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Organizations such as Neighborhood Christian School, 955 E A St., and Ramtown Karate, 1680 N. Lincoln St., are hosting kids’ summer camps
Gearing Up for Summer Fun

May 29, 2025 09:59AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon is gearing up for a summer filled with community celebrations, cultural events and family-friendly activities.

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The funds will help counties prevent homelessness by providing services for youth transitioning out of foster care or probation systems in California
Newsom Funds Millions to Reduce Youth Homelessness

May 28, 2025 05:09PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing California’s success in reducing homelessness in youth, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced May 23 $56 million awards to help 52 California counties provide housing and supportive services to young adults at risk of homelessness.

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom
Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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California has seen the second largest increase in energy costs
California Residents Paying Nearly Double for Power since 2015

May 28, 2025 04:43PM ● By Texas Electricity Ratings News Release

California has seen the second largest increase in energy costs, with a 74% increase between 2015 and 2023.

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California Exceeds Four Million Myshake App Downloads

May 28, 2025 04:13PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

During Earthquake Preparedness Month, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 25 a major milestone: the MyShake app, which alerts Californians before an earthquake begins, has surpassed 4 million downloads, the equivalent of more than 10% of the state.

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Know a Local Centenarian? Supervisors Want to Honor Them

May 21, 2025 11:05AM ● By Solano County News Release

The Solano County Board of Supervisors needs the community’s help in identifying centenarians living in the community for recognition at a Board of Supervisors meeting later this fall as part of the 19th annual centenarian commemoration celebration.

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Carmen Baker (right) spoke with Soroptimist International of Dixon members on May 1 about her nonprofit, Essentially Everly.
Baker Speaks to Soroptimists about Essentially Everly

May 21, 2025 11:03AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Soroptimist International of Dixon was honored to welcome Carmen Baker to speak to Soroptimist members on May 1.

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The Dixon Library Community Garden will transform a vacant lot at the corner of B and Second streets into a thriving public green space
Library Community Garden Coming Soon

May 21, 2025 11:01AM ● By Solano County Library News Release

Solano County’s first community garden is coming to Dixon this summer through a partnership between Solano County Library and Sustainable Solano.

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A total of 38 early educators were nominated for the Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Early Childhood Educators of the Year Honored

May 21, 2025 10:55AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

On May 16, Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), in collaboration with the Solano Child Care Planning Council and local partners, hosted the 2025 Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year reception.

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The Dixon High School Marching Band was one of the 135 entrants who performed in the Dixon May Fair Parade
Mark Your Calendars!

May 21, 2025 10:50AM ● By MPG Staff

Line Dancing, Book Club, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more

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Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month.
Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist Young Woman of the Month

May 21, 2025 10:46AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Maine Prairie High School Principal Angelina Arias.

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Maricela Schrunk, left, stands alongside Anthony Fazzare, the county-wide classified employee of the year. The Solano County Office of Education hosted the Educator of the Year Awards from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 6
Three Earn Educator of the Year Awards

May 21, 2025 10:37AM ● By Kendall Brown

Three Dixon Unified School District employees were honored at the May 6 Solano County Office of Education’s Educator of the Year Awards ceremony.

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David Studebaker will be the headliner and emcee at the Dixon Family Services’ Comedy Night 2025
David Studebaker Returns to Comedy Night 2025

May 21, 2025 10:33AM ● By Dixon Family Services News Release

David Studebaker will be the headliner and emcee at the Dixon Family Services’ Comedy Night 2025 from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Olde Vet’s Hall, 231 N. First St.

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Sacramento Valley National Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day program at 9 a.m. May 24. The
Commemorating the Fallen

May 21, 2025 10:31AM ● By Kendall Brown

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery is hosting a free public Memorial Day program at 9 a.m. May 24.

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The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosted the 148th annual Dixon May Fair Parade at 10 a.m. May 10. The parade featured 135 entries, with more than70 businesses and organizations represented.
May Fair Parade Winners had Flower Power

May 14, 2025 11:43AM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosted the 148th annual Dixon May Fair Parade at 10 a.m. May 10 throughout downtown Dixon.

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131 Students Earn Work-Ready! Certification

May 14, 2025 11:38AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is celebrating 131 high school students who successfully completed Solano County Office of Education’s Work-Ready! Certification program this school year.

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Carnival rides in both the public and kiddie carnival were provided by Butler Amusements.
Dixon May Fair Delights Community

May 14, 2025 11:33AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

The 148th annual Dixon May Fair from May 8 to 11 is a popular tradition that, according to May Fair CEO Patricia Conklin, takes approximately a year to organize.

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The Dixon May Fair came to a close at 10 p.m. May 11. Besides carnival rides and food vendors, the venue also offered a variety of live musical performances
Mark Your Calendars!

May 14, 2025 11:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Community Yard Sale, Cake Class, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more

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National Police Week serves as a time to reflect on the tireless commitment of the men and women who serve and protect
Honoring Police Personnel During National Police Week

May 13, 2025 04:45PM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

The City of Dixon is proud to join communities across the nation in recognizing and honoring law enforcement personnel during National Police Week, observed from May 11 to 17.

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Nytalia Boykin-Reek, a 10th-grader at Rodriguez High School, is an FFA exhibitor who shows sheep and participated in showmanship shows throughout the Dixon May Fair
Youth Get ‘Ag-tive’ at Dixon May Fair

May 13, 2025 04:41PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

he Dixon May Fair, held from May 8 to 11, offered various entertainment options, including live music, carnival rides and a mechanical bull. However, for many children and parents alike, the livestock area served as the central hub of their fair experience.

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University of California Davis doctoral candidate Alison Blundell, shown here holding a root knot nematode-infested tomato plant, is the winner of the 2025 John M. Webster Outstanding Student Award from the Society of Nematologists.
UC Davis Doctoral Candidate Wins International Award

May 13, 2025 11:56AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

Doctoral candidate Alison Blundell of the laboratory of associate professor Shahid Siddique, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is the recipient of the 2025 John M. Webster Outstanding Student Award from the Society of Nematologists.

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Unlicensed Drivers Cause Shocking Number of Crashes in California

May 13, 2025 10:26AM ● By Sutliff & Stout News Release

A new study by auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout revealed that California had the seventh-highest rate of fatal crashes involving an unlicensed driver between 2019 and 2023.

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Alexssia Macalpin practices singing “Defying Gravity” from “Wicked” during a Solano Community College Chamber Choir rehearsal
Solano College Presents Free Movies Music Concert

May 07, 2025 10:11AM ● By Solano Community College News Release

Solano College Music will present a free year-end concert, “Music from the Movies,” at 7 p.m. May 13.

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Dixon Moose Lodge hosted its inaugural rummage sale
Dixon Moose Lodge Helping Community

May 07, 2025 09:55AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Moose Lodge hosted a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 as one of many efforts undertaken to revitalize the lodge.

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Ruhstaller Farms is hosting its final line dancing session of 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 5. Dinner, prepared by Taps Kitchen,
Pancakes, Books, and Rugby: Dixon’s Lineup of May-June Events

May 07, 2025 09:49AM ● By MPG Staff

Family Bake Sale, Karate Summer Camp, Line Dancing, and more

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Rep. Mike Thompson holding a certificate with Isabella Macias holding her art piece, winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Finalist for Fourth District’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition

May 07, 2025 09:42AM ● By Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On May 4, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California’s Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

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Peter Hoang of Pro Clips Salon holding a plaque after being honored as the Marco Collagen Hair Care products Brand Ambassador of the Year for 2025
Hoang Recognized as Five-Time Brand Ambassador of the Year

May 07, 2025 09:39AM ● By Kendall Brown

Peter Hoang of Pro Clips Salon has been in the hair care business for 20 years.

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Ruby Guzman Honored as Violet Richardson Awardee

May 07, 2025 09:36AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Ruby Guzman, a senior at Dixon High School, spends countless hours giving back to others.

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Child pitching at a baseball game at the Dixon Little League Fun Day of Baseball event
Little League Hosts Fun Day of Baseball

May 07, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Little League’s Baseball Fun Day on May 3 was fun for all ages, while creating awareness of what the youth organization provides players.

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Clown at the Dixon May Fair greeting guests in line.
May Fair is This Weekend!

May 07, 2025 09:27AM ● By Dixon May Fair News Release

Once you get to the Dixon May Fair, which runs from Thursday through this Sunday, getting inside to enjoy the carnival rides and fair food is on the top of your mind.

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Karen Gonzalez is Dixon’s April Young Woman of the Month

Apr 30, 2025 10:24AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Karen Gonzalez is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month.

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The Dixon Library staff gathered letters for military-connected children, youth and teens.
Dixon Library Supports Military-Connected Children

Apr 30, 2025 10:20AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

April was designated as the Month of the Military Child in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberg.

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Volunteers at the Annual Earth Day Cleanup in Solano County
Solano County Volunteers Participate in the 2025 Earth Day Cleanup

Apr 30, 2025 10:14AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Despite a chilly morning with cloud cover and scattered rain, 212 dedicated volunteers came together across Solano County to make a significant difference at the annual Earth Day Cleanup.

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Baseball themed float decorates with balloons during festivities
Baseball Family Fun Day

Apr 30, 2025 10:05AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Library Book Club, Baseball Family Fun Day, Mother’s Day Celebration and more

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Rob White of Lewis Management Corp. Announced as Guest Speaker

Apr 30, 2025 10:02AM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

Rob White, vice president of Lewis Management Corp., was the featured guest speaker at the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club’s April general meeting. He shared information on the proposed development, The Harvest in Dixon.

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