Benicia Voice

In this episode of The Benicia Voice Podcast we meet the cast and the director of the Benicia Theater Group's current production of the British farce 'Run for Your Wife' by Ray Cooney and directed by Clinton Vidal John Smith leads a comfortable life, two of them actually. A London cab driver with two wives, two homes and a carefully kept timetable, he has the whole arrangement running...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Ruben, Courtney, and Greg , along with producer Bart , bring listeners a special presentation from the League of Women Voters of Solano County . The Benicia Voice team is recording the League's “Pondering Propositions” presentation, an informative, nonpartisan discussion of the 14 California statewide propositions appearing...

On today’s episode, hosts Courtney and Greg are joined by producer Bart Sullivan for an important conversation about Benicia’s financial future and three local ballot measures that voters will decide in the upcoming November 3, 2026, election. Their special guest is Benicia Mayor Steve Young , who joins the Benicia Voice team to discuss Measures X, Y, and Z , what each measure proposes, why they a...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! On today’s episode, hosts Courtney and Ruben are joined by producers Andy and Bart for a lively conversation about music, the arts, and an exciting community event coming to Benicia! The spotlight is on Local & Live Benicia , a celebration of local talent, live entertainment, and the creative spirit that makes Benicia such a special place. The Benicia V...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! On today’s episode, producer Andy is joined by producer Bart to bring listeners a special edition of the Benicia Voice Podcast featuring the Benicia City Council Candidate Community Q&A held September 29, 2026 . Benicia Voice recently brought together City Council candidates Terry Scott, Kari Birdseye, and Justin Zollars for a live, informal conversatio...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! On today’s episode, host Greg is joined by producers Andy and Bart for another timely conversation about Benicia, the challenges facing the community, and the decisions that will help shape the city’s future. Their special guest is Benicia City Council member Kari Birdseye , who is currently running for re-election to the City Council in 2026. Kari joins th...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! On today’s episode, host Ruben is joined by co-host Greg , along with producers Andy and Bart , for a conversation about Benicia and the important decisions facing the community. Their special guest is Benicia City Council member Terry Scott , who is currently running for re-election to the City Council in 2026. Terry joins the Benicia Voice team to talk ab...

In this episode of the Benicia Voice we talk to Chris Robinson about the upcoming 4th annual Guitar Festival at Lucca Beet Garden. The Lucca Guitar Festival starts on Thursday August 20th and finishes on Sunday August 23rd at Lucca Beer Garden in Benicia.

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast with hosts Greg and Ruben, along with producer Bart. In this episode, Greg, Ruben, and Bart talk about two great ways to get out, have some fun, and enjoy the Benicia community — the Lucca Beer Garden Guitar Festival and Benicia bocce! 🎸 First up is the 2026 Lucca Beer Garden Guitar Festival , happening August 20–23 . Four days celebrating the guitar and live...

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast with host Greg and producers Andy and Bart. In this episode, Greg, Andy, and Bart dive into a topic that affects just about everyone: tipping . From coffee shops and restaurants to delivery apps, self-checkout kiosks, and service professionals, tipping has become a growing part of everyday life. When is it appropriate? Has tipping culture gone too far? How do s...

Welcome to the 🎙️ Benicia Voice Podcast with host Greg alongside producers Andy and Bart. In this episode, Greg, Andy, and Bart preview one of Benicia's signature summer traditions— Benicia Shakespeare in the Park coming to Marina Pavilion Green in Benicia this Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM . This production will be Richard III , one of Shakespeare's most gripping historical dramas, Richard...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! Welcome to another episode of the Benicia Voice Podcast , where community conversations come alive. Join host Ruben , along with producer Andy , for another engaging conversation featuring people who are making a difference in their communities. In this episode, they're joined by special guest Kathryn from Arizona, who shares her inspiring work supporting p...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! Welcome to another episode of the Benicia Voice Podcast , where community conversations come alive. Join host Ruben , along with co-host Greg and producer Bart , for an engaging discussion about what's happening right here in Benicia. Today's special guest is Andrew Urban of My Urban Home Team , who joins the show to share the latest insights into t...

Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! In this episode, Ruben and Bart sit down with Chris and Deb who are the promoters and organizers of the music at Lucca Beer Garden to discuss the exciting summer music season coming to Lucca's. Chris and Deb share updates on upcoming performers and how Lucca has become one of the community’s favorite gathering places for live music, food, and friends. From...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! In this special episode, host Andy , alongside guest host Greg and producer Bart , sit down with Benicia City Council Member Terry Scott for an important conversation about one of the biggest questions facing our community: What does the future of Benicia look like without Valero? Council Member Scott shares his thoughts on the opportunities and challenges...

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! — where local stories, voices, and events come to life right here in our community. Join host Ruben , co-host Greg , and producer Andy as they shine a spotlight on one of Benicia's most exciting upcoming cultural events: Jazz O'Clock at the Clock Tower . In this episode, we'll discuss the extraordinary concert coming to the historic Benicia Cloc...

Welcome to Benicia Voice! On today’s episode, host Ruben is joined by co-host Greg, along with producers Andy and Bart, for an important conversation with congressional candidate Nicolas Carjuzaa. In this episode, the team sits down with Nicolas to discuss his campaign for California’s 8th Congressional District, his background, and the issues shaping communities across the region. The discussion...

In this special episode of the Benicia Voice Podcast , host Andy , alongside guest hosts David and Greg , and producer Bart , sit down with longtime Congressman John Garamendi for an engaging conversation about the issues impacting Benicia, Solano County, California, and the nation. Congressman Garamendi shares insights from his decades of public service, including his work as a member of Congress...

Deb and Chris are back from their trip down-under and here we are presenting you with the Lucca Beer Garden Live Music Schedule for May 2026. Lucca Beer Garden is Benicia's #1 live music venue, with over 200 shows a year, and a wonderful variety of music for all music tastes. We look forward to seeing you at Lucca's.

The Jazz Dinner and Concert featuring the Benicia BMS and BHS school jazz bands is coming up this Saturday May 2nd, 2026 at The Clocktower in Benicia. This is a fundraising event for the Benicia High School Band Boosters. Tickets are available online pantherbandboosters.com Tickets are $65 each including dinner.

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast! — where local stories, voices, and events come to life right here in our community. In today’s episode, host Ruben is joined by producer Andy to spotlight one of Benicia’s must-see spring events: Rumors , the hilarious farce by Neil Simon, presented by the Benicia Theatre Group. Running from April 17 through May 10, 2026, this fast-paced, door-slamming come...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, Host Ruben , along with producers Andy and Bart , take listeners under the hood of one of Benicia’s most beloved traditions — the Benicia Classic Car Show . Which is a fundraiser for the Benicia High School Band. Happening on Sunday April 19, 2026 , from 9 AM to 3 PM, this iconic...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, producers Andy and Bart are joined by special guest Jim Kennon to share exciting news about the expansion of the Benicia Makerspace . The Maker Space is growing with the addition of a brand-new automotive shop , complete with a car lift — opening up new possibilities for members...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, producers Andy and Bart are joined by special guest Jim Kennon , founder of the Benicia Maker Space , for an important community conversation about the closure of the Valero Benicia Refinery . As the Maker Space is located in Benicia's Business & Industrial Park , Jim sha...

Welcome to Benicia Voice — the podcast that amplifies the stories, people, and pulse of our community. In this episode, producers Andy and Bart are joined by special guest Jim Kennon to talk about the exciting upcoming STEAM Discovery Festival , presented by the Benicia Maker Space . This hands-on, family-friendly festival celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) — bring...