Council Approves Officer Matthew Bowen Memorial Park

The council voted unanimously to approve the official name and staff members are working with local nonprofit organizations to finance a memorial sign and bench for Officer Matthew Bowen Memorial Park. Read More »

Cody Barr Awarded $27,000 Multi-Year Scholarship

Cody Barr, Dixon High School Class of 2025 graduate, is the Ernie and Mary Weyand Dixon Rotary Foundation Scholarship recipient for $27,000. Read More »

Campers Immersed in Everything Horsey

Summer is finally here, and with it comes the opportunity to either pursue new experiences or reinforce previous interests. Four Star Farm, at 7445 Pitt School Road, is offering a riding camp for 7- to 14-year-olds with this in mind. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Grillin’ & Chillin’, Fourth of July Concert, Water Polo Clinics and more! Read More »

Lions Serve the Community

Dixon Lions Club is a nonprofit volunteer organization in Dixon since 1954. Read More »

Grillin’ & Chillin’ Time

It's almost Grillin' & Chillin' time, as Dixon's Action Team has been working hard to put on this yearly event. Read More »

87 Animals Receive New Loving Homes

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) joined more than 150 organizations in California to help find loving homes for pets during the second annual Adopt-A-Pet Day on June 7. Read More »

Small Business Owners Describe Slightly-Improved Conditions

Small business owners expecting better business conditions and sales boosted the National Federation of Independent Business’s latest Small Business Optimism Index numbers, released on June 10, to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. Read More »

Student Artists Shine in 2025 Clean Air Calendar Art Contest

Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District announces the winners. Read More »

May Fair Names Scholarship Recipients

The Friends of the Dixon May Fair has awarded a total of $29,000 in college scholarships to seven Solano County residents who are majoring in an agricultural field. Read More »

Baltz Directs ‘An Evening of Dance’

Due to the early retirement of owner Lisa Applegate, Baltz has stepped in to direct the organization’s annual event, “An Evening of Dance.” Read More »

Dixon Rotary Scholarship Awardees Announced

These students were carefully selected based on their academic achievements, commitment to personal goals and dedication to community service. Read More »

Mark your Calendars!

View the current and/or upcoming local events in your area! Read More »

Infrastructure Improvements Underway

The project will include the replacement of approximately 600 feet of water main and 13 individual water service connections. Read More »

Dixon High Graduates Look to the Future

Held at Finney Field, 555 College Way, the event honored 234 Dixon High seniors, including 16 distinguished scholars and 21 students who earned their state Seal of Biliteracy. Read More »

Maine Prairie High Honors Graduates

Held at the Dixon Community Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way, the event recognized 31 Maine Prairie High seniors. Read More »

Limited Spots Open for Summer Solano Water Institute for Teachers

Teachers seeking a unique summer opportunity should look no further than the Solano Water Institute, held this year from July 28 through 30. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Upcoming community events fill the next month with local lunches and dinners, celebrations, commemorations and ceremonies. Read More »

Council Approves 2025-2026 Budget

At the June 3 Dixon City Council meeting, City Council considered a resolution to approve the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Read More »

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Installs Officers and Committee Chairs

The ceremony marked the beginning of a new term of leadership dedicated to continuing the club’s longstanding mission of service, education and community engagement. Read More »

Celebrate Father’s Day Locally

For those looking to do something special for dad, there are multiple opportunities worth consideration. Read More »

County Champions World Environment Day

This annual event underscores Solano Resource Conservation District’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement. Read More »

Soroptimists Gives $16,000-Plus in Scholarships

Soroptimist International of Dixon honored 13 graduating seniors from both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School at a Soroptimist luncheon May 15. Read More »

Board President Denis Honeychurch Recognized

Solano Community College is proud to announce that Board President Denis Honeychurch was recently recognized at the 2025 Annual Trustees Conference for more than 40 years of dedicated service to the College and the Solano County community. Read More »

Recology Retiree Recollects

Tommy Williams has lived in Dixon for 66 years and worked in waste management for 33 years. Read More »

Mark Your Calendar!

Book Club, Summer Camp, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more Read More »

Meals on Wheels Plans Give and Gather Gala

Meals on Wheels Solano County is proud to announce its first-ever Give & Gather Gala, an evening of celebration and purpose benefiting local seniors, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Bella Verdi at Rancho Solano in Fairfield. Read More »

Women’s Improvement Club Awards Community Grants

The Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Grants, made possible by the success of the club’s recent fundraiser held at Pedro’s Cocina, 1425 Market Lane. Read More »

Preparing for Premiere Day

Dixon Community Theater’s production of “Alice’s Wonderland “will premiere at 6:30 p.m. June 13. Hosted at Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way, the musical will be an original production co-written by Kelly Pidgeon James and Cheryl Sommers. Read More »

Meet Your Juke Box Heroes

Foreigner Returns to Northern California with a Hit-Packed Night of Unforgettable Anthems Read More »

CHP Unleashes Six New K-9 Teams

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly trained K-9 teams May 22 at its West Sacramento K-9 training facility, marking a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state. Read More »

CHP Expands Ranks With 133 New Officers

More than 360 officers have been sworn in so far in 2025 as the department continues a statewide push to enhance public safety Read More »

Supporting California’s Salmon Supply

Governor Newsom announces upgrades to 21 fish hatcheries to boost salmon populations Read More »

Chamber Members Host New Location Grand Opening

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sponsored the christening of a new location for a trio of old faces. Read More »

Honor and Remember

The Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, at 5810 Midway Road, hosted its Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 24. Read More »