Benicia Voice

In this episode of The Benicia Voice host Ruben Brunt talks to Jeremy Carlock, President of Got Watts? about the current NEM tariff, NEM 2.0, which is available for new customers until April 14, 2023. On April 15, 2023, new solar customers will be enrolled in the new Net Billing Tariff (NBT). This is an important Podcast for anyone considering installing solar now or in the future. www.gotwatts.co...

In this episode of The Benicia Voice host Ruben Brunt talks to Ramana Vieira who will be performing at The Benicia Diversity Festival, Saturday April 22nd 11am-5pm, at the Benicia Marina Pavilion next to the Benicia Yacht club. Ramana is a wonderful singer and a great guest so we hope you enjoy it. Please follow this link for Ramana Vieira's website: www.ramanavieira.net For more information o...

In this episode host Ruben Brunt is in the 16c Crown Inn in Groombridge, East Sussex, England and comparing an old fashioned English pub with a bar in Benicia amongst other things! Ruben also talks about the importance of supporting local businesses - use them or lose them! Finally, Ruben talks about travelling and visiting England and East Sussex, sharing some useful information for potential tra...

In this episode of The Benicia Voice host Ruben Brunt discusses the challenges faced by Benicia which Erik Upson wrote about in his last weekly message.  Please participate in the The City of Benicia 2023 Community Survey - Open to all residents Follow this link: https://polco.us/n/res/vote/benicia-ca/the-city-of-benicia-2023-2?pn-method=open

In this episode host Ruben Brunt discusses the recent 'All Benicia Can Save Sustainability Challenge' presentation at the Benicia Public Library. This presentation is part of a six month series that will continue through June 2023. Check with the Benicia Public Library for future dates. Ruben's guests this week are Bart Sullivan, Andy Brunt and Aaron Hartley. 

In this episode of the Benicia Voice, host Ruben Brunt chats with the legendary Bay Area musicians Greg Rahn and Carlos Reyes about their upcoming Mardi Gras Party on Friday February 17th at The Empress Theatre, Vallejo, California. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. This episode was recorded at The Workshop in Benicia, serving wonderful authentic and delicious Louisiana Cajun/Creole, Southern food...

In this episode of The Benicia Voice, host Ruben Brunt and Executive Producer Bart Sullivan talk to the extremely talented piano and keyboardist Greg Rahn about his upcoming Mardi Gras concert at The Empress Theatre on February 17th 2023. The concert will feature his band for this special event, including Carlos Reyes (Violin), Jeff Campitelli (Drums), Fat Tuesday Horns Erik Jekabson (Trumpet), Mi...

In this episode of The Benicia Voice host Ruben Brunt discusses the currently available public transportation options leaving to and from from Benicia. Also featuring an interview with Neema Hekmat, the organizer of the 2023 The Benicia Diversity Festival, which will take place in Benicia on Saturday April 22nd 2023. Useful links: https://www.facebook.com/beniciadiversityfestival/  https://tr...

In this podcast we discuss the recent city council meeting. Mayor Steve Young explained in the meeting why it is necessary for the city council to explore potential housing developments within the city limits, and we include an audio clip of Steve discussing that.   

In this episode of the Benicia Voice, host Ruben Brunt continues to discuss ideas for the development of the East E Street lot in Benicia. Executive Producer Bart Sullivan presents some ideas for the lot which are based on a development in Hawaii, and to see that follow the links below: https://nokafairkauai.com  https://www.facebook.com/nokafair/videos/145295806149797/

In this first podcast of this new year, The Benicia Voice podcast host Ruben Brunt discusses the East E Street parking lot, and some ideas for development of this lot to provide accessible housing, more retail units and parking. This week's guests are long term Benicia resident with real estate experience Mark McDonald, Executive Producer Bart Sullivan and Producer Andy Brunt. The Benicia City Cou...

In this episode of the Benicia Voice, Ruben and his guest Rick Watson talk about Benicia, what Benicia was like to grow up in back in the 1960's and 1970's, The North Study Area and the city infrastructure. 

In this episode of the Benicia Voice, the host Ruben listens in to the public Community Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting held at the Valero Oil Refinery. The meeting was held to update residents on Valero's air monitoring equipment and their response to incidents.    

In this episode of the Benicia Voice, the host Ruben Brunt continues to discuss housing with Benicia council member Trevor Macenski, Executive Producer Bart Sullivan and Producer Andy Brunt.   

In this episode of The Benicia Voice, host Ruben Brunt continues to discuss with his producer Andy and executive producer Bart the current situation regarding housing in the city,  the accessibility to housing for current residents and people wanting to move into the city, and the North Study Area. In this episode we also introduce the 'Broom Handle' and some familiar guest voices!  

In this episode of the Benicia Voice host Ruben Brunt discusses the current state of housing in Benicia, with regards to the supply, affordability, and other factors that affect existing residents and also people wanting to move into Benicia. 

In this episode of The Benicia Voice our guest is Benicia Mayor Steve Young. Steve has spent more than 28 years in local government, managing various projects in the fields of Community Development, Redevelopment, Affordable Housing, Neighborhood Preservation and Economic Development in various cities in California and Virginia.  Steve was elected to the Benicia City Council in November 2016...

In this episode of the Benicia Voice we discuss the second flyer we received today that was paid for by 'Progress for Benicia' promoting two candidates in the upcoming Benicia election.  Representation. Any views or opinions represented on the podcast are personal and belong solely to the Creator and do not represent those people, institutions or organizations that the Creator may or may not...

In this episode of the Benicia Voice the host. Ruben Brunt, discusses the recent interviews with the candidates for the upcoming Benicia City Council elections.  Representation. Any views or opinions represented on the podcast are personal and belong solely to the Creator and do not represent those people, institutions or organizations that the Creator may or may not be associated with in pro...

In this engaging and interesting interview with Billy Innes, a candidate for the Benicia City Council Elections on November 8th 2022, we talk about his vision for the future of Benicia, the Valero PAC, Measure R, transportation, housing, and music and art in Benicia. 

In this Benicia Voice Podcast I interview  Lionel Largaespada, Benicia City Member and candidate for re-election on November 8th 2022. Also joining me is Bart Sullivan and Andy Brunt, both Benicia residents. 

In this week's podcast I interview Christina Strawbridge, Benicia City Councilmember, and I ask her why she would like your vote for re-election in the upcoming city council election on November 8, 2022.   

This week we discuss the topics raised to the candidates for City Council election during the recent Rancho Benicia Forum.  You can find it on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdAmL4YffPj8U5yLKZe7rQ

In this episode of the Benicia Voice I interview Kari Birdseye who is running in the November local elections for The Benicia City Council. 

In this episode of The Benicia Voice podcast I talk to Terry Scott. Terry is running in the upcoming local election for a position on the Benicia City Council.