Invasive Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Found on Plants Shipped to Solano Stores

The Solano County Agricultural Commissioner is urgently asking residents to take immediate action after invasive glassy-winged sharpshooters were detected on plant shipments delivered to Costco stores. Read More »

Man Dies in Industrial Garbage Truck Incident

At approximately 8:53 a.m. May 29, the Dixon Police Department and Dixon Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a man trapped by a vehicle in the 100 block of Gateway Drive. Read More »

Rep. Thompson and Democratic Caucus Chair Aguilar Host Student Town Hall

On May 27, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) hosted a town hall for students on campus at UC Davis. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Dixon Community Theater (DCT) is hosting a theater class for students 7 to 17 years old beginning 6:15 p.m. June 9. Hosted at Dixon High School, 555 College Way, the class, led by DCT President Cheryl Sommers (left), will include four sessions of acting games, movement, voice work, improv and creative storytelling for $35 per student. Read More »

Dixon's Action Team Cancels Grillin-n-Chillin

The City of Dixon understands how disappointing the cancellation of this year’s Grillin-n-Chillin event is for many in our community. Read More »

Let’s Not Just Talk About Housing Affordability – Let’s Act

For the past decade, Californians have been leaving the Golden State in droves to find more affordable places to live. We now have proof they’re making the right decision. Read More »

What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber? Read More »

CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon. Read More »

Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students Read More »

Changes to CalFresh Work Requirements Effective June 1

The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Employment & Eligibility division, reminds CalFresh recipients that beginning June 1, federal rules will require some individuals to meet new work or volunteer participation requirements as a condition of receiving CalFresh food benefits. Read More »

Dixon Fire Responds to Structure Fire on Porter Road

At 4:56 p.m. May 15, the Dixon Fire Department received a call reporting a structure fire on Porter Road north of Midway Road. Read More »

Council Hears Update on Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing

Construction to Break Ground by End of Year Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Dixon Family Services will be selling fireworks from June 28 to July 4. Read More »

Hendershots Named Citizens of the Year

Don and Wendi Hendershot were honored as Dixon’s 2025 Citizens of the Year during the Celebrate Dixon event March 14, recognizing decades of volunteer service, civic involvement and historical preservation efforts in the community. Read More »

NFIB Details Weakening in the Labor Market

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released their April Jobs Report showing a softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. Read More »

Summer Recreation Programs Return in June

Summer recreation programs in Dixon are set to begin in early June as the city prepares to open the Pat Granucci Aquatics Center, 450 E. Mayes St., for another season of swim lessons, recreational swimming and community activities. Read More »

Seniors Take a Proud Walk

Seniors from across the Dixon Unified School District retraced their educational journeys May 22 during the district’s annual Senior Graduation Walk, visiting campuses where many began their academic careers before heading toward graduation ceremonies in June. Read More »

Drivers Encouraged to Embrace Safe Driving This Summer

Summer driving brings increased risks, but safe choices can save lives Read More »

Suspect Taken into Custody Following Pursuit

Around 3 p.m. May 15, Dixon Police Department received a report of a reckless driver in a black Mercedes SUV. An officer driving northbound on Pedrick Road at Vaughn Road saw a black SUV approaching from the other direction. Read More »

Thompson Announces Winner, Finalists for Fourth District Congressional Art Competition

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California’s Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Read More »

Dixon Ballers Take the Court

What began as a way for Mitch and Liliy Freeman to support their son’s interest in basketball has grown into a year-round youth program focused on mentorship, teamwork and community involvement in Dixon. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 23. Flag placement will officially take place after the ceremony. Memorial Day is May 25. Read More »

Dwelley Family Wines Opens

A family conversation around a backyard fire pit has grown into a new winery in Dixon, where Dwelley Family Wines officially opened its tasting room May 1 at 800 Business Park Drive, Suite G. Read More »

Mother's Day Flowers Creation with Dixon Busy Bees

We would like to thank the community for their support of the Busy Bees at the Dixon Senior Center. Read More »

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Hosts Community Scholarship and Grants Dinner

Friday, May 1, more than 200 Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) members, family and friends attended the club’s annual fundraising dinner at Pedro’s Cocina, 1425 Market Lane. Read More »

Delta Counties Coalition Responds to Newsom’s Remarks at Association of California Water Agencies Conference

The Delta Counties Coalition issued the following statement in response to remarks made May 7 by Gavin Newsom at the Association of California Water Agencies conference. Read More »

Sarah Montano Receives Violet Richardson Award

Soroptimist International of Dixon recently awarded Sarah Montano, a senior at Dixon High School, with the Violet Richardson Award. Read More »

‘Dixon Grown’ Workshops Bring Residents Together

The City of Dixon has successfully wrapped up its series of “Dixon Grown” community workshops, bringing nearly 200 residents together over the past month to learn about the development process and share input on the city’s future. Read More »

Ramtown Karate Competes at 19th Annual Fighters Cup

May 3, Ramtown Karate sent a group of fighters and coaches to the San Francisco Bay Area to compete at the 19th annual World Oyama Karate Fighters Cup. Read More »

Four Days of Entertainment

The Dixon May Fair returned May 7-10 for its 149th rendition, bringing carnival rides, live music, livestock exhibitions and community traditions to Northern California’s oldest fair. Read More »

Helix Electric Joins $390 Million Sacramento Airport Project

Helix Electric brings construction partnership expertise to airport infrastructure project opening in 2026 Read More »

State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026. Read More »