Mernie Buchanan specializes in portraits, murals and studio art. Her studio is at 117 East D St., downtown Benicia. It also serves as her gallery. It’s open for casual browsing on the weekends, when she’s not participating in a show. Signs will notify visitors if the gallery is open. Cost: Free Location: 117 East D. [...]
From chocolate to pineapple, a variety of aromas await at the Jelly Belly factory tour. Tours leave about every 10 to 15 minutes and last about 40 minutes Free samples of Jelly Belly products are available. Cost: Free. No reservations needed. Location: One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for visitor [...]
European-style racing in high-speed electric karts is the centerpiece of Driven Raceway. Anyone over four feet tall can drive and safety gear is provided. Packages for birthday parties and corporate events are available. Cost: Non-members pay $25 to race. Members pay $20. Membership costs $5.95. Location: 1560 Gateway Blvd., Fairfield. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. [...]
A blend of rich brewing heritage combines with state-of-the art technology at the Anheuser Busch factory tour. Open to all ages, 21 and older can sample. Cost: Free Location: 3101 Busch Drive, Fairfield Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, June through August and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, September [...]
A staple in the area, the Rio Vista Bass Derby — the oldest on the West Coast — attracts anglers from near and far. Combined with the Bass Festival, the event is a three-day party that has something for everyone. While the anglers are out fishing for the big one, everyone else can enjoy a [...]
GREEN VALLEY — The driver of a late-model Dodge Charger is lucky to be alive today after a solo crash near the corner of Green Valley Road and Mangels Boulevard. See update on this story here. According to Fairfield Police, the driver, identified by witnesses as Todd Levingston, 24, was traveling at a high-rate of speed westbound [...]
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