Benicia Voice

In today's episode Ruben, along with his regular crew, discusses a variety of local issues including a heart warming story about rescuing cats, trollies, transport in Europe, Oktoberfest, and more!

In this captivating episode of the Benicia Voice, we invite you into our studio to meet Debbie Mcquilkin, the dedicated Transit Mobility Program Coordinator of the Solano Transit Authority.

Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey into the realm of local transit with the Solano Mobility program! Debbie will share invaluable insights on trip planning and navigating our local transit systems.

Discover a top-notch travel tip: Dial the Solano Mobility toll-free number at 800-535-6883 to streamline your trip planning process.

The knowledgeable and friendly Solano Mobility staff eagerly awaits your call, ready to assist you on your transit adventure!

In this episode of the Benicia Voice we're in the studio with Maruf Noyoft, Violinist Bob Joslyn, Neema Hekmat (on the hammer dulcimer), and Bart Sullivan (on guitar), talking about and previewing the upcoming World Music Jam at the community piano on First Street in Benicia (In front of St. Pauls Church) Sunday, September 10 at noon. This is a FREE concert and all are welcome.

Maruf Noyoft is an award-winning internationally known filmmaker and musician. Maruf plays the "Rubab," a stringed bowed instrument, and the national instrument of Afghanistan. It was in invented in the same country and dates back to the 7th century. The Rubab is widely played in countries like Azerbaijan, Turkey, Iran, Uzbekistan, and many more!

In this episode we discuss the proposed bay area bridge toll increases, plus a lot more. This week's guests are Benicia Residents Rick Watson and Lacey.

In this episode of The Benicia Voice podcast, host Ruben Brunt discusses Senator Scott Weiner introduced SB 532, the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Public Transportation Emergency Act, which would temporarily raise tolls on seven state-owned bridges in the Bay Area to $8.50 for five years. That is a $1.50 increase.

Ruben also discusses the decision by State Farm and Allstate Insurance to stop accepting new applications for home insurance in California due to wildfire risks and an increase in construction costs.

In this episode of The Benicia Voice host Ruben Brunt chats about lots of things...! Accessibility, the Benicia Pedestrian Crossings, Shakespeare, Walkers Shortbread, Lucca's etc.

In this episode stand-in host Andy Brunt talks with Executive Producer Bart Sullivan about Walkers Shortbread, the Benicia North Study Area, and where we get our news in the age of social media.

In this episode of the The Benicia Voice we discuss the Benicia City budget deficit, and what measures and ideas should be taken to help deal with it. We also discuss manufacturing in the Benicia, and in the USA, and why many US companies have decided to move their manufacturing to Mexico or offshore.

In this episode of the Benicia Voice, stand-in host Andy Brunt and Bart Sullivan discuss a proposal to develop and improve the E Street Parking Lot in downtown Benicia. We welcome your comments and feedback!

In this podcast, host Ruben Brunt discusses the current situation with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).

It has been recently reported in the news that BART will soon be facing a $150M annual shortfall due to much lower ridership as a result of the pandemic. More people are working remotely and therefore not using BART during the week to commute. However, ridership has increased at the weekends, so BART is considering reducing the frequency of trains during the week to one per hour.

Ruben also discusses the idea of having on demand Micro-transit for Benicia. Bakersfield has an on demand GET Bus service which competes with Lyft and Uber, and it is popular with the local community.