Delaplane, Kristin

Apr 28, 1996

Abstract: (Part one of three) The first newspaper to appear out of Benicia was the California Gazetter in 1851. It was followed by the Benicia Vedette. McGeorge and Cellers were the publishers of the Solano County Herald which debuted Nov. 5, 1855 and was published in Benicia. The subscription price for one year if paid in advance was $5. The publishing company which had its office on First Street also offered services for book and job printing. The first editorial was to thank Capt. Thomas Seeley of the steamer Surprise for transporting the material for the paper to go into operation.