Auditions Set for Holiday Show

Get ready for some holiday magic as Dixon Community Theatre is excited to announce audition dates for its upcoming Christmas production, ‘The Little Town of Christmas.’ Read More »

Dixon News Brief 10-18-24

Veterans Day Dinner, October 31 Treats, YLI Soup Luncheon and more. Read More »

Sacramento Superior Court and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Implement Guardianship Assistance Program

Sacramento Superior Court has partnered with Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to provide in-person courtroom assistance to individuals representing themselves in guardianship cases. Read More »

Third Possible Human Case of Bird Flu Detected in California

Individual had contact with infected dairy cattle; risk to general public remains low Read More »

SacRT Launches Survey

As part of a statewide initiative to improve public transit safety, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is launching a comprehensive customer survey to better understand and address the safety concerns of transit riders. Read More »

Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days. Read More »

Nishikawa Family Presented at Historical Meet

Rod Nishikawa will give a historical presentation about his family at the next Dixon Historical Society Meeting from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Dixon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 209 North Jefferson St. Read More »

Library Program a Plethora of Fun

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Sept. 24 meeting allowed Dixon Public Librarian Ricky Gjertsen to detail the creative library curriculum for all ages. Read More »

Classic Thriller Comedy Presented

Dixon Community Theater presents “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a classic comedy that mixes dark humor with heartwarming characters from Oct. 12 through 20 at the Dixon High School Theater. Read More »

Library Literacy Volunteers Needed

Solano County Library Adult Literacy Services is looking for volunteers to tutor adults in-person or online in Cordelia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville, and Vallejo. Read More »

Yolo High Wheelers Win 2024 Pioneer League Championship

Bobby Lada delivered a legendary moment for Yolo, sending the High Wheelers to their first-ever Pioneer League Championship with an 8-7 victory over the Glacier Range Riders on Sept. 21 at Dobbins Stadium. Read More »

SCTA Makes Statement on Passage of AB 3259

The Solano County Taxpayers Association (SCTA) is deeply disappointed that Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3259 into law. Read More »

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

We invite you to join the Solano County District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with Fairfield, Vacaville and Suisun City Police Departments on Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. at the courthouse steps located at 530 Union Avenue, Fairfield, where we will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 10-11-24

Fall Festival, Halloween Cookie Decorating, Youth Basketball and more Read More »

IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. Read More »

The Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair

The Solano County District Attorney's Office in collaboration with the Solano County Office of Family Violence Prevention, will host the Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12 on the Annex Lawn at 604 Empire Street in Fairfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More »

EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable. Read More »

Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 10-4-24

Planning Comission, Senior Resource Fair, Dia de los Muertos and more Read More »

Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming. Read More »

Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state. Read More »

Water Costs Continue

This year, the City of Dixon has had many water challenges. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 9-27-24

Community Garden, City Council, Meet Loaf Mania and more. Read More »

Candidates Forum Set for Sept. 30

Two candidates, Steve Bird and James Ward, will make campaign presentations for the office of mayor at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Council Chambers at Dixon City Hall, 600 East A St. Read More »

No Ticket Needed

It's a free movie, at that. The Dixon Parks and Recreation Department's Movies in the Park family-friendly Universal and Pixar lineup is back. Read More »

Levee Breach Marks Completion of the Delta’s Largest-ever Tidal Wetland Restoration Project

Project Restores 3,400 acres of Habitat for Sensitive Fish Species While Also Reducing Flood Risk in the Central Valley Read More »

“American Pickers” to Film in California

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024 Read More »

Blind Seniors Enjoy Tasty Visit to Brazelton Ranch in Vacaville

A group of 21 clients, volunteers and staff from the Pittsburg-based Lions Center for the Visually Impaired (LCVI) visited the historic Brazelton Ranch fruit stand and were greeted by a smiling host William Brazelton. Read More »

Meet the Nonprofits

The upcoming Nonprofits Mixer sponsored by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce will be on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Chamber office, 220 North Jefferson. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 9-20-24

Parks and recreation, POW Recognition day, Library Soccer and more Read More »

Dixon Makes Life-Saving Technology Purchase

A fire can double in size in 30 to 60 seconds. Dixon Fire Department Battalion Chief Nick Warren said that is one reason public safety technology advances exponentially. Read More »

Fifty-Year Class Reunion Happening

If you noticed some new faces in Dixon this past week that bear a few wrinkles and maybe silver hair, you might have spotted folks in town who will attend the 50th class reunion of Dixon High School’s Class of 1974 this Saturday, Sept. 21. Read More »

UC Davis Alumnus Discovers New Species of Praying Mantis

A juvenile mantis that UC Davis alumnus Lohitashwa “Lohit” Garikipati collected on a 2019 trip to Madera Canyon, Arizona, proved not to be the commonly known California mantis, Stagmomantis wheelerii, but a new species. Read More »

LDS Church President Turns 100, Invites Service as Birthday Gift

As Dixon resident Luisa Nye becomes a helping hand for fellow Dixon residents through YoloCares, this month, her heart will be giving a birthday gift to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints president Russell M. Nelson, who turns 100 years old on Sept. 9. Read More »

Dixon News Briefs 9-13-24

City Council, Senior Resource Fair, Veterans Fundraiser and more! Read More »