The Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair

The Solano County District Attorney's Office in collaboration with the Solano County Office of Family Violence Prevention, will host the Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12 on the Annex Lawn at 604 Empire Street in Fairfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More »

Nishikawa Family Presented at Historical Meet

Rod Nishikawa will give a historical presentation about his family at the next Dixon Historical Society Meeting from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Dixon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 209 North Jefferson St. Read More »

Capturing the Spirit of Homecoming

Time to sport Dixon High School colors of green and white as next week, Oct. 7 to Oct. 11, is Homecoming Week for the Dixon High School Rams. Read More »

New Superintendent Shares Route to Dixon

New Dixon Unified School District Superintendent Brett Barley has only become more diversified in knowledge and skills as he wound his way toward a career in school administration. After being raised by both parents in teaching and school administration, it was likely he’d pursue education. Read More »

Library Program a Plethora of Fun

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Sept. 24 meeting allowed Dixon Public Librarian Ricky Gjertsen to detail the creative library curriculum for all ages. Read More »

Budget 101

A newly created Fiscal Sustainability Outreach Program is now the direct conduit to the city budget process, which many call confusing. Public Information Officer Madeline Graf detailed the program before city officials adopted the plan involving community outreach, communications, and engagement. Read More »

Classic Thriller Comedy Presented

Dixon Community Theater presents “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a classic comedy that mixes dark humor with heartwarming characters from Oct. 12 through 20 at the Dixon High School Theater. Read More »

Stay Current on Vaccines This Fall

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses. Read More »

Library Literacy Volunteers Needed

Solano County Library Adult Literacy Services is looking for volunteers to tutor adults in-person or online in Cordelia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville, and Vallejo. Read More »

Yolo High Wheelers Win 2024 Pioneer League Championship

Bobby Lada delivered a legendary moment for Yolo, sending the High Wheelers to their first-ever Pioneer League Championship with an 8-7 victory over the Glacier Range Riders on Sept. 21 at Dobbins Stadium. Read More »

Cool Patch Honors First Responders

Cool Patch Pumpkins is a family owned and operated you-pick pumpkin patch and home to the Guinness Book of World Records for the World's Largest Corn Maze, but this past weekend, a hundred first responders were there to be honored for their work. Read More »

They Finished A Dixon History Book

Mary Zuniga-Savage lost more than sleep over the past couple years dealing with the grief of losing her dear friend, Shirley Humphrey. She finally made her way through it and finished what she and Humphrey started several years ago: a book about the history of Dixon. Read More »

EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable. Read More »

Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected Read More »

Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming. Read More »

Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state. Read More »

Water Costs Continue

This year, the City of Dixon has had many water challenges. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 9-27-24

Community Garden, City Council, Meet Loaf Mania and more. Read More »

Candidates Forum Set for Sept. 30

Two candidates, Steve Bird and James Ward, will make campaign presentations for the office of mayor at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Council Chambers at Dixon City Hall, 600 East A St. Read More »

No Ticket Needed

It's a free movie, at that. The Dixon Parks and Recreation Department's Movies in the Park family-friendly Universal and Pixar lineup is back. Read More »

Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley Read More »

“American Pickers” to Film in California

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024 Read More »

Blind Seniors Enjoy Tasty Visit to Brazelton Ranch in Vacaville

A group of 21 clients, volunteers and staff from the Pittsburg-based Lions Center for the Visually Impaired (LCVI) visited the historic Brazelton Ranch fruit stand and were greeted by a smiling host William Brazelton. Read More »

Meet the Nonprofits

The upcoming Nonprofits Mixer sponsored by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce will be on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Chamber office, 220 North Jefferson. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 9-20-24

Parks and recreation, POW Recognition day, Library Soccer and more Read More »

Fifty-Year Class Reunion Happening

If you noticed some new faces in Dixon this past week that bear a few wrinkles and maybe silver hair, you might have spotted folks in town who will attend the 50th class reunion of Dixon High School’s Class of 1974 this Saturday, Sept. 21. Read More »

UC Davis Alumnus Discovers New Species of Praying Mantis

A juvenile mantis that UC Davis alumnus Lohitashwa “Lohit” Garikipati collected on a 2019 trip to Madera Canyon, Arizona, proved not to be the commonly known California mantis, Stagmomantis wheelerii, but a new species. Read More »

LDS Church President Turns 100, Invites Service as Birthday Gift

As Dixon resident Luisa Nye becomes a helping hand for fellow Dixon residents through YoloCares, this month, her heart will be giving a birthday gift to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints president Russell M. Nelson, who turns 100 years old on Sept. 9. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 9-13-24

City Council, Senior Resource Fair, Veterans Fundraiser and more! Read More »

New Tennis Courts Get LED Lights

The Dixon City Council approved an additional $24,000 to efficiently light up the new tennis courts, which are coming soon. Read More »

Chugging Along at Dixon Train Days

September should have been a bit cooler choice to feature Dixon Train Days, but even with the 100-degree weather, locomotive lovers came out in downtown Dixon to enjoy pioneering experiences and some even found gold. Read More »

Women’s Club Kicks Off New Year

After hibernating over the hot summer months, the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC), a 100-year-old organization of local women, is ready to wake up and kick off the 2024-2025 year on Wednesday, Sept. 18, starting at noon with a presentation by Brett Barley, the new Dixon Unified School District (DUSD) School Superintendent. Read More »