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The City of Dixon is hosting a Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks show
Mark Your Calendars!

Jun 25, 2025 08:55AM ● By MPG Staff

Grillin’ & Chillin’, Fourth of July Concert, Water Polo Clinics and more!

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Dixon Lions club volunteers cooking a meal
Lions Serve the Community

Jun 25, 2025 08:49AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Lions Club is a nonprofit volunteer organization in Dixon since 1954.

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People gather at Dixon Grillin and chilling event
Grillin’ & Chillin’ Time

Jun 25, 2025 08:38AM ● By Dixon Action Team News Release

It's almost Grillin' & Chillin' time, as Dixon's Action Team has been working hard to put on this yearly event.

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Color and art
Student Artists Shine in 2025 Clean Air Calendar Art Contest

Jun 18, 2025 12:58PM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District announces the winners.

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The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is continuing its Concerts in the Plaza series
Mark your Calendars!

Jun 18, 2025 12:34PM ● By MPG Staff

View the current and/or upcoming local events in your area!

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Driving
Infrastructure Improvements Underway

Jun 18, 2025 12:31PM ● By Kendall Brown

The project will include the replacement of approximately 600 feet of water main and 13 individual water service connections.

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Quincy, 8 months old, is one of 87 animals adopted from the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals during California Adopt-a-Pet Day
87 Animals Receive New Loving Homes

Jun 17, 2025 01:55PM ● By Sacramento SPCA News Release

The Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) joined more than 150 organizations in California to help find loving homes for pets during the second annual Adopt-A-Pet Day on June 7.

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Small Business Owners Describe Slightly-Improved Conditions

Jun 17, 2025 11:00AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business owners expecting better business conditions and sales boosted the National Federation of Independent Business’s latest Small Business Optimism Index numbers, released on June 10, to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.

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High School Graduation
Dixon High Graduates Look to the Future

Jun 11, 2025 10:36AM ● By Story by Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Held at Finney Field, 555 College Way, the event honored 234 Dixon High seniors, including 16 distinguished scholars and 21 students who earned their state Seal of Biliteracy.

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High School seniors graduation ceremony
Maine Prairie High Honors Graduates

Jun 11, 2025 10:29AM ● By Kendall Brown

Held at the Dixon Community Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way, the event recognized 31 Maine Prairie High seniors.

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Gardening and Soil
Limited Spots Open for Summer Solano Water Institute for Teachers

Jun 11, 2025 10:18AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Teachers seeking a unique summer opportunity should look no further than the Solano Water Institute, held this year from July 28 through 30.

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Mixer Party
Mark Your Calendars!

Jun 11, 2025 10:13AM ● By MPG Staff

Upcoming community events fill the next month with local lunches and dinners, celebrations, commemorations and ceremonies.

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Dixon, Ca
Council Approves 2025-2026 Budget

Jun 11, 2025 09:56AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the June 3 Dixon City Council meeting, City Council considered a resolution to approve the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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Women's Club Feminism
Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Installs Officers and Committee Chairs

Jun 11, 2025 09:25AM ● By Dixon's Women Improvement Club News Release

The ceremony marked the beginning of a new term of leadership dedicated to continuing the club’s longstanding mission of service, education and community engagement.

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Karate Training
Celebrate Father’s Day Locally

Jun 11, 2025 09:19AM ● By Kendall Brown

For those looking to do something special for dad, there are multiple opportunities worth consideration.

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Kid in Gloves Gardening
County Champions World Environment Day

Jun 11, 2025 09:09AM ● By Solano County Cleanup News Release

This annual event underscores Solano Resource Conservation District’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement.

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Independent Voice
CHP Says to ‘Pump the Brakes’

Jun 10, 2025 01:17PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has launched a statewide speed- prevention campaign to focus on one of the most dangerous behaviors on California roadways.

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Soroptimist International of Dixon hosted a luncheon in May, in which they honored a collective of 13 Dixon and Maine Prairie High School seniors with scholarships
Soroptimists Gives $16,000-Plus in Scholarships

Jun 04, 2025 08:49AM ● By Kendall Brown

Soroptimist International of Dixon honored 13 graduating seniors from both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School at a Soroptimist luncheon May 15.

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Solano Community College Board President, Denis Honeychurch
Board President Denis Honeychurch Recognized

Jun 04, 2025 08:45AM ● By Solano Community College News Release

Solano Community College is proud to announce that Board President Denis Honeychurch was recently recognized at the 2025 Annual Trustees Conference for more than 40 years of dedicated service to the College and the Solano County community.

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Recology Dixon participated in the Dixon May Fair on May 10, earning first-place in two categories
Recology Retiree Recollects

Jun 04, 2025 08:42AM ● By Kendall Brown

Tommy Williams has lived in Dixon for 66 years and worked in waste management for 33 years.

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Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, hosts funeral services for unaccompanied veterans
Mark Your Calendar!

Jun 04, 2025 08:38AM ● By MPG Staff

Book Club, Summer Camp, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more

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Meals on Wheels Plans Give and Gather Gala

Jun 04, 2025 08:35AM ● By Meals on Wheels Solano County News Release

Meals on Wheels Solano County is proud to announce its first-ever Give & Gather Gala, an evening of celebration and purpose benefiting local seniors, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Bella Verdi at Rancho Solano in Fairfield.

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Dixon Women’s Improvement Club awarded nine community grants to eight organizations
Women’s Improvement Club Awards Community Grants

Jun 04, 2025 08:33AM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

The Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Grants, made possible by the success of the club’s recent fundraiser held at Pedro’s Cocina, 1425 Market Lane.

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The full cast of Alice’s Wonderland made their first public appearance in costume at the Dixon May Fair Parade
Preparing for Premiere Day

Jun 04, 2025 08:27AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater’s production of “Alice’s Wonderland “will premiere at 6:30 p.m. June 13. Hosted at Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way, the musical will be an original production co-written by Kelly Pidgeon James and Cheryl Sommers.

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Foreigner performs Friday, June 21 at Hard Rock Casino Live
Meet Your Juke Box Heroes

Jun 03, 2025 12:27PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Foreigner Returns to Northern California with a Hit-Packed Night of Unforgettable Anthems

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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly-trained K-9 teams
CHP Unleashes Six New K-9 Teams

Jun 03, 2025 11:24AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly trained K-9 teams May 22 at its West Sacramento K-9 training facility, marking a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.

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The CHP continues to seek motivated individuals who are ready to make a difference in communities throughout California.
CHP Expands Ranks With 133 New Officers

Jun 03, 2025 11:08AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

More than 360 officers have been sworn in so far in 2025 as the department continues a statewide push to enhance public safety

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations
Supporting California’s Salmon Supply

May 29, 2025 11:03AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release

Governor Newsom announces upgrades to 21 fish hatcheries to boost salmon populations

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The Dixon Chamber of Commerce and the Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sponsored the christening of a new location for a trio of old faces.
Chamber Members Host New Location Grand Opening

May 29, 2025 10:25AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce and Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce sponsored the christening of a new location for a trio of old faces.

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The Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, at 5810 Midway Road, hosted its Memorial Day Ceremony
Honor and Remember

May 29, 2025 10:20AM ● By MPG Staff

The Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, at 5810 Midway Road, hosted its Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 24.

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Grant Din presentation will focus on the topic of the Joys and Challenges of Asian American Research
The Joys and Challenges of Asian American Research

May 29, 2025 10:13AM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

The Solano County Genealogical Society will host a virtual Speaker Series presentation on Saturday, June 7 at 11 a.m.

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2025 Student Leadership Council graduates were recognized at an end-of-year town hall and graduation ceremony hosted at the University of California
Thompson Hosts Town Hall and Honors 2025 Student Leadership Council Graduates

May 29, 2025 10:09AM ● By Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

Saturday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry recognized the 2025 Student Leadership Council graduates at an end-of-year town hall and graduation ceremony hosted at the University of California, Davis.

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The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly networking events.
Mark Your Calendars!

May 29, 2025 10:07AM ● By MPG Staff

High School Graduations, Grillin’ & Chillin’, Chamber Connections Networking and more

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Independent Voice
Council Sends Delinquent Business License Accounts to Collection

May 29, 2025 10:04AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During Public Comment at the May 20 meeting of the Dixon City Council, Solano County Resource Conservation District (RCD) Executive Director Chris Rose shared about the free education programs the agency offers to local youth.

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In early June, both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School are hosting graduation ceremonies to honor the Class of 2025
Graduation Time is Here

May 29, 2025 10:02AM ● By Kendall Brown

In early June, both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School will be hosting graduation ceremonies to honor the Class of 2025.

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