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Women’s Improvement Club Hosts Scholarship and Grants Luncheon

Jun 09, 2026 03:41PM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

May 20, Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) celebrated its final event of the 2025-26 season, a luncheon with dispersal of scholarships and community grants.

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Vacaville Museum Guild to Host Bunco Night

Jun 09, 2026 03:22PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, photos by Kathy Keatley Garvey

The Vacaville Museum Guild will host a bunco night, “billed as an evening of fun, food and wine, and a chance to win fabulous prizes,” on Thursday, July 2 at the Vacaville Museum, 213 Buck Ave.

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Teri Brown Receives Soroptimist Ruby Award

Jun 09, 2026 01:48PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Congratulations to Teri Brown for being this year’s recipient of the Soroptimist Ruby Award.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Jun 09, 2026 11:39AM ● By MPG Staff

It’s All About The Scrapbook is hosting “It’s All About the Art Journal” at 6 p.m. June 12.

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Dixon Community Theater Announces New Season

Jun 09, 2026 10:23AM ● By Kendall Brown

Following the conclusion of its spring production of “Cinderella” May 3, Dixon Community Theater (DCT) is preparing a new season of youth productions, educational classes and holiday programming.

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Dixon Honors Graduating Seniors

Jun 09, 2026 09:52AM ● By Kendall Brown

More than 200 graduates crossed the stage June 6 as Dixon High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony.

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Anderson PTO Named Nonprofit of the Year

Jun 02, 2026 11:45AM ● By Kendall Brown

Anderson Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) was recognized as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year during Celebrate Dixon March 14, honoring the organization’s years of service and support for students, teachers and families at Anderson Elementary School.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Jun 02, 2026 11:41AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Community Theater (DCT) is hosting a theater class for students 7 to 17 years old beginning 6:15 p.m. June 9. Hosted at Dixon High School, 555 College Way, the class, led by DCT President Cheryl Sommers (left), will include four sessions of acting games, movement, voice work, improv and creative storytelling for $35 per student.

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Dixon's Action Team Cancels Grillin-n-Chillin

Jun 02, 2026 11:38AM ● By City of Dixon News Release

The City of Dixon understands how disappointing the cancellation of this year’s Grillin-n-Chillin event is for many in our community.

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Kicking Off Summer in Dixon

Jun 02, 2026 11:13AM ● By Kendall Brown

Residents will have a variety of opportunities to shop, volunteer, learn and celebrate throughout June as local organizations, businesses and community groups host events across Dixon and neighboring communities.

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Changes to CalFresh Work Requirements Effective June 1

May 27, 2026 09:25AM ● By Solano County News Release

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.

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Council Hears Update on Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing

May 27, 2026 09:19AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Construction to Break Ground by End of Year

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Mark Your Calendars!

May 26, 2026 07:39PM ● By MPG Staff

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

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Hendershots Named Citizens of the Year

May 26, 2026 07:23PM ● By Kendall Brown

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.

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Summer Recreation Programs Return in June

May 26, 2026 07:21PM ● By Kendall Brown

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.

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small business
NFIB Details Weakening in the Labor Market

May 26, 2026 07:19PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

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.

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Seniors Take a Proud Walk

May 26, 2026 07:16PM ● By Kendall Brown

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.

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safe driving
Drivers Encouraged to Embrace Safe Driving This Summer

May 26, 2026 06:09PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

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

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Thompson Announces Winner, Finalists for Fourth District Congressional Art Competition

May 19, 2026 02:18PM ● By Office of Mike Thompson News Release

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.

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Mark Your Calendars!

May 19, 2026 01:59PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Mother's Day Flowers Creation with Dixon Busy Bees

May 19, 2026 12:38PM ● By Dixon Senior Center News Release

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

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

May 19, 2026 12:35PM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

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.

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Sarah Montano Receives Violet Richardson Award

May 19, 2026 11:12AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

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

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‘Dixon Grown’ Workshops Bring Residents Together

May 19, 2026 11:10AM ● By City of Dixon News Release

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.

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Council Approves Amendment to Campus Project Well Requirements

May 12, 2026 04:12PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

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.

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AAPI Heritage Month Highlights Dixon’s Diverse Agricultural Roots

May 12, 2026 03:21PM ● By Kendall Brown

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.

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Ambar Lara Angel is Soroptimist Young Woman of the Month

May 12, 2026 03:17PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

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

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Mark Your Calendars!

May 12, 2026 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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May Fair Parade Celebrates Tradition

May 12, 2026 02:40PM ● By Kendall Brown

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.

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California Department of Pesticide Regulation
California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

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.

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Lyme Disease treatment
A Battle Beyond the Bite

May 11, 2026 05:21PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Lyme Disease Awareness Month Sparks Advocacy and Awareness

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Mark Your Calendars!

May 05, 2026 12:06PM ● By MPG Staff

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.

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Board Celebrates 20 Years of Honoring Centenarians

May 05, 2026 12:00PM ● By Solano County News Release

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.

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Starting With a Word

May 05, 2026 10:24AM ● By Abbey Wicks

Carmichael Writer Marilyn McEntyre Reflects on Writing and Craft

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Mark Your Calendars!

Apr 28, 2026 04:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Chamber Connections Networking, Dixon Community Theater Presents “Cinderella," Dixon High Sports, Scholarships & Community Grants Dinner, Kids Homework Help & more!

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