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Council Approves Bonds for Construction Projects

Sep 16, 2026 08:35AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Requests Alternative Locations for Catholic School Proposed Downtown

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Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 15, 2026 03:47PM ● By MPG Staff

Solano Home & Garden Show, Teen Literacy Sessions, Senior Resource Fair, Toastmasters Open House and more!

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A Morning Like No Other - Ground Zero at 25 years

Sep 11, 2026 10:50AM ● By Paul V. Scholl

After a long night of late work well into the morning, I was in a deep sleep. The repeating ring of the telephone awakened me. I received an alarming telephone call from a close friend frantically trying to get my attention. She said “just get up and turn on the TV. You won’t believe what is happening”. She was absolutely right.

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Dixon Council to Receive General Plan 2040 Amendment Update

Sep 08, 2026 12:02PM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon City Council will receive an update on the proposed scope of the city's General Plan 2040 Amendment during a public meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.

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City of Vacaville
Residents Invited to Apply to Serve on Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee

Sep 08, 2026 12:00PM ● By City of Vacaville News Release

The City of Vacaville is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the newly established Sales Tax Citizens’ Oversight Committee, created to provide an additional layer of public review, transparency and accountability regarding the City’s local sales tax revenues.

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Dixon Chamber Marks Manager’s First Anniversary

Sep 08, 2026 11:52AM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce recognized Chamber Manager Sara Echarte on Sept. 3 for completing her first year in the position.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 08, 2026 11:46AM ● By MPG Staff

Chamber Networking Lunch, Fall Water Aerobics, Tai Chi, Senior Resource Fair and more!

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J.A. Taylor Foundation Helps Bring Back Recreation Fields at John Knight Middle School

Sep 08, 2026 11:41AM ● By J.A. Taylor Foundation News Release

Athletic fields at what is now John Knight Middle School are being brought back to life nearly 20 years after they ceased regular use following the opening of the new Dixon High School in 2007.

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Travis Credit Union to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Travis Credit Union to Celebrate 75th Anniversary Sept. 19

Sep 08, 2026 11:39AM ● By MPG Staff

Travis Credit Union will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a community event Sept. 19 at its corporate headquarters in Vacaville.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 01, 2026 03:55PM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 17.

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Sac-Town Rodeo
From Tragedy to Tradition

Aug 31, 2026 05:43PM ● By AMPLIFY 360 News Release

Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy

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Nonprofit Community Celebrates America’s 250th

Aug 31, 2026 04:58PM ● By Ryley Metten

The Capitol’s Rose Garden Claimed Site for 150,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Nonprofits

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Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 26, 2026 08:47AM ● By MPG Staff

Chamber Networking Lunch, Under the Valley Moon Fundraiser, Dixon High School Football, Senior Resource Fair, Solano Home & Garden Show & more!

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City Considers Ways to Improve Traffic Flow on West A Street

Aug 26, 2026 08:41AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 18 meeting of the Dixon City Council, staff presented a timeline and potential options to address the median divider on West A Street which was installed as part of the Homestead development improvements and is currently blocking left-turn access into some businesses.

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Building Careers Foundation helps lead the BuildStrong Academy’s pre-apprenticeship program to train people for careers in the homebuilding industry
Area Homebuilders Do More Than Just Build Homes

Aug 25, 2026 12:47PM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Our industry helps people rebuild their lives and gives young people a path toward rewarding careers

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Aug 24, 2026 02:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers

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Partnership’s Foster Care Model Featured in New Study

Aug 18, 2026 03:14PM ● By Partnership Healthplan of California News Release

Collaborative Approach Strengthens Healthcare Access and Improves Outcomes for Youth Involved in the Child Welfare System

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Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 18, 2026 01:34PM ● By MPG Staff

The fourth annual Art and Wine Stroll Aug. 22 will feature wine from local wineries, as well as food trucks, live music, art displays and shopping throughout downtown.

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Dixon Appoints City Manager, Assistant City Manager

Aug 18, 2026 01:03PM ● By City of Dixon News Release

The City of Dixon has announced the appointment of Melissa Eads as city manager and Kate Zawadzki as assistant city manager, effective Aug. 1.

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Local Transportation Heroes Honored

Aug 17, 2026 06:09PM ● By Yolo Transportation District News Release

Yolo Commute, the transportation demand management agency for Yolo County, has selected three local trailblazers as recipients of its second annual Commuter of the Year Awards.

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Perry Shull Named Volunteer of Year

Aug 11, 2026 03:15PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey

Perry Shull, known as “always ready to lend a helping hand,” is the newly selected 2026 Vacaville Museum Guild’s Volunteer of the Year.

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DAR Chapter to Unveil Patriot Marker at Peña Adobe

Aug 11, 2026 11:50AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey

The Chief Solano Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will unveil its “America 250! Patriot Marker” at the Peña Adobe, Vacaville, on Sunday, Aug. 16 to celebrate the Spanish patriots in California who contributed to the success of the American Revolution.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 11, 2026 11:47AM ● By MPG Staff

Downtown Dixon Business Association will present its fourth annual Art and Wine Stroll Aug. 22.

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Council Approves Contract for West A Street Corridor Study

Aug 11, 2026 11:44AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 4 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered a $272,800 contract with DKS Associates to conduct a traffic corridor study of West A Street from the I-80 Interchange to Pitt School Road.

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Dixon Resident Named to Local United Way Board

Aug 11, 2026 11:39AM ● By United Way News Release

Josh Fleenor of Dixon has been named to the board of directors for United Way California Capital Region.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 04, 2026 03:20PM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon High School Rams Football Team has an away game Aug. 28. Hosted at San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, the team will play its first game of the season.

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Dixon City Council Honors Retiring City Manager Jim Lindley

Aug 04, 2026 03:17PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the July 21 meeting, the Dixon City Council held a public hearing to discuss placing delinquent sewer accounts on the property tax roll for collection by the county.

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Downtown Dixon Market Continues Through October

Aug 04, 2026 03:06PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Downtown Dixon Business Association is hosting the Downtown Dixon Weekly Farmers Market every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 28 at Pardi Plaza, 132 E. A St.

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Back to School Festival Returns

Aug 04, 2026 03:00PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Unified School District held its fourth annual Back to School Festival from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 1, bringing together students, families, educators and community organizations ahead of the start of the new school year.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Jul 28, 2026 12:01PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Family Services will host its annual Comedy Night fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8.

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Dixon Prepares for Fall Sports Season

Jul 28, 2026 11:15AM ● By Kendall Brown

Youth sports organizations and local schools are gearing up for a busy fall season, with registration opportunities, opening events and competition scheduled across Dixon in the coming weeks.

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DCT Casts 33 Youths in ‘The Addams Family’

Jul 28, 2026 11:13AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater is preparing to bring “The Addams Family Musical Young@Part” to the stage this fall, featuring 33 young performers in a production designed to develop theater skills while providing local children with opportunities to perform.

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Third Color Run on the Horizon

Jul 28, 2026 11:07AM ● By Kendall Brown

Anderson Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold its third annual Color Run Sept. 25, continuing a fundraising tradition that supports student programs while bringing families together for a day of school spirit and outdoor fun.

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Dixon City Council Approves Promotions for New City Manager, Assistant City Manager

Jul 28, 2026 11:06AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the July 7 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered the annual assessment of the Dixon Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for Zones 1-10.

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Pesticide
DPR Releases Final Findings from State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study

Jul 27, 2026 12:00PM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released the fourth and final component of a multi-part study exploring alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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