Sophomore quarterback Maddox Gilday runs against Rio Linda on Sept. 25 at Finney Field. Photo by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Dropped by Rio Linda

Dixon High School opened its Golden Empire League schedule in somber fashion, dropping a 35-0 decision to Rio Linda on Sept. 25 at Finney Field.

The Rams, now 1-4 on the season, were sacked nine times by Rio Linda, which scored in every quarter and amassed 373 yards of offense.

Dixon is back in action on Oct. 2, traveling to Sacramento to play the El Camino Eagles. El Camino, 1-4, is coming off a 28-24 loss to Woodland.

Barley Discusses School Bond Measure

Dixon Unified School District Superintendent Brett Barley spoke before the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club on Sept. 16, urging passage of a $49 million school bond in the upcoming election.

Measure U, a general obligation facilities bond measure, will be on the ballot Nov. 3. 

Barley spoke about making repairs and upgrades in Dixon-area schools. These include removing hazardous materials, upgrading air conditioning and heating units, repairing leaking roofs, replacing aging infrastructure and upgrading technology to enable schools to meet current health and safety codes, according to a Dixon Women’s Improvement Club press release.

If passed, the measure would result in a $30 increase per $100,000 of property. The median price of a new home in Dixon is approximately $630,000, which would mean an additional $189 a year in property taxes if Measure U passes. 

This figure would be in addition to the $36.75 per $100,000 of property Dixon residents are paying for the next 20 years for the $30.4 million school bond passed in 2016. The two bonds combined would mean an increase of more than $420 annually on a $630,000 home.

None of the money from Measure U would go to salaries, and there would be an independent citizen oversight committee doing financial audits to ensure proper spending.

Barley said schools need this funding to bring modern labs, career technology, computer systems and modern instructional technology to Dixon students. 

Dixon Counsels Residents on Signage

Dixon is asking residents, businesses and organizations to make sure signs are placed only where permitted. 

Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way or on public property unless authorized by the city or otherwise permitted by law. This includes streets, sidewalks, medians, public parking lots, utility poles, traffic-control devices, parks and city fencing. 

This applies to all types of signs, including campaign and political signs, yard sale and signs advertising businesses, events or causes. Political signs must comply with these requirements. Anyone who has placed a sign in an unauthorized location is asked to remove it.

Unauthorized signs may be removed as part of routine public works maintenance. To report an unauthorized sign or other code enforcement concern, residents can contact officials at 600 East A St., Dixon, 95620-3697, at 707-678-7000 or at www.cityofdixonca.gov/departments/PublicWorks/App. 

Community Workshop Set for Davis

Davis will hold a community workshop on the Davis General Plan update at 6 p.m., Oct. 14., at the Veterans Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th Street, Davis.

City staff will be on hand to review the draft revised land use and mobility maps.

Children’s activities and refreshments will be provided. Register for the workshop at https://bit.ly/DavisGPUWorkshop3.

Davis Seeks Community Input

Davis is inviting the community to share their perspectives as it begins developing an economic development brand and marketing strategy.

An online survey asks participants how they view Davis today, what they see as strengths and challenges, and what they would like Davis to be known for 10 years from now. The city is seeking perspectives from all those with an interest in Davis.

"Before we decide how to market Davis, we need to understand how people see us today – what they value, what they think sets Davis apart and where they believe there are challenges or opportunities,” said City Manager Daryel Dunston.

The survey will be open until 4 p.m. on Oct. 31 at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DavisBrandSurvey.

Lambtown Festival Starts Oct. 3

The 40th annual Lambtown Festival takes place at the Dixon May Fairgrounds on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. 

The weekend festival will feature workshops, expanded educational programming and dozens of vendors from across Northern California.

Workshop subjects include knitting, weaving and dyeing. Other workshops look at rare sheep breeds, spinning yard and processing flax. Workshop registration is open at lambtown.org, with most prices ranging from $40 to $170. Materials might be included, depending on the session. 

There will be sheep shows on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, 

General admission is $25 for a weekend pass, $20 for Saturday only, and $15 for Sunday ($5 for Sunday after 1 p.m.). Admission is free for children 12 and under. 

In addition to workshops, the Lambtown Festival features live music, food trucks and the California Make It With Wool fashion competition. 

For more information, visit lambtown.org or email [email protected].

Solano Nonprofit Facing Financial Challenge

A nonprofit serving Solano County has been hit by “significant and unanticipated operating costs,” according to officials.

Food is Free Bay Area, which operates from the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo, is struggling to offset new costs and logistical challenges, Solano County Foundation CEO Leslie A. Janik said in a statement.

New costs include: more than $18,000 in new electrical hookups, an ongoing refrigeration lease of $2,500 per month, new shade structures, fencing and wind protection, a temporary water/washing station and portable restroom access for clients and staff.

“For an organization with an annual operating budget of less than $400,000, these unexpected expenses are significant,” Janik said. “Without additional support, Food is Free has indicated that it may need to reduce or eliminate services.”

Through the first half of 2026, Food is Free served roughly 4,500 to 6,200 senior individuals monthly. The organization also serves approximately 250 seniors each month through the USDA Commodity Senior Food Program. 

Food is Free also supports seniors through distributions at senior centers in Rio Vista, Benicia, and Vallejo, provides limited home delivery for older adults with transportation barriers, accepts incontinence supplies and durable medical equipment for seniors, and receives and delivers senior meals each week.

The Solano Community Foundation is accepting donations through our Solano Community Impact Fund, with special instruction to go towards Food is Free Bay Area. You can also contact Mike Ioakimedes of Food for Free at [email protected] or by phone at 707-980-5456. 

Senior Resource Fair

The Advocates for Dixon Seniors present the 24th annual Senior Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at Dixon Senior/Multi-Use Center, 201 S. Fifth St., Dixon. Information and resources will be provided from a variety of participants in the areas of safety, health care, transportation, utilities, elder law, fitness, nutrition, benefits and recreation. The event is free to the public and features giveaways and raffles. For information, call 707-678-7022.