Historic Bipartisan Bill to Revitalize Rural America

On Sept. 17, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Rep. James Gallagher (R-CA-01) introduced their bipartisan Revitalize Rural America Act (RRAA) to jumpstart rural economies in Northern California and across our country. Read More »

Get Ready to Rock Out

The bay area’s most rock and roll symphony, Renegade Orchestra comes to Davis Read More »

Newsom Signs SB 690, Reforming CIPA to Protect Small Businesses and Nonprofits

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 690 on Sept. 30, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters. Read More »

Nominations Open for Environmental Recognition Awards

The City of Davis is accepting applications for the annual Environmental Recognition Awards now through Jan. 31, 2027. Read More »

Newsom Signs AB 2727 to Strengthen Public Safety Safeguards for Elderly Parole

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2727, authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove), following two years of work to strengthen public safety protections for children, survivors and communities within California’s elderly parole process. Read More »

FAA Awards Contract for New Air Traffic Control Tower at SMF

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a design-build contract to Walsh Federal LLC for a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Read More »

California Capital Airshow Returns with Night Show and World-Renowned Performer Lineup

The 20th annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented in partnership by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, returns Oct. 10-11 from noon to 8 p.m. daily at Mather Airport in Sacramento. Read More »

Dixon Approves Temporary Data Center Ban

The Dixon City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night, Sept. 30 to implement a 45-day ban on data centers and battery energy storage systems during a special meeting. Read More »

Governor Newsom Should Protect California Small Businesses Facing Predatory Lawsuits

Across California, small businesses are under attack from shakedown lawsuits for doing something most of us never imagined could put our livelihoods at risk: having a website for the company that we’ve founded. Read More »

Musician Regales Dixon Historical Society

The Dixon Historical Society welcomed musician and educator Kat Sena to the Dixon History Museum for a Sept. 20 presentation blending music, storytelling and local history. Read More »

Residents Voice Views on Roadways

Efforts to assess local roadway safety through an online interactive map earlier this year garnered considerable attention from Dixon residents. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Dixon Dropped by Rio Linda, Lambtown Festival Starts Oct. 3, Solano Nonprofit Facing Financial Challenge, Senior Resource Fair and more! Read More »

Dixon Couple Celebrates 74 Years Together

Family and friends of David and Normalee Barton of Dixon helped the couple celebrate their 74th wedding anniversary on Sept. 25. Read More »

UC Davis Grad Returns to Lambtown

Christine Knobel is back at the Lambtown Festival this weekend, a year after being recognized for her knitting prowess. Read More »

Bill Would Boost Tomato Transparency

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson recently introduced a bill that would strengthen efforts to keep low-quality foreign-grown tomatoes from entering the U.S. market illegally. Read More »

SMF Parking Rate Changes Support New Garage and Customer Improvements

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will adjust public parking rates when the new Parking Garage 2 opens later this year, supporting a major expansion and modernization of the airport’s parking system. Read More »

Dixon Eying Temporary Data Center Ban

Dixon will consider implementing a 45-day ban on data centers and battery energy storage systems during a special City Council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30. Read More »

Dixon Fire Department Douses Area Blaze

The Dixon Fire Department responded to and extinguished a residential structure fire on Sept. 25, a short distance from Tremont Elementary School. Read More »

Gang Members Convicted of Murder

The week of Sept. 18 in Department 15 of the Solano County Superior Court before the Honorable Bryan J. Kim, a jury found Defendants Danteon Jeffreys and Mario Johnson Guilty of Murder in the First Degree as well as Attempted Murder. Read More »

Community Invited to Take Part in the Festivities at Merriment on Main Tree Lighting Event

The City of Vacaville invites the community to take part in the holiday magic at the 2026 Merriment on Main Tree Lighting held in Downtown Vacaville Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. Read More »

Lewis Eyeing Next Dixon Project

As the Lewis Group of Companies finishes Independence in Dixon, the $93 million community development on North First Street, it is laying the groundwork for a nearby project. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Lambtown Festival, the state’s largest salute to sheep, lamb and wool, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Dixon May Fairgrounds on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. Read More »

Council Reviews General Plan Amendments to Address New Development Proposals

At the Sept. 15 meeting of the Dixon City Council, they considered a $5,000 contribution to the Downtown Dixon Business Association (DDBA) to help with costs for the annual Christmas tree lighting event, planned for Dec. 5. Read More »

School Proponents Seek Council Vote

Advocates say they are considering pushing for a vote by Dixon City Council members on a proposal to build a new Catholic school near downtown. Read More »

Small Businesses Pressing for SB 690

Sacramento-area and Bay Area small businesses are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign Senate Bill 690, which amends the California Invasion of Privacy Act relating to pen register and trap-and-trace violations. Read More »

A Peaceful Retreat to Pescadero

Lounging out by the pool at Venture Retreat Center, we were the only two souls in this forest canyon at the moment. The topic being discussed was ‘childlike wonder,’ and how difficult it seems to shift our mindset back to this type of innocence. Read More »

California Gas Average Tops $6 a Gallon

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Support Inclusive Programming at the Inaugural Adaptive Recreation Community Day

The City of Vacaville Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the inaugural fundraiser, Adaptive Recreation Community Day, supporting inclusive recreation opportunities for the Vacaville community. Read More »

Council Approves Bonds for Construction Projects

Requests Alternative Locations for Catholic School Proposed Downtown Read More »

Solano County Receives Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award

The County of Solano, Department of General Services, Purchasing Services, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) from the National Procurement Institute (NPI). Read More »

Teachers Trained in Solar School Curriculum

Teachers in Woodland, Davis and Dixon recently had a lesson in solar power and are now helping students explore solar energy and connect classroom learning to real global challenges. Read More »

Dixon Leaders Swap the Dias for Coffee Counters to Put Resident Voices First

Over cups of coffee and morning pastries, Dixon residents spent August doing something rare in modern local government: sitting face-to-face with their elected officials for unscripted, direct conversations about their town’s future. Read More »