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Cambridge Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Tuesday, September 1, from Rose Drive to Capitol Drive, from...
08/31/2026

Cambridge Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Tuesday, September 1, from Rose Drive to Capitol Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A detour will be in place using Rose Drive, Solano Drive, and Hastings Drive. Please allow time to navigate the detour or avoid the area if possible.

For more information, visit: https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/roads

Message from the City Manager, Pavement Rehabilitation Update, Fall Gardening, General Municipal Election Info, Youth Ba...
08/31/2026

Message from the City Manager, Pavement Rehabilitation Update, Fall Gardening, General Municipal Election Info, Youth Basketball, and much more!

https://mailchi.mp/3a4580eff2de/cobtw-8340795

Message from the City Manager

August 31, 2026

Good Afternoon Benicia,

I planned to use today's message to provide an overview of the City’s ballot measures, review the components of the Business License Modernization effort, and provide details on the real property transfer tax. And, most importantly, share the City's rationale for placing these measures on the November ballot. Yet, recent thefts of memorial plaques and vandalism of the newest downtown mural provide an unfortunate reminder of why we are working so hard to put measures in place to protect Benicia as such a special place.

Over the past several months, many memorial plaques have been stolen from multiple locations throughout our parks. Most recently, a downtown mural was vandalized, and a section celebrating the Pride flag was covered with red paint. These criminal acts are an affront to the very character of our community. As Benicians, we take great pride in this place we call home. We honor those we have lost by preserving their names in bronze over our waterfront vistas and parks in our community. Our talented artist community enriches Benicia's natural beauty with visual representations of our acceptance and welcoming.

These acts will not go unpunished. We have already deployed law enforcement resources and technology to investigate these incidents and help prevent future acts. We take these crimes seriously and will work to hold any responsible individuals accountable.

These are the moments that test a community. What matters is how we respond to them. As City officials, we are working hard every day to take the necessary action to protect our quality of life. I now ask you to respond as Benicia has so many times before: support your neighbors, stand with community organizations, care for shared spaces, and refuse to allow the actions of a few to diminish the home we have built together. Never stop Believing in Benicia.

All the Best,

Mario Giuliani
City Manager

Rose Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Monday, August 31, between Cambridge to Bolton Circle, from 8 a.m...
08/31/2026

Rose Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Monday, August 31, between Cambridge to Bolton Circle, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A detour will be in place using Cambridge Drive, Hastings Drive, and Solano Drive. Please allow time to navigate the detour or avoid the area if possible and drive with caution.

For more information, visit: https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/roads

Cambridge Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Friday, August 28, from Rose Drive to Capitol Drive, from 8 ...
08/27/2026

Cambridge Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Friday, August 28, from Rose Drive to Capitol Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A detour will be in place using Rose Drive, Solano Drive, and Hastings Drive. Please allow time to navigate the detour or avoid the area if possible.

Please drive with caution.

For more information, visit: https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/roads

The City of Benicia’s official election page (ci.benicia.ca.us/elections) has been updated with information for the Nove...
08/27/2026

The City of Benicia’s official election page (ci.benicia.ca.us/elections) has been updated with information for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.

In this election, two full-term City Council seats are up for election, with each seat carrying a four-year term. Voters will also consider three city ballot measures.

City Council Candidates: Kari Birdseye, Terry Scott, and Justin Zollars. Candidate statements and contact information are available on the City’s election page.

• Measure X – Benicia Business License Modernization
• Measure Y – Limited City Charter
• Measure Z – Real Property Transfer Tax

Voting Resources: Voters can access ballot tracking, polling-place information, voter registration resources, poll-worker information, and campaign-finance reports.

For complete and official election information, visit the City of Benicia Election Information page.

Rose Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Thursday, August 27, between Cambridge to Bolton Circle, from 8 a...
08/27/2026

Rose Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Thursday, August 27, between Cambridge to Bolton Circle, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A detour will be in place using Cambridge Drive, Hastings Drive, and Solano Drive. Please allow time to navigate the detour or avoid the area if possible and drive with caution.

For more information, visit: https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/roads

The City of Benicia has officially earned the Prohousing Designation from the State of California! Announced by Governor...
08/26/2026

The City of Benicia has officially earned the Prohousing Designation from the State of California! Announced by Governor Newsom, Benicia is one of just 10 jurisdictions in this round—and 75 statewide—recognized for an above-and-beyond commitment to housing.

What this means for our community:
- $750,000 Grant Secured: We’ve already been awarded $750,000 in Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) funds.
- Affordable Senior Housing: Funds will directly support the proposed 100% affordable Benicia Senior Housing development by Eden Housing in the civic center area.
- Future State Funding: Unlocks priority access for additional state housing and infrastructure grants moving forward.

This achievement was made possible thanks to a year-long team effort across City departments, housing partners, agency counterparts, and the Benicia community. Please join us in celebrating this major milestone!

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/20/governor-newsom-awards-11-3-million-to-13-prohousing-communities-to-build-more-affordable-housing/

Road work schedule for Wednesday, August 26 will be as follows:  - Rose Drive (from Cambridge to Bolton Circle) will be ...
08/26/2026

Road work schedule for Wednesday, August 26 will be as follows:

- Rose Drive (from Cambridge to Bolton Circle) will be closed in the morning starting at 8:00 a.m. A detour will be in place using Cambridge Drive, Hastings Drive, and Solano Drive.

- Cambridge Drive (from Rose Drive to Capital Drive) will be closed in the afternoon until approximately 5 p.m. A detour will be in place using Rose Drive, Solano Drive, and Hastings Drive.

Please allow time to navigate the detour or avoid the area if possible and continue to drive with caution over loose gravel.

Starting Thursday, August 27, asphalt placement will begin on Rose Drive. New asphalt will be placed on Cambridge on Friday, August 28; Monday, August 31; and Tuesday, September 1.

For more information, visit: https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/roads

08/25/2026

Last week retired Chief of Police and former Councilmember/Vice Mayor Pierre Bidou passed away at the age of 88. Tomorrow, Wednesday August 26th, Pierre and his family will be escorted by Benicia PD in a procession from Passalaqua Funeral Home to St. Dominic’s Church. After a Catholic mass and private graveside ceremony, Pierre will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife “Teddie,” who was the City Treasurer for many years.

The procession will leave Passalacqua’s at 10:30am. Whether you had the pleasure of knowing Pierre, or just wish to pay your respects, we invite you to stand along Military West or First Street for the procession.

Attached is a map of the full route of the procession.

Cambridge Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Tuesday, August 25, from Rose Drive to Capitol Drive, from 8...
08/25/2026

Cambridge Drive will be temporarily closed for road work on Tuesday, August 25, from Rose Drive to Capitol Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A detour will be in place using Rose Drive, Solano Drive, and Hastings Drive. Please allow time to navigate the detour or avoid the area if possible.

Please drive with caution over loose gravel.

For more information, visit: https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/roads

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250 East L Street
Benicia, CA
94510

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