Ramtown Karate student Sydney Reyes proudly displays her gold medal following three consecutive victories at the Fall Classic Karate Tournament in Yuba City. Photo courtesy of Ramtown Karate

Two Stabbed at Cool Patch Pumpkins

Two people were stabbed Oct. 16 at Cool Patch Pumpkins in Dixon. The victims, a 19-year-old woman from Dixon and a 20-year-old man from Vallejo, were treated at an area hospital after the attack, which took place at about 9:15 p.m.

Alfonso L. Linarez, 28, of Sacramento, was arrested after the attack in a corn maze and charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office. 

Cool Patch Pumpkins said on its Facebook page that safety is a priority.

“We are committed to providing a safe, family-friendly environment for everyone who visits Cool Patch Pumpkins and we look forward to serving our community for the remainder of our season.”

Cool Patch Pumpkins, at 6150 Dixon Ave. West, is a you-pick pumpkin patch and corn maze.

District, Employees Reach Contract Agreement

After more than a year of bargaining, the Dixon Unified School District and  Members of Service Employees International Union Local 1021 reached an agreement on a three-year contract. 

The agreement followed mandated mediation sessions last month. 

The contract includes an average 9.67 percent wage increase, with some employees receiving a bump of as much as 21 percent. The contract includes wage increases in the first two years based on the median wage of competitor school districts and the Class Comp study. Less-competitive wages will see higher wage increases while more competitive wages will see lower increases, according to SEIU.

The contract also established a $20 minimum wage for DUSD classified employees for the 2026-27 school year.

“After a year of challenging negotiations, we are proud of what we were able to achieve for our members and look forward to future opportunities to continue to advocate for the backbone of DUSD, our classified workers," said Julie Galindo, vice president of the SEIU 1021 Dixon Unified School District chapter. 

SEIU Local 1021 members can expect to receive retroactive salary increases at the end of December. The contract runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028.

Reyes Takes Gold at Karate Tournament

Dixon Montessori School student Sydney Reyes brought home a gold medal from the Fall Classic Karate Tournament, held Oct. 4 in Yuba City.

Competing as a member of the Ramtown Karate Competition Team, Reyes earned three decisive victories on her way to first place, winning her gold medal match with a perfectly executed head kick.

Reyes was among more than a dozen Ramtown Karate competitors and officials representing Dixon at the tournament, with participants ranging in age from 6 years to more than 50. The team enjoyed a successful day of competition, earning numerous first-, second- and third-place finishes across multiple divisions.

The annual Fall Classic brought together martial artists from throughout the region to test their skills in competition.

The Ramtown team is now preparing for an even bigger event closer to home. On Saturday, Nov. 7, Ramtown Karate will host the 25th Annual Ryukyukan Karate Tournament at Dixon High School, welcoming competitors of all ages and belt levels from several states.

Dixon Fire Department Tackles Blaze 

The Dixon Fire Department made quick work of a structure fire on Oct. 9.

A fire was reported in the 600 block of McKenzie Drive in Dixon just after 12 p.m. It took firefighters 14 minutes to bring the blaze under control. All residents and animals were accounted for, and no injuries were reported. 

Firefighters remained on scene for approximately two hours conducting overhaul and mop-up operations. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and remains under investigation. 

The Dixon Fire Department was assisted on scene by the City of Vacaville Fire Department, while the City of Davis Fire Department provided station coverage to ensure continued emergency response capabilities throughout the community. 

Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30

Trunk or Treat will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Children wearing costumes are invited to visit businesses in downtown Dixon which will be handing out treats. Afterward, they’re invited to the Dixon Chamber of Commerce, 220 N. Jefferson St.

Brewski Fest to Feature Music, Beer

The 2026 Brewski Fest will feature live music, food and beer tasting. Set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, Brewski Fest check-in will be at First Street and A Street in downtown Dixon.

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at DowntownDixonCA.com. You must be 21 years old to participate.

Halloween Cookie Decorating at Dixon Library

The Solano County Library will feature teen Halloween cookie decorating from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Dixon Library, 230 N. First St.

Tweens and teens ages 10 to 18 are invited after school to decorate free Halloween cookies. 

For more information, visit www.solanolibrary.gov/events.

Final 2026 Dixon Farmers Market

The last scheduled weekly Dixon Farmers Market for the year will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Pardi Park Plaza.

Among items expected for sale will be fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked bread, homemade salsa and tamales, hummus and olive oil.

There will be live music at the event, which runs through 7 p.m. 

Day of the Dead at Dixon Cemetery

The Silveyville Cemetery District and Friends of the Dixon Cemetery will celebrate Dia de los Muertos from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1.

The free event at 800 S. First St. in Dixon will feature food, music, dancers and vendors.

Vacaville Breaks Ground on Harmony Village

Site excavation has begun at Harmony Hill, an affordable housing development in Vacaville.

Eight years after officials first identified the single-acre property in Vacaville as a potential site for affordable housing, grading work is underway, according to Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity. 

Harmony Village will provide 10 local low-income families with an opportunity to build their homes in partnership with Habitat and then buy them with affordable financing. 

The family-selection process is underway for the first two homes, following the application deadline last month. It is anticipated that the application process for the next two homes will take place in summer 2027.

Once constructed, Harmony Village will feature 10 single-family homes and a public street on Scoggins Avenue. Each home will include four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Dixon Planning Commission Meeting Postponed

The Dixon Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Oct. 13, to include an update on the proposed General Plan 2040 amendments, has been rescheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10. 

The informational update will include proposed green line, sphere of influence and policy refinements shaped by public feedback. No final decisions will be made at the meeting. The public is invited to attend in person at City Council Chambers or virtually.

DUSD Board Awards Contract for New Playground to Anderson Elementary

The Dixon Unified School District Board awarded a $332,483 contract to install playgrounds at Anderson Elementary School during its Oct. 15 meeting.

The project, approved unanimously by the board, involves the installation of a playground for 2-5-year-olds and a playground for 5-12-year-olds.

The work will be done by Dave Bang Associates Inc. of California, an Orange, Calif.-based playground equipment supplier.

As much as $125,000 of the contract amount may be covered by donations, district officials said.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.