Nine City Commission Vacancies to be Filled

The City of Dixon is currently accepting applications for the following vacancies on City Commissions: Read More »

Council Supports Residential Parking on East 4th Street

During the April 1 meeting, Dixon City Council considered an amendment to Village 13 of the Homestead housing development, which is part of the Weyand Ranch tentative map and development plan. Read More »

Jigsaw Puzzlemania!

“I didn’t used to like doing jigsaw puzzles,” said RK (Roberta) Van Every of Dixon. “I thought it was a huge waste of time.” Read More »

California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits. Read More »

California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State's Gray Wolf Population Expands

As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside. Read More »

Restored Stream Supports New Wild Salmon Run

Almost everywhere in California, salmon are on the decline. But in Putah Creek, a restored stream running through the University of California Davis campus, wild salmon are not only increasing, they also are completing their life cycle. Read More »

Volunteer Opportunity Announced

April is National Volunteer Month and the City of Dixon is calling on community members to join Volunteer Day at Hall Park on Saturday April 12. Read More »

Transportation Workshops to be Held

The City of Dixon, along with the Solano County Transportation Authority, are hosting a series of public workshops to gather public input for the Community-Based Transportation Plan which is under development. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 4-4-25

Dixon Egg-stravaganza, 2025 NORCAL Career Fair, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more Read More »

Volunteer at Lake Solano Planting Event

Solano Resource Conservation District, Putah Creek Council and Solano County Parks are working with community members to plant a demonstration garden at Lake Solano Park. Read More »

Anna Deusenberry is Ambassador of the Year

Anna Deusenberry of Coldwell Bank Kappel Gateway Realty and the Dixon Chamber of Commerce was awarded Ambassador of the Year at Celebrate Dixon on March 8. Read More »

Mia DeLeon is March’s Young Woman of the Month

Mia DeLeon is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated and presented by Nick Stidham, a multi-media/drawing instructor and Yearbook advisor. Read More »

Mayte Gudiño Educator of the Year

Mayte Gudiño of Gretchen Higgins Elementary School was recognized as the first Educator of the Year at Celebrate Dixon on March 8. Read More »

Dixon Family Services Awarded Nonprofit of the Year

Dixon Family Services was recognized as the Nonprofit Organization of the Year during the Dixon Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrate Dixon event on March 8. Read More »

Get Your Best Buys for Dixon May Fair

Tickets for the popular Dixon May Fair grandstand shows, Fair admission, and carnival wristbands are now available for purchase for the upcoming fair that runs May 8 through May 11. Read More »

The Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Maintains Authority

The Vacaville-Dixon Greenbelt is a 1,003-acre parcel of land between the cities of Vacaville and Dixon, right around Interstate 80. Read More »

Off-Ramp Closure Delayed on Westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County

Caltrans is alerting motorists of an update to the ramp closures for the ongoing Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County. Read More »

56-Hour Weekend Closures Set to Begin for Rio Vista Bridge

Caltrans is advising motorists of six scheduled weekend closures of the Rio Vista Bridge (Helen Madere Memorial Bridge) on State Route 12 (SR 12) for ongoing repairs. Read More »

Secretary of State Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” Read More »

Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization. Read More »

Dixon Historical Society Thanks Pardi Plaza Tile Contributors

The Dixon Historical Society and Museum, 125 W. A St. would like to thank the Dixon Independent Voice for the recent article (“Dixon’s History Displayed in Pardi Plaza Tiles” page 10, March 14) regarding the 50 Pardi Plaza Historical Tiles. Read More »

Police to Strictly Enforce E-Bike, Electric Scooter Laws

The Dixon Police Department is escalating enforcement of existing e-bike and electric scooter laws after multiple serious accidents involving juveniles. Read More »

Dixon May Fair Entry Forms Due April 11

“Flower Power” will be celebrated at this year’s Dixon May Fair and it’s time to sign up to participate in the annual competitions at the Fair, May 8 to 11. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 3-28-25

Dixon Chamber Connections Networking, Dixon Library Book Club, Blossom and Bee Easter Market and more Read More »

Chris Kerner Awarded Police Officer of the Year

On March 8, Officer Chris Kerner of the Dixon Police Department was named the department’s first Police Officer of the Year at the Celebrate Dixon community event. Read More »

Sacramento Hosts March for Life

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state. Read More »

Grillin’ and Chillin’ Car and Truck Show

Dixon’s Action Team (DAT) will celebrate the 14th annual Dixon Grillin’ & Chillin’ event on June 28. Read More »

Council Approves New Mixed-Use Development

During public comment at the March 18 Dixon City Council meeting, a resident shared ongoing concerns about the need for a stop sign at the intersection of 4th Street and A Street. Read More »

California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky. Read More »

FBI Violent Crimes Task Force Cracks Down on Crime in Solano County

On Feb. 27, several affiliates of the Brown Brotherhood gang (subset of the Sureño gang) were arrested after a year-long investigation into the trafficking of guns and drugs in Solano County. Read More »

Solano College Theatre Announces ‘Head Over Heels’

Solano College Theatre (SCT) is pleased to announce its spring musical, Head Over Heels, directed by Solano College Theatre’s Artistic Director Christine Mani. Read More »

Suisun Marsh Watershed Education Program Reaches Nearly 1,700 Students in its 17th Year

Solano Resource Conservation District finished its 17th year of the Suisun Marsh Watershed Education Program last week. Read More »

Horseplay Fundraiser is March 31

Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center is having a fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 31 at Bud’s Pub & Grill, 100 S. First St. in Dixon. Read More »

Art Uncorked Shines Again

The second annual Art Uncorked event, organized by Soroptimist International of Dixon, took place on March 15 at the American Legion Hall, 1305 N. First St., and it was a success once again. Read More »

Girls Softball Begins Spring Season

Dixon Girls Softball is a program designed to teach girls the game of softball and to impart essential life skills. Read More »