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Having Sense of Purpose Helps Reduce Dementia Risk

Sep 03, 2025 05:24PM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

Research into Blue Zones, regions of the world where people tend to live longer, shows that having a sense of purpose in life could help people live longer.

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Annual Buddy Bash to Celebrate Teen Volunteers

Sep 03, 2025 05:22PM ● By Kendall Brown

Team Dixon will host its annual Buddy Bash from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 6.

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Movies in the Park
Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 03, 2025 05:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night, Community Transportation Workshop, Movies in the Park and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Operation Warm Heart is hosting a charity dinner
Rotary Club Donates $1,000

Sep 03, 2025 05:07PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Rotary Club donated $1,000 to Operation Warm Heart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of Travis Air Force Base airmen and their families.

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Community Groups Launch Fundraising Efforts

Sep 03, 2025 05:04PM ● By Kendall Brown

Two local organizations, Dixon Historical Society and Dixon Family Services, are ramping up fundraising efforts this fall to support community programming in Dixon.

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Each attendee received a lobster with accouterments such as artichokes, potatoes, corn and shrimp
Breast Cancer Foundation Exceeds Dinner Fundraiser Goal

Sep 03, 2025 04:57PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano Midnight Sun Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual “Under the Valley Moon” lobster charity dinner on Aug. 23 drew more than 200 attendees to support breast cancer patients across Solano County.

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Kids play with pumpkins
Home Show Marks 10 Years

Sep 03, 2025 04:50PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano County Fall Home & Garden Show will return to the Dixon Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Sep 03, 2025 03:07PM ● By The Jason Foundation News Release

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to confront a subject often shrouded in silence and stigma.

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West Nile Virus Detection

Aug 27, 2025 11:57AM ● By Solano County Mosquito Abatement District News Release

On Aug. 15, the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District (SCMAD) detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes near Robben Road in Dixon.

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Crowds Take a Stroll

Aug 27, 2025 11:49AM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Downtown Dixon welcomed hundreds of visitors Aug. 23 for the annual Wine and Art Stroll, featuring more than 20 wineries, dozens of artists, live music and participation from local businesses throughout the community.

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Grace Fellowship Church of Dixon is kicking off Grace Kids Club
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 27, 2025 11:33AM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night with Dixon Family Services, Concerts in the Plaza, Dixon High School Football and more happening in town!

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Council Reviews Cannabis Business Policies

Aug 27, 2025 11:30AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Dixon City Council members considered possible updates to the local cannabis business policies at their Aug. 18 regular meeting.

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La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, owned by Nayely Salcedo (pictured) and her family, will host a community fundraise
La Cocina Joins Battle Against Breast Cancer

Aug 27, 2025 11:24AM ● By Kendall Brown

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant will host a community fundraiser, Tacos for Ta-Tas, from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in support of Jessica McCafferty, a Dixon mother currently battling breast cancer.

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host family with Exchange Student
Exchange Students Settle into Life

Aug 27, 2025 11:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

Two high school students from Europe have begun a year-long stay in Dixon through the American Field Service (AFS) foreign exchange program, marking the first time the city has hosted American Field Service students since 2017.

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UC Davis associate professor Shahid Siddique with doctoral candidate
UC Davis Nematologists Share International Spotlight

Aug 26, 2025 12:42PM ● By By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

University of Californa, Davis nematologists shared the international spotlight at the 64th annual meeting of the Society of Nematologists (SON), held recently in Victoria, British Columbia.

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The Dixon Public Library hosts two adult-oriented book clubs
September Events at Dixon Library for Teens and Adults

Aug 20, 2025 08:48AM ● By Kendall Brown

Throughout September, Dixon Public Library is hosting several events aimed at educating and uplifting both teens and adults as the holiday season approaches.

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Solano Public Health Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month

Aug 19, 2025 02:59PM ● By Solano County News Release

The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division joins the California Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Breastfeeding Committee and World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action in celebrating National Breastfeeding Month in August.

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Dixon High School Football Varsity and Junior Varsity boys helped distribute wood chips
Dixon High Football Helps Library

Aug 19, 2025 02:47PM ● By Kendall Brown

On Aug. 1, Dixon High School Football Varsity and Junior Varsity boys helped distribute wood chips at the Dixon Library Community Garden, 230 N. First St.

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Dixon Community Theater board members
Set Sail with Kid-Friendly ‘Treasure Island’

Aug 19, 2025 02:43PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater is charting a new course this fall with its upcoming production of “Treasure Island,” a youth-focused adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic.

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Back-to-School Kickoff celebration
Back-to-School Kickoff Celebration Honors Superintendent

Aug 19, 2025 02:31PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

More than 400 staff members from across Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) gathered Aug. 11 at the Sunrise Event Center in Vacaville to celebrate the beginning of the 2025-26 school year.

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Kiwanis Club of Dixon volunteers hold a club flag
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 19, 2025 02:07PM ● By MPG Staff

Kiwanis Club Open House, Dixon High School Football, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Solano County Home & Garden Show
Get Inspired for All Your Home and Garden Projects

Aug 19, 2025 02:01PM ● By Solano County Home and Garden Show News Release

The Solano County Home & Garden Show returns to the Dixon Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21, bringing together the best in home improvement, landscaping and garden design.

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More than 20 attendees gathered at Dixon United Methodist Church
Historical Society Hosts Trivia Event

Aug 19, 2025 01:37PM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

The Dixon Historical Society hosted a trivia-style presentation Aug. 17, highlighting the legacy of the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club, the city’s oldest women’s organization established in 1899.

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barbecue catering business
Dixon Native Serves Up Flavor

Aug 19, 2025 01:19PM ● By Kendall Brown

For lifelong Dixon resident Anthony Echarte, what began as a social media passion project has grown into a barbecue catering business known as Pun vs. Food.

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Teachers work together on a soil analysis activity at Rush Ranch Open Space
Teachers Dive into Local Water Systems

Aug 13, 2025 12:44PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Just days before heading back to their classrooms, 26 teachers from across Solano County traded desks for wetlands, boats and sunny trails as part of the Solano Water Institute for Teachers.

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Council Hears Opposition to Proposed Development

Aug 13, 2025 11:56AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 5 Dixon City Council meeting, Keep Dixon Green President Caitlin O’Halloran Hellar presented a petition with more than 700 signatures, asking the council to pause any consideration of new developments until after a “community listening session.”

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Dixon Family serves comedy night
Dixon Family Services’ Comedy Night

Aug 13, 2025 11:50AM ● By Dixon Family Services News Release

Comedian and Emcee, David Studebaker will return for this year’s Comedy Night Sept. 27 at Olde Vet’s Hall, 231 N. First St. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a no-host bar and raffle prizes.

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Dixon Historical Society’s August Events

Aug 13, 2025 11:46AM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

Join the Dixon Historical Society at their August event!

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The 14th annual Solano County Constitution Essay Contest, now titled the Constitution Literacy Youth Scholarship program, is underway for 2025
Solano County Constitution Essay Contest Returns

Aug 13, 2025 11:26AM ● By Kendall Brown

Contest Returns with Focus on Separation of Powers

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Dixon Moose Lodge is hosting a BBQ Night
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 13, 2025 11:20AM ● By MPG Staff

Take a look at what's happening in town!

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Tad Smith, a retired biologist and a Rotary Club member
Rotary Club Expands Reach

Aug 13, 2025 11:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Rotary Offers Night Meetings and Community Events

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Dixon High School Gears Up

Aug 13, 2025 10:56AM ● By Kendall Brown

Full Fall Sports Lineup Underway

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Take Advantage of August Outdoor Adventures

Aug 06, 2025 08:36AM ● By Solano Land Trust News Release

Join the docents and staff of Solano Land Trust to explore the outdoors and experience the beauty of Solano County.

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Live Solano Give Solano

Aug 06, 2025 08:31AM ● By Solano County News Release

Registration officially opens for Live Solano Give Solano on Oct. 1. Any nonprofit organization interested in participating in the Giving Event is required to submit a short registration form.

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Dixon Unified School District Staff greeted attendees
Backpack To Basics

Aug 06, 2025 08:29AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Unified School District’s (DUSD) third annual Backpack to the Future Back to School Festival has come to a close.

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