What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber? Read More »

CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon. Read More »

Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students Read More »

Changes to CalFresh Work Requirements Effective June 1

The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Employment & Eligibility division, reminds CalFresh recipients that beginning June 1, federal rules will require some individuals to meet new work or volunteer participation requirements as a condition of receiving CalFresh food benefits. Read More »

Dixon Fire Responds to Structure Fire on Porter Road

At 4:56 p.m. May 15, the Dixon Fire Department received a call reporting a structure fire on Porter Road north of Midway Road. Read More »

Council Hears Update on Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing

Construction to Break Ground by End of Year Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Dixon Family Services will be selling fireworks from June 28 to July 4. Read More »

Hendershots Named Citizens of the Year

Don and Wendi Hendershot were honored as Dixon’s 2025 Citizens of the Year during the Celebrate Dixon event March 14, recognizing decades of volunteer service, civic involvement and historical preservation efforts in the community. Read More »

NFIB Details Weakening in the Labor Market

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released their April Jobs Report showing a softening in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.2 points to 100.4. Read More »

Summer Recreation Programs Return in June

Summer recreation programs in Dixon are set to begin in early June as the city prepares to open the Pat Granucci Aquatics Center, 450 E. Mayes St., for another season of swim lessons, recreational swimming and community activities. Read More »

Seniors Take a Proud Walk

Seniors from across the Dixon Unified School District retraced their educational journeys May 22 during the district’s annual Senior Graduation Walk, visiting campuses where many began their academic careers before heading toward graduation ceremonies in June. Read More »

Drivers Encouraged to Embrace Safe Driving This Summer

Summer driving brings increased risks, but safe choices can save lives Read More »

Suspect Taken into Custody Following Pursuit

Around 3 p.m. May 15, Dixon Police Department received a report of a reckless driver in a black Mercedes SUV. An officer driving northbound on Pedrick Road at Vaughn Road saw a black SUV approaching from the other direction. Read More »

Thompson Announces Winner, Finalists for Fourth District Congressional Art Competition

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California’s Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Read More »

Dixon Ballers Take the Court

What began as a way for Mitch and Liliy Freeman to support their son’s interest in basketball has grown into a year-round youth program focused on mentorship, teamwork and community involvement in Dixon. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 23. Flag placement will officially take place after the ceremony. Memorial Day is May 25. Read More »

Dwelley Family Wines Opens

A family conversation around a backyard fire pit has grown into a new winery in Dixon, where Dwelley Family Wines officially opened its tasting room May 1 at 800 Business Park Drive, Suite G. Read More »

Mother's Day Flowers Creation with Dixon Busy Bees

We would like to thank the community for their support of the Busy Bees at the Dixon Senior Center. Read More »

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Hosts Community Scholarship and Grants Dinner

Friday, May 1, more than 200 Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) members, family and friends attended the club’s annual fundraising dinner at Pedro’s Cocina, 1425 Market Lane. Read More »

Delta Counties Coalition Responds to Newsom’s Remarks at Association of California Water Agencies Conference

The Delta Counties Coalition issued the following statement in response to remarks made May 7 by Gavin Newsom at the Association of California Water Agencies conference. Read More »

Sarah Montano Receives Violet Richardson Award

Soroptimist International of Dixon recently awarded Sarah Montano, a senior at Dixon High School, with the Violet Richardson Award. Read More »

‘Dixon Grown’ Workshops Bring Residents Together

The City of Dixon has successfully wrapped up its series of “Dixon Grown” community workshops, bringing nearly 200 residents together over the past month to learn about the development process and share input on the city’s future. Read More »

Ramtown Karate Competes at 19th Annual Fighters Cup

May 3, Ramtown Karate sent a group of fighters and coaches to the San Francisco Bay Area to compete at the 19th annual World Oyama Karate Fighters Cup. Read More »

Four Days of Entertainment

The Dixon May Fair returned May 7-10 for its 149th rendition, bringing carnival rides, live music, livestock exhibitions and community traditions to Northern California’s oldest fair. Read More »

Helix Electric Joins $390 Million Sacramento Airport Project

Helix Electric brings construction partnership expertise to airport infrastructure project opening in 2026 Read More »

State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026. Read More »

UC Davis Major Part of California Honey Festival

Hear that buzz? It's almost time for the annual California Honey Festival. Read More »

Catch the Buzz at the Bohart Museum on May 16

The Bohart Museum of Entomology will host an open house, "Buzz Words: Insects in Literature," from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 16, that will feature two bee book authors. Read More »

Council Approves Amendment to Campus Project Well Requirements

At the May 5 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered an amendment to the development agreement with Dixon Venture, LLC for The Campus Project, a mixed-use development on 260 acres west of Pedrick Road. Read More »

AAPI Heritage Month Highlights Dixon’s Diverse Agricultural Roots

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed every May, recognizing the contributions and history of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the United States and locally. Read More »

Ambar Lara Angel is Soroptimist Young Woman of the Month

The Spanish Department at Dixon High School has selected Ambar Lara Angel as the April Young Woman of the Month for Dixon High. Read More »

FFA Students Showcase Livestock Projects

Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from Dixon High School showcased months of preparation and dedication during animal exhibition competition at the Dixon May Fair held May 7-10. Read More »

Vanda Orchid Thai Bistro Reflects on Five Years

Five years after opening its doors, Vanda Orchid Thai Bistro, 1440 Ary Lane Suite B, has established itself as a local dining option focused on Thai cuisine and community connection. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

The 149th Annual Dixon May Fair Parade took place at 10 a.m. May 9, seeing over 140 participants, including local organizations, businesses, government agencies and community members. Read More »

May Fair Parade Celebrates Tradition

Community groups, local businesses, youth sports teams and civic organizations filled downtown Dixon May 9 for the 149th annual Dixon May Fair Parade, continuing what organizers describe as the oldest continuously running parade in California. Read More »