Benicia’s interim police chief Mark Menesini is assuming the permanent position. Menesini will succeed Mike Greene, who retired as chief of police in February.
Benicia’s city council has promoted its interim city manager to the permanent role.
Benicia is looking for a new police chief. The city’s current top cop, Erik Upson, was appointed city manager last week in a 5-0 vote by the City Council.
Benicia City Manager Lorie Tinfow is stepping down, according to a city press release. Chief of Police Erik Upson will serve as acting city manager until there’s a permanent replacement.
The Benicia City Council has reversed last year’s decision to permit two marijuana dispensaries.
There are dozens of local measures on cannabis to be decided by voters in California next month. Most of them would establish a new tax basis for marijuana businesses.
History and trivia buffs, listen up because we’ve got the perfect divertissement before you head into the July 4th Holiday.
Jim Lydon brings nearly four decades of experience to the San Diego County city.