California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides. Read More »

A Battle Beyond the Bite

Lyme Disease Awareness Month Sparks Advocacy and Awareness Read More »

Starting With a Word

Carmichael Writer Marilyn McEntyre Reflects on Writing and Craft Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Four Star Farm is offering a beginner to intermediate horseback riding camp beginning in mid-June. The farm, 7445 Pitt School Road, will have activities such as horseback riding, art projects and horsemanship for children aged 6 to 13 years old. Read More »

Board Celebrates 20 Years of Honoring Centenarians

Solano County Board of Supervisors is inviting the community to help identify local centenarians for recognition by the Board of Supervisors later this fall as part of the 20th annual Centenarian Commemoration Celebration. Read More »

Solo Youth Rugby Closes Home Schedule, Looks Ahead

The Solo Youth Rugby Club closed out its high school team’s final home game of the season with a strong performance, capping a year marked by growth across all levels of the program and a near run to the championship match. Read More »

Beyond the Airshow

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall. Read More »

Bee Scientist Rob Page Elected to National Academy of Science

Internationally renowned bee scientist Robert E. Page Jr., a UC Davis doctoral alumnus and a UC Davis/University of Arizona administrator emeritus, is a newly elected member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Read More »

Dixon May Fair Celebrates 149 Year Tradition

Dixon May Fair, the oldest fair in California, will open its gates for the 149th time May 7 to 10 with all the excitement of carnival rides, live music, fair food and competition. Read More »

Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us. Read More »

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Dixon Chamber Connections Networking, Dixon Community Theater Presents “Cinderella," Dixon High Sports, Scholarships & Community Grants Dinner, Kids Homework Help & more! Read More »

Spring Sports Season Concludes with Busy May Schedule

The spring youth sports season in Dixon is drawing to a close, highlighted by a full schedule of games across baseball, softball, rugby and swimming throughout May. Read More »

Council Debates Proposed Relocation of Private Catholic School

At its April 21 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered the proposed development of a vacant lot at the corner of East A Street and North Second Street. Read More »

Fire Captain Andrew Tomelloso Named Firefighter of the Year

Fire Captain Andrew Tomelloso was named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year during the annual Celebrate Dixon on March 14, an honor he said came as a surprise and carried special meaning because his colleagues awarded it. Read More »

Save Big at the May Fair

With gate admission of $15 for adults, the Dixon May Fair, May 7 to 10, is hands-down the best value in entertainment in the area. Read More »

Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24. Read More »

2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating Read More »

Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21. Read More »

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Bunco Night, Ribbon Cutting at Dwelley Family Wines, Kids Homework Help, Star Wars-Inspired Cookie Class, Dixon Community Theater Presents “Cinderella," Dixon Chamber Networking & more! Read More »

Summer Events Scheduled Across Dixon Through August

A range of community events are scheduled in Dixon throughout the summer months, offering residents and visitors opportunities to engage in local history, entertainment and fundraising activities. Read More »

Women’s Improvement Club Scholarships and Community Grants Dinner

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) invites the community to join the club from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1 for the annual Scholarships and Community Grants Dinner. Read More »

Nalleli Cabanillas-Medina is Soroptimist International Woman of the Month

Nalleli Cabanillas-Medina was selected by Maine Prairie High School as the April Young Woman of the Month for Soroptimist International of Dixon. Read More »

Bee Haven Sponsoring Nature Journaling Classes

The UC Davis Bee Haven is sponsoring two nature journaling classes billed as “Relaxed Mornings Among the Bees and Blooms.” Read More »

First-Ever Coach of Year Named

Dario “Didi” Cordova, head soccer coach at Dixon High School, was recognized as the city’s first-ever Coach of the Year during the Celebrate Dixon event on March 14, honoring his leadership and the success of the school’s boys soccer program. Read More »

Arias Named Region 4 Administrator of the Year

Angelina Arias, principal of Maine Prairie High School, has been named the 2026 Region 4 Continuation/Education Options Administrator of the Year, recognizing her leadership in alternative education and commitment to student success. Read More »

Five Benefits of Buying a New Home

Every April, the homebuilding industry celebrates New Homes Month, a time to remember that even in today’s challenging market, new homes offer strong long-term value for buyers in the Sacramento region. Read More »

Assembly Republicans Demand Special Session to Combat California’s $180 Billion Fraud Epidemic

Are California Democrats ‘Complicit or Complacent?’ Read More »

NFIB Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 4.3 million small businesses in California now that it has been made permanent. Read More »

CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry. Read More »

‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products. Read More »

Public Health Laboratory Receives National Award for Health and Environmental Practices

The Napa-Solano-Yolo-Marin County Regional Public Health Laboratory, operated by Solano County, has been recognized with the Healthiest Laboratory Award from the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) for its commitment to staff wellness, laboratory safety and environmentally responsible practices. Read More »

UC Davis Picnic Day: Where Bugs Are Invited

At the 112th annual campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day April 18, bugs are not only invited, but escorted. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Dixon High Sports, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking, Kids Homework Help, Spring Sound Bath & Yoga and more! Read More »

Council Approves New Service Pistols for Police Department

At the April 7 meeting, the Dixon City Council recognized Police Lieutenant Jenna Cameron for her years of dedicated service on the occasion of her retirement. Read More »

April Is Child Abuse Awareness Month

Dixon Family Services (DFS) has a banner in front of its building during the month of April to remind people that April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and that there are things we can all do to reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect. Read More »