Panther Soccer Team Edges Past Cordova

The wind really came up in the second half.

Voter Guide: Benicia City, School Board Candidates

On the last weekend before the election, candidates will campaign hard and voters will be wooed.

Patch Poll: No School Day After Halloween?

Benicia schools are closed the day after Halloween. Should the tradition continue?

The Ubiquitous They - Carin Garton

Carin Garton is the Principal of Joe Henderson Elementary

Panther Band Log: Stardate 10-22-11

A successful day unfolded as a real-time journal

Couple empties cash register for kids’ music programs

ABC Music Store and Academy owners stress the importance of music education.

Benicia Swamps Bethel

Panther water polo had a big day against Jesse Bethel High.

Benicia High Baseball Coach is Model for his Peers

Benicia High coach is honored by fellow Solano County Athletic Conference coaches.

Benicia High Varsity Boys Cross Country Capture Fifth League Win

Varsity Boys finish the regular season with their fifth straight win.

The Ubiquitous They - Wendy Smith

Wendy Smith is the Principal of Mary Farmar Elementary School.

Benicia High School Girls Cross Country Team Continues To Make History

Panther girls cross country has another perfect meet to top off a perfect season.

Weidel Email Explains Blank Spot on Ballot

School trustee explains why the ballot looks the way it does.

Patch Poll: School Uniforms in Benicia

Patch wants to hear from the community.

Panther Band Wins Top Prize At Fleet Week Competition

Band program receives cash prize from San Francisco Fleet Week Association

Float Building

In an Industrial Park warehouse Benicia High Students put together floats for the Homecoming Parade and Game.

The Issues: Open Campus at the High School

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 Benicia Unified School District board election answer questions posed by Benicia Patch with input from readers.

The Ubiquitous They - Barbara Sanders

Barbara Sanders is the Principal of Mathew Turner Elementary School.

The Issues: Classroom Discipline

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 Benicia Unified School District board election answer questions posed by Benicia Patch with input from readers.

The Issues: School Uniforms

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 Benicia Unified School District board election answer questions posed by Benicia Patch with input from readers.

Benicia Middle School Tackles Bullying

Anti-Bully Week brings attention to an ongoing problem for Benicia Middle School students.

Panther Band Raises The Bar At Feste Del Mar

San Jose is the site of first sweepstakes win of the season.

Panther Boys Cross Country Running for Fifth Title

Benicia High School boys Cross Country team is running through the competition.

Panther Freshmen Motor Girls Cross Country to Strong Start

Panthers get a rare perfect cross country score in last meet.

Junior Varsity Panthers Shut Out Bulldogs

The JV football team gave fans a reason to have hope for the future.

The Issues: School Maintenance at Benicia Schools

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 Benicia Unified School District board election answer questions posed by Benicia Patch with input from readers.

Panther Band Fired Up All Over Town

Events call for duty in several corners of Benicia

The Issues: How Do the Candidates See the Future?

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 Benicia Unified School District board election answer questions posed by Benicia Patch with input from readers.

The Issues: Should the Schools Prepare Students for Something Besides College?

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 Benicia Unified School District board election answer questions posed by Benicia Patch with input from readers.

Viking Volleyball Overcomes Death of Coach, Beats Longfellow

Girls' sixth and seventh grade volleyball coach died Friday and team wins match following Tuesday.

The Ubiquitous They — Gary Jensen

Gary Jensen is the principal of Benicia High School

The Issues: Should the District Offer Ethnic Studies?

Candidates running in the Nov. 8 Benicia Unified School District board election answer questions posed by Benicia Patch with input from readers.

Panthers Knock Out Armijo

A lot of Austin Carr and heavy defense add up to a 40-6 win over Armijo. Carr has five touchdowns and defense comes up with five turnovers in home opener win.

Test Scores Remain High for Benicia Schools

School board also looking at guidelines for online activities.

It's an Unplanned Annual Event: Lice in Schools

How Benicia School District responds to reports of head lice.

November 8, 2011 School Board Election Handbook: Candidate Q&As, Bios and Voter Guides

Find out what you need to know to make decisions about candidates and follow the campaigns.

School Board Candidate Profile: Gary Wing

Benicia Patch has compiled background information on all candidates running for office in November. Gary Wing is running for the school board.

Whiz Kids: Heidi Wing

Each week, Benicia Patch will feature individual kids, teens or youth groups that wow us with their accomplishments. We want to hear about your amazing Whiz Kids.

School Board Candidate Profile: Bonnie Weidel

Art instructor is running for second term on school board.

Panther Band Parents Go to Camp

It's good for the kids, great for the program.

School Board Candidate Profile: Matt Donahue

Benicia High grad is hoping to bring some young energy to the school board.