California Benicia

Benicia offers access to several healthcare facilities and medical centers:

In Benicia:
Benicia Urgent Care + TeleHealth services include urgent care, occupational medicine, lab tests, ECG, wound care, and telehealth services and is open daily with shorter wait times compared to most ERs.

• Benicia Urgent Care + TeleHealth

Family Health Center of Benicia focuses on chronic disease management, psychiatric care, weight loss, minor procedures, and urology and operates under networks like John Muir Health and NorthBay Healthcare.

• Family Health Center of Benicia

Nearby Hospitals:
John Muir Medical Center (Walnut Creek & Concord) is recognized for excellence in cancer care, cardiac care, general surgery, orthopedics, and neurology.

• John Muir Medical Center (Walnut Creek & Concord)

Accredited by The Joint Commission, Sutter Solano Medical Center (Vallejo) specializes in heart failure treatment and surgical care.

• Sutter Solano Medical Center (Vallejo)

Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital with top safety scores and extensive staff whose facilities provide comprehensive healthcare options for residents and visitors in Benicia and surrounding areas.

• Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center

Here's an overview of K-12 schools, high schools, colleges, and learning institutes in Benicia:

K-12 Schools
Benicia Unified School District: This district includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. Not every elementary school is specifically listed here, but all seven are part of the district's offerings.

Elementary Schools:
Joe Henderson Elementary

• Joe Henderson Elementary

Mary Farmar Elementary

• Mary Farmar Elementary

Middle School:
Benicia Middle School

• Benicia Middle School

High Schools:
Benicia High School: A public high school serving grades 9-12, known for its strong academic programs and extracurricular activities.

• Benicia High School

Liberty High School: A continuation high school offering alternative education pathways.

• Liberty High School

Private Schools:
St. Dominic School: Offers education from preschool through 8th grade.

• St. Dominic School

St. Patrick - St. Vincent High School: Located in nearby Vallejo but serves students from Benicia.

• St. Patrick - St. Vincent High School

Colleges and Universities:
While there are no colleges directly in Benicia, several institutions are nearby:

Franklin University: Offers online programs, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

• Franklin University

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences: Located in nearby Oakland.

• Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

Berkeley School of Theology: Also located in the broader Bay Area.

• Berkeley School of Theology

Community Colleges:
Eight community colleges are within a short drive, offering two-year associate degrees.

• Solano Community College
• Diablo Valley College
• Contra Costa College
• Berkeley City College

Adult Education and Learning Institutes:
Benicia Adult Education: Offers ESL, high school completion, culinary, pareducator, and math for trades programs. Classes are available in-person and online.

• Benicia Adult Education

Solano Adult Education: Partners with Benicia Unified School District to provide career and academic advancement opportunities for adults.

• Solano Adult Education

Benicia offers a range of utilities, government agencies, and public resources to serve its community. Below is an overview:

Utilities:
Water and Sewer Services: The City of Benicia provides municipal water sourced from the North Bay Aqueduct, Lake Herman, and other sources. It operates a water treatment facility with a capacity of 12 million gallons per day and a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 4.5 million gallons per day.

• Water Treatment

Electricity: Residents pay an average of $259 per month for electricity, which is higher than the national average. Solar panel systems are popular for reducing energy costs.

• Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Telecommunications: Providers such as AT&T, Comcast/Xfinity, Verizon Wireless, and Frontier Communications offer services including internet, phone, and TV.

• AT&T
• Xfinity
• Verizon
• Frontier Communications

Government Agencies:
City Administration: The City of Benicia oversees various departments including Public Works, Community Services, Economic Development, and more. Its mission focuses on sustainability and community collaboration.

• City of Benicia

Public Works: Responsible for maintaining streets, storm drains, water utilities, and wastewater facilities.

• Public Works

Public Resources:
Community Services Department (BeniciaRec): Offers programs for all ages including sports, fitness classes, senior activities, and rental facilities. It manages parks, trails, and venues like the historic Clock Tower.

• Community Services

Education Programs: The Solano Resource Conservation District partners with the city to provide water education programs for students to learn about local watersheds and conservation efforts.

• Watershed Education Programs

Solid Waste Management: Services include municipal waste disposal at Potrero Hills Landfill and hazardous waste management through Recology Hay Road.

• Hay Road Landfill

For additional details or assistance, residents can contact city offices or relevant service providers directly.

• Waste Management