of History, is Headed Home

The fishing boat built in China in the late 1800s is headed back to its homeland aboard a modern cargo ship.

A Ship on the Strait: Luigi Lagrange

LPG carrier required Coast Guard escort because of the high risk cargo she was carrying to Stockton.

Readers' Choice: Where Do You Purchase Flowers

Here’s our latest article in the “Reader’s Choice” series. Poll votes, reviews and comments are all factored into our selection, which will be announced the Friday after this article appears.

Sold: Homes Sold in Benicia April 14-20, 2012

Here is a list of recently sold homes in Benicia.

House Hunt: Open Houses in Benicia, Sunday, April 22, 2012

House Hunt is your source for local open houses in Benicia. Use the list below and interactive map to plan your search for homes open Sunday, April 22, 2012.

House Hunt: Open Houses in Benicia, Saturday, April 21, 2012

House Hunt is your source for local open houses in Benicia. Use the list below and interactive map to plan your search for homes open Sunday, April 22, 2012.

A Ship on the Strait: Pacific Success

Dry cargo carrier is now docked in Pittsburg.

A Ship on the Strait: The Alaskan Navigator

The California native hauls North Slope crude to West Coast Refineries.

Benicia Yard Sales: April 21-22, 2012

Here is a list of some of the yard sales happening this weekend in Benicia.

Benicia Artist Featured in Leaf Magazine

Concrete sculptor has studio in the Arsenal.

Readers' Choice: Who is the Best Bartender in Benicia and Where Do They Tend Bar?

Here’s our latest article in the “Reader’s Choice” series. Poll votes, reviews and comments are all factored into our selection which will be announced the Friday after this article appears.

A Ship on the Strait: CSL Trailblazer

This merchant ship is a dry cargo bulk carrier. She has a funny looking stern that makes houses the motors and mechanisms that make her a self unloading cargo carrier.

Sold: Homes Sold in Benicia April 6-12, 2012

Here is a list of recently sold homes in Benicia.

House Hunt: Open Houses in Benicia, Sunday, April 15, 2012

House Hunt is your source for local open houses in Benicia. Use the list below and interactive map to plan your search for homes open Sunday, April 15, 2012.

House Hunt: Open Houses in Benicia, Saturday, April 14, 2012

House Hunt is your source for local open houses in Benicia. Use the list below and interactive map to plan your search for homes open Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Benicia Yard Sales: April 14-15, 2012

Here is a list of some of the yard sales happening this weekend in Benicia.

Reader’s Choice: Where is the best place to buy sporting goods in Benicia?

Here’s our latest article in the “Readers’ Choice” series. Poll votes, reviews and comments are all factored into our selection which will be announced the Friday after this article appears. Click on the “Keep me Posted” button for an email alert on fut

House Hunt: Open Houses in Benicia, Saturday, April 7, 2012

House Hunt is your source for local open houses in Benicia. Use the list below and interactive map to plan your search for homes open Sunday, April 7, 2012. The open houses in this article were listed on greathomes.org.

Sold: Homes Sold in Benicia, April 1-6, 2012

Here is a list of recently sold homes in Benicia.

Benicia Yard Sales: April 7-8, 2012

Here is a list of some of the yard sales happening this weekend in Benicia.

Is Man-Made Climate Change Leading to Extreme Weather Events?

Hurricanes, tornadoes and mild winter could be result of global warming, some believe.

A Ship on the Strait: Blue Sapphire

This ship moves dry bulk cargo throughout the world.

Benicia Built Pipe Organ Headed to Fordham University

Local organ company started in San Francisco in 1877

Patch Poll: Who Prepares Your Tax Return?

Tax returns are due two weeks from today and we want to know who is preparing yours.

Sold: Homes Sold in Benicia, March 24-30, 2012

Here is a list of recently sold homes in Benicia.

Benicia Yard Sales: March 31-April 1, 2012

Here is a list of some of the yard sales happening this weekend in Benicia.

The New Look of Patch Is Here

We gave ourselves a makeover to make your experience better.

Mega Millions Tickets Available All Over Town

Buy early to avoid lines.

Comic-Con Plans New Badge Sale After Problems, Complaints with First One

Online resale, a key step for attendees, begins at 8 a.m. Pacific time this morning, Comic-Con said, so Benicians who like to dress as their favorite super-hero and hang out with others who enjoy the same thing, still have a chance.

Reader’s Choice: Burritos Benicians Like to Eat

Here’s our latest article in the “Reader’s Choice” series. Poll votes, reviews and comments are all factored into our selection which will be announced the Friday after this article appears. Click on the “Keep me Posted” button for an email alert on fut

House Hunt: Open Houses in Benicia March 25, 2012

House Hunt is your source for local open houses in Benicia. Use the list below and interactive map to plan your search for homes open Sunday, March 29.