Matthew Turner Students and the San Francisco Opera perform a version of Cinderella Matthew Turner students performed a version of Cinderella with select members of the San Francisco Opera Weds for the entire school. Students in the cast Clorinda Rachel Sanchez Tisbe - Gabby Geselle Alidoro - Ethan LeGro Herald- Tara Othman Courtier #1 Chloe Bonini Courtier #2 Anna Lassahn Footman #1 Elyssa Byrd Footman #2 Jack Blaettler It was a great performance! Huge Thanks to members of The San Francisco Opera for taking the time to perform at Matthew Turner the children enjoyed the wonderful performance. 10/14/2010

This is the 3rd year our Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific in Benicia, CA is a drop off for the Solano and Contra Costa Food Bank.  We have a barrel ready to receive your food donations for the upcoming winter months.  The winters can be especially difficult for people and families in need of nourishment.  The local Food Banks help to fill this need. We are located at 900 First St in Benicia, CA.  Our office is open from 9AM-5PM every day.  You can often get in before or after those hours also. Please remember when you are out doing your grocery shopping, please pick up an extra can and drop it off at Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific's Food Bank donation barrel. 10/13/2010

Guest Blogger: Ernest Reyla Prudential California Realty Ernest’s Benicia Real Estate Trends and Hot Pick of the week Located in Beautiful Downtown Benicia. This Home Overlooks the Carquinez Bridge & Straits, & the Rolling Hills of Contra Costa. At the Heart of this Gorgeous Remodeled Home Is a Great Room (kitchen/family room) so versatile that it will nurture your every need, from intimate family living to lavish entertaining. The Master Suite will take your breath away. So, sit back and relax or sail away from the 9th Street boat launch. Simply BEAUTIFUL Benicia Real Estate Hot Pick of the Week! Prudential California Realty 801 First Street Benicia, CA 94510 Ernest Reyla Mobile: (707) 673-6633 Fax: (707) 747-5643 Email: ereyla@prucalifornia.com Website: http://www.ereyla.prucalifornia... 10/12/2010

   Homes For Sale in Benicia CA- Market Update. Homes For Sale In Benicia Week Of October 11th, 2010 There was 6 new homes for sale in Benicia CA in the last 7 days. Click Here to see all 68 Benicia  Homes For Sale. The Benicia CA real estate market continues to show signs of improvement. In fact, I have several buyers looking for homes in Benicia right now. If you, or someone you know is interested in selling for top dollar, email, call or text me. DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE IS BACK!! Grant Funds Are Available For Benicia CA Homebuyers! You can get up to $ 12,635 available for Down Pyament and/or Closing Cost Assistance. No repayment of grant required-this is a true grant. Grants are available for single family homes, Condos & PUD's--no income producing properties. Owner Occupied Only--no ... 10/12/2010

Terrific Tuesday Morning to all, Economic news today: Economic optimism was down slightly, the markets are waiting on the release of FOMC minutes. 10/12/2010

Several weeks ago my twin daughters came home from Sonoma State University to help with a Girl Scout Function at Benicia's Commandants Residence.  I told them it will be a treat for them to see the home restored to its former glory. This is a majestic home that had gone downhill after a fire in 1979.  I actually remember going to a wedding back then (circa 1978) that was held there.  I remember how beautiful it was and dreamed of living in a place like this.  And dreaming is all I would ever do!! It was not til 1997 that we moved to Benicia, CA.  It was so sad to see the home look unloved and unkempt when we moved here.  However, the City of Benicia rallied and with grants and funds was able to restore the lovely mansion in the past several years. The Commandant's Residenceis explained ... 10/11/2010

Benicia Resident ages 54 years in one day! (edit/delete) Benicia Real Estate Agent ages 54 years in one day! Benicia Resident Earl Miller was surprised to find that in the morning of September the 24th he woke up 54 years older in one day. Earl said he woke up and was going to get ready for school and realized he had aged and now was older than all his teachers, parents, and grandparents.  He said he didn't feel much different as all that changed was his physical appearance. He wasn't a day smarter and was still worried about what the girls would think. He still decided to go to school, and went to his father's closet and found some clothes to wear for the day. He was really confused about his desire to wear a Hawaiian shirt, but all that would fit was a black shirt. He headed off to sc... 10/10/2010

Mexico Vacation Bargains (edit/delete)   San Pancho Mexico, Roberto's Bungalows San Pancho, Mexico, Roberto's Bungalows (edit/delete) This is our family vacation spot that we had built with you in mind Roberto's Bungalows, Called Roberto's Bungalows named for our dad Robert. Roberto's is located in San Pancho Mexico. Just a few miles away from Sayulita Mexico which boasts one of the best surfing spots in Nayarit Mexico. Just 30 miles North of Peurto Vallarta this is paradise. Check out the 360 views below and see how Serene and wonderful your vacation could be this year. Very affordable and a tropical paradise. The courtyard has a beautiful large pool to keep cool under the palm trees and lush tropical gardens. The rooms are all air conditioned and private. the beautiful beach is just t... 10/10/2010

Benicia Real Estate (edit/delete)  Benicia Real Estate, by Earl Miller       Benicia Real Estate Hello Benicia residents. It really is time to buy here in Benicia, as the interest rates are still in the 4's and I have heard a few stories of some in the high 3's. Prices are starting to creep up a bit and when that happens it is time. The inventory is real low at the present time, so you will need a good Realtor to really work hard to get you what you are looking for. If you are thinking about selling your home I can get you on to your next home or adventure. I can help you with  a Short Sale or foreclosure Earl Miller Benicia Real Estate Experienced Water's End homes agent Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific     www.earlsbeniciarealestate.com 10/10/2010

Benicia Open Houses Oct 8th &  9th Rose Hadaway Coldwell Banker Benicia 498 Grey Ct Sat 1-5 Sun 1-4 Jeff Dennis Coldwell Banker Benicia 403 West  M St Sun 1-4 Valerie Bechelli Coldwell Banker Benicia 147 Panorama Dr Sat 1-4 Kelley MacInnes Coldwell Banker Benicia 160 Carlisle Way Sun 1-4 Jeannie Hamann Hamann Real Estate 831 Oxford Way Sat 1-4? 10/09/2010

IF you live in Benicia, CA and have a Bank of America Mortgage and you are in the foreclosure process, did you know BofA has halted all foreclosures? in all 50 states?  Some of the other big name banks, like Chase and GMAC, have halted foreclosing on delinquent homeowners in 23 states but not expanded to Benicia, CA...yet. What does this mean to you?  With a halt in this process you might have an opportunity to get out from under the mortgage debt by short selling your home.  You might have thought there is nothing more I can do, "just let the home go back to the bank."  Foreclosure damages your credit and damages it for a longer period of time than a short sale. Why not find out what it would mean to short sale your Benicia CA home? Speak with an experienced Short Sale Realtor.  In a n... 10/08/2010

San Pancho, Mexico Ok it's time to get out into the wild great blue...You got it. I am headed out of the country looking for the ultimate wave. Or just a great wave....Ok a wave! I am heading down to Sayulita to do a little surfing and body surfing. It is a great time to head down to Mexico and enjoy the begginning of the season. November frist changes everything in Mexico, as the snow birds start heading down to the warm weather from all over the world. It is really exciting to hang with a global sence of the world. If you have heard that there is trouble in Mexico......Come to San Pancho, Sayulita, where life is good and there is nothing to worry about except what your choice of dinner will be. Check out http://www.robertosbungalow.com  in San Pancho. This is our Family vacation spot ... 10/08/2010

Recently my business partner, Jenny Castaneda, and I have been fielding questions about Benicia, CA loan modification and short sales. We have counseled clients who are trying to obtain a loan modification and ones who have sent money to a businesses who "tout" they will do your loan modification for you. First off...please know you DO NOT have to pay someone to do a loan modification.  It is not rocket science.  It does take tenacity and resiliency.  There are free counseling services through the government to assist you.  The most cumbersome part is gathering the papers the bank wants to see.  Just like in a Benicia, Ca Short Sale the banks are asking for your latest pay check stubs, most recent bank statements, a completed financial form and a hardship letter. Keep a pad of paper by ... 10/07/2010

A Terrific Thursday Morning to all, Economic news: Initial Jobless claims drop, continuing jobless claims remain high. Friday's Unemployment numbers are expected to show an increase…………if the report is better than expectations we will lose ground. Have a great morning! 10/07/2010

The Butterfly Effect...... If you are thinking that your life does not matter and you think that what you do everyday has no effect on the world.....please watch this.....You matter and everything you do matters. You are change in the world in all the things you do....please watch this, as it will change your life......It does mine everytime I watch it.......You were made perfect and you were put here for a reason. Earl Miller Benicia Real Estate, Benicia Ca www.earlsbeniciarealestate.com 707-280-6366 Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific Short Sales, Forclosures, Selling your home, Buying a home 10/07/2010

Why women are falling victims to the housing market-BENICIA REAL ESTATE Short sale or walk away? Women are among those most affected by the housing crisis. I estimate that 75 percent of my clients are women who are the only mortgage holder on their home. The remaining 25 percent are couples.  Most of my clients are professional women who were recently laid off or unexpectedly separated from a partner and are having trouble making their mortgage payments.  I see a lot of situations where a couple's relationship suffers because of economic issues, and married couples may even go through divorces. Lately I've had a lot of women coming to me and asking for help. Alternatives to foreclosure I want my clients to know there are alternatives to foreclosure. If you want to stay in the home, I re... 10/06/2010

CALIFORNIA NURSES HISTORICALLY INFLUENCE STATE ELECTIONS-BENICIA REAL ESTATE Having been previously employed as an RN, I have seen firsthand the impact that California Nurses can have in an election year or in a heated political debate.  Just ask Arnold how strong nurses can be when it comes to defending their ability to serve their patients.   In my career as an RN, I was both a part of CNA as well as an exempt employee.  Union member or not, nurses are a strong force to change the political landscape of our state. With no incumbent running for governor, there is a tremendous potential for nurses to have a say in which direction our state will go in next.  I encourage you as nurses to go out and get involved in whichever candidate that you believe will do the best for our state, our pa... 10/06/2010

Benicia CA is proud to be a California Main Street City.  What does that mean? This is from Calfornia Main Street "In 1986, California joined a growing national movement to improve the quality of life in America's towns, cities and neighborhoods by reinvigorating the economic health of their historic Main Street central business districts. Developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation more than 25 years ago and administered by the non-profit National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Main Street Program has utilized a public-private partnership of private investment, local government support, and local non-profit assistance to revitalize historic commercial districts.  The locally-driven, grass roots, self-help "Main Street Approach" foc... 10/06/2010

 Benicia Real Estate, by Earl Miller       Benicia Real Estate Hello Benicia residents. It really is time to buy here in Benicia, as the interest rates are still in the 4's and I have heard a few stories of some in the high 3's. Prices are starting to creep up a bit and when that happens it is time. The inventory is real low at the present time, so you will need a good Realtor to really work hard to get you what you are looking for. If you are thinking about selling your home I can get you on to your next home or adventure. I can help you with  a Short Sale or foreclosure Earl Miller Benicia Real Estate Experienced Water's End homes agent Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific     www.earlsbeniciarealestate.com   10/06/2010

A Terrific Tuesday Morning to all, Economic news today: ISM Non -Manufacturing beats expectations + Japan lowers their interest rate. W-St is on a rally so be very careful. Have a great day! 10/05/2010