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City of Dixon will host its annual Fourth of July celebration from 4 to 9:15 p.m. July 4. Held at Hall Park, 450 Hall Park Drive, activities will include recreation swim, pickleball, live music, food trucks and fireworks.

Dixon Intermediate All-Stars Capture District 64 Championship

Dixon Little League Intermediate (50/70) All-Stars claimed the District 64 championship after defeating Woodland in a hard-fought title game, earning the program's third district championship in four years across different age divisions.

Cars & Q's Draws Crowds

More than 100 classic cars and trucks and 21 barbecue teams filled downtown Dixon for the annual Downtown Dixon Cars & Q’s event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 27 and was free to attend.

UC Davis Nematology Doctoral Candidate Wins International Honor

UC Davis doctoral candidate Pallavi Shakya of the lab of nematologist Shahid Siddique won “Best Student/Early Career Talk” at the 36th Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists, held recently in Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands. Read More »

City Manager Retires After 28-Year Public Service Career

City Manager Jim Lindley will officially retire in July, concluding a 28-year career in public service. Read More »

Road Trip for Ministry: The Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Highway was America’s first transcontinental highway. It connected San Francisco to New York City, and it ran right through Dixon. You can still see route markers for it and Route 40 along First Street, Adams Street and Porter Road. Read More »

City Highlights Safe and Sane Fireworks Regulations

As Independence Day approaches, the city of Dixon is reminding residents that only state-approved safe and sane fireworks are permitted within city limits and only during specific dates and times established by municipal code. Read More »

Castillo’s Legal Life Support Expands

Growth has prompted Castillo's Legal Life Support to relocate to a larger office at 1450 Ary Lane, Suite D, as the business prepares for another milestone year that includes speaking at the Dixon Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Night and recognition from the Solano County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Read More »

Solano County Appoints Alexander Tengolics as Assistant County Administrator

Solano County Administrator Ian M. Goldberg recently announced the appointment of Alexander (Alex) Tengolics as the county’s new Assistant County Administrator. Read More »

Update on Death Investigation in the Area of Milk Farm Road

Dixon Police Department has provided an update, as of press time on the death investigation reported on June 21 in the area of Milk Farm Road. Read More »

New Fireworks Ordinance, Fourth of July Enforcement Plan

With Independence Day approaching, the Dixon Police Department wants residents to know that the City has new fireworks rules and will be using its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), commonly known as a drone, for enforcement. Read More »

Council Won’t Support SB 1087

At the June 16 meeting of the Dixon City Council, Councilmember Don Hendershot asked for discussion on a consent calendar item, a potential Letter of Support for Senate Bill 1087, the Sustainable Communities Strategy Modernization Act. Read More »

Dixon Family Services to Host Summer Fundraisers

Dixon Family Services (DFS) is preparing for two major summer fundraising efforts aimed at supporting programs that assist local families facing financial hardship and food insecurity. Read More »

Dixon Prepares for Busy July Schedule

Residents will have several opportunities to celebrate, learn and connect with the community throughout July, with events ranging from Independence Day festivities and youth recreation programs to community gatherings and specialty shows. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Downtown Dixon Business Association is hosting Cars and Qs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 27. Read More »

All Aboard for Railroad Days

Families, history enthusiasts and community members gathered at Women’s Improvement Park on June 20 and 21 for Railroad Days, a celebration of Dixon’s railroad heritage hosted by the Downtown Dixon Business Association with support from the Dixon Historical Society and local sponsors. Read More »

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California State Senate Celebrates the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week

Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) introduced Senate Resolution 112 to declare the week of June 14 through June 20, 2026, as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week in California. Read More »

72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week Despite Higher Fuel Prices

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5. Read More »

Assemblywoman Wilson’s Statement on Fatal Fairfield Shooting

Regarding the fatal shooting Wednesday, June 3 in Fairfield that followed a high school graduation ceremony. Read More »

All Aboard for Dixon Railroad Days June 20-21

Downtown Dixon Business Association invites the community to climb aboard for Railroad Days, a family-friendly celebration of Dixon's railroad heritage and pioneering past. Read More »

Congressional Gunfighters at Dixon Railroad Days

The Congressional Gunfighters of America is a professional re-enactment group that is dedicated to preserving Old West Living History from the period of the 1870s to the 1890s. Read More »

Air District Celebrates Winners of Annual Clean Air Contest

Twelve students from across Yolo and northeastern Solano counties were recently recognized as winners of the 2026 Clean Air Art Contest by the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District Board of Directors and staff. Read More »

Summer Reading Round Up

Dixon Library is offering a variety of educational and recreational programs throughout the summer, including free meals for youth, literacy activities, hands-on workshops and family entertainment. Read More »

E-Bike Program Expands Access to Clean Transportation

The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, along with the Yolo County Sustainability Division, have launched a new incentive program to help residents purchase certified e-bikes. Read More »

Dixon Police Department Headquarters Close for Renovation and Expansion

Dixon Police Department has temporarily closed its headquarters at 201 W. A St. as of June 15 as the facility undergoes a major renovation and expansion project expected to be completed in summer 2027. Read More »

Council Approves Planning Map for Review of New Housing Developments

At the June 2 meeting, the Dixon City Council heard a presentation about the Dixon Grown outreach meetings and considered maps for a revised Notice of Preparation (NOP) and general plan amendments associated with the Harvest at Dixon and Lombardo Ranch projects. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Dixon Toastmasters are hosting a series of meetings open to the public from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday. Read More »

Buckhorn BBQ & Grill Opens Dixon Location

Buckhorn BBQ & Grill has officially opened its newest restaurant in Dixon, bringing its California-style barbecue and tri-tip-focused menu to the city’s growing dining scene. Read More »

Railroad Days Returns with Family Fun

Dixon residents and visitors will have an opportunity to explore the city’s railroad heritage during Railroad Days, a two-day community event scheduled for June 20-21 at the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Park, 230 N. First St. Read More »

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Small Business Employment Index Declines for Third Consecutive Month

The latest monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows the Small Business Employment Index remaining essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April. Read More »

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Food Allergen Labeling Coming Soon to California Restaurants

Effective July 1, California restaurants with 20 or more locations will now have to disclose food allergens under the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act. Read More »

Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026. Read More »

The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament Read More »

Women’s Improvement Club Hosts Scholarship and Grants Luncheon

May 20, Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) celebrated its final event of the 2025-26 season, a luncheon with dispersal of scholarships and community grants. Read More »

Vacaville Museum Guild to Host Bunco Night

The Vacaville Museum Guild will host a bunco night, “billed as an evening of fun, food and wine, and a chance to win fabulous prizes,” on Thursday, July 2 at the Vacaville Museum, 213 Buck Ave. Read More »

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