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 »

Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage. Read More »

California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

If only the Legislature could be as helpful as Congress was on the Small Business Tax Deduction Read More »

Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes Read More »

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 »