Solano County Water Agency Accepting Entries for Video Contest

The Solano County Water Agency is now accepting entries from Solano County students in grades 6 through 12 and their sponsoring teachers for the Water Agency’s 15th annual video contest. Winning entries will receive up to $1,500. Read More »

Dixon Library Begins Read-a-Thon

January marks the beginning of Solano Reads 2025 for the Dixon Library. Read More »

Hot Times for Winter Sports

The New Year is officially in full swing, and with students back in school, many might be restless after a collective two weeks of free time. Read More »

CHP Highlights New Laws for 2025

As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1. Read More »

First Snow Survey of the Season Shows Snowpack Near Average for California

After a Warm, Dry Fall, Recent Storms Provide Boost to Snowpack but Return of Dry Conditions Looms Read More »

CHP’s Operation Holiday Watch Successful

In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California. Read More »

Fire Department Prepares for Firework Lottery

As of 2011, the Dixon City Council voted to approve the sale, possession and usage of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits from noon June 28 to noon July 6. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 01-03-25

American Legion Dinner and Raffle, 2025 Dixon Rotary Crab Feed, DHS Girls Varsity Basketball and more Read More »

A Month of Remembrance

anuary is a month in which communication and connection are celebrated worldwide. Several pivotal holidays are recognized throughout the extent of the month, honoring the understanding and appreciation of various forms of expression, both religious and cultural. Read More »

Drive Into 2025: CHP’s Mission for a Safe New Year

As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways. Read More »

Pedrick Serves Community

Established in 1989, Pedrick Produce at 6850 Sievers Road has served Dixon for about 35 years, offering locally-grown produce, nuts and specialty items. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs

Dixon Girls Softball Registration, Optimizing Equine Performance, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more Read More »

County Proclaims Local Emergency Due to Storm Damage

The Solano County Administrator’s Office, in coordination with the Office of Emergency Services, has proclaimed a local emergency following significant damage to levee infrastructure within the Suisun Marsh and Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Read More »

Holidays Around the World

Dixon High School at 555 College Way recently held a holiday event to honor traditions and practices worldwide. Read More »

New Year’s Eve Dining Has Options

Christmas has come to a close, and with New Year’s Eve around the corner, many restaurants and bars in the area will be closed for the next few days. Luckily, several major bars and restaurants will be open in Dixon but will not be holding any particular events or festivities. Read More »

Councilmembers Seated for New Terms

The swearing-in of officials from the recent election was conducted at the Dec. 17 Dixon City Council meeting. Read More »

Bird Flu: What Residents Need to Know

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency on Dec. 18 in response to the ongoing H5N1 Avian Influenza (bird flu) outbreak. Read More »

Key New Laws in 2025

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many significant new laws will go into effect across California, impacting everything in daily life from traffic regulations, employment, housing to healthcare. Read More »

Dixon High School Honors Students

Dixon High School, 555 College Way, held a Winter Rally at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 13 that was open to the public. Read More »

Experience the Western Railway Museum’s Holiday Express

The Western Railway Museum, 5848 State Highway 12, is delighted to announce its upcoming annual Holiday Express. Read More »

Police Department Relaunches Bait Package Program

With the holiday season upon us, the Dixon Police Department has relaunched its highly- effective Bait Package Program. Read More »

Yenifer Gutierrez Gonzalez is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s November Young Woman of the Month

Yenifer (Yeni) Gutierrez Gonzalez is Soroptimist International Dixon Young Woman of the Month. Read More »

Elizabeth Contreras is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s October Young Woman of the Month

Elizabeth Contreras is Soroptimist International Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month. Read More »

California Farm Bureau Celebrates Accomplishments

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass celebrated the organization’s accomplishments this year in an address delivered Dec. 9 at the Farm Bureau’s 106th Annual Meeting in Monterey. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 12-20-24

Construction Club, Christmas Gift Giveaway, Cany Bingo and more Read More »

Christmas Celebrations Abundant in Dixon

For many of the 11 churches in Dixon, residents old and young can enjoy Christmas-oriented services. Each church has its own methods and practices in which to best celebrate the holiday season. Read More »

The Wreath Project Honors Veterans

Each year, the Wreath Project, in collaboration with Wreaths Across America, ventures out to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, to bestow as many gravesites as possible with holiday wreaths. Read More »

Family Hits Jackpot for Local Charities

Seven is a special number for Kelvin and Leslie Moss of Granite Bay. They have seven children, and their last child was nicknamed “Seven.” And, on the night they went to the Sacramento area’s charitable vending machines, there were seven members of their family present. Read More »

California Respects the Power of Your Vote

Californians can confidently claim this: California has made more significant reforms to our election laws and expanded voting rights than any other state. Read More »

‘Little Town of Christmas’ Promoted Holiday Spirit

Dixon Community Theater held its final showing of “The Little Town of Christmas” at 2 p.m. Dec. 8. Read More »

Teachers, District Still Disagree

Three large bowls were filled with apples after a long line of Dixon Unified School District (DUSD) teachers placed apples, one or two at a time, in front of the Dixon Unified School Board to represent 96 teachers who have left Dixon for higher pay in the past four years. Read More »

Official Election Results Revealed

With the Nov. 5 General Election having passed, many Dixonites are curious as to the results of such a pivotal event. As of Dec. 3, results have been officiated and are available online Read More »

Jan. 7 Deadline for Dixon May Fair Ear Tagging

Youth exhibiting a Market Beef at the 2025 Fair from May 8 to May 11 need to be aware of the following deadlines and requirements: FFA advisors, 4-H leaders, Grange leaders or parents of independent juniors must pick up tags before Jan. 7. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs

The Wreath Project, Christmas Jug Band, Breakfast with Santa and more Read More »

Council Approves Financial Auditing Firm Search

Dixon City Council members considered a resolution at its Dec. 3 meeting to advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a firm to provide auditing and reporting services for fiscal years 2024/25 through 2030/31. Read More »