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Heritage and the Holidays

Nov 06, 2024 09:28AM ● By Kendall Brown

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout November to honor Indigenous culture, traditions and achievements, including Native Alaskan and Hawaiian communities.

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Dixon Charter School to Receive Historic Moon Tree

Nov 06, 2024 09:19AM ● By Dixon Montessori Charter School News Release Press Release

Dixon Montessori Charter School (DMCS), at 355 N Almond St., is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive a Moon Tree, an extraordinary piece of space history and a symbol of the future of space exploration.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Hunger in Sacramento Continues to Rise

Nov 05, 2024 10:49AM ● By California Association of Food Banks News Release

Buying Rice this October Makes It Easy to Help a Neighbor in Need

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Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 To Provide for Unhoused Sac Women

Nov 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from the Yocha Dehe Community Fund to provide transitional workforce housing for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with their families.

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UPDATE: Rio Vista Bridge 55-Hour Closure Postponed

Nov 01, 2024 02:30PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Bad weather forecast temporarily halts work schedule

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Solano College Theatre Presents ‘The Visit’

Oct 30, 2024 10:15AM ● By Solano College Theatre News Release

Solano College Theatre (SCT) will present its fall play, “The Visit,” directed by adjunct faculty member JanLee Marshall from Nov. 8 to Nov. 24.

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Dixon News Briefs 11-1-24

Oct 30, 2024 10:01AM ● By MPG Staff

Solano County Farm Bureau Mixer, Hands-on Holiday Cooking, Youth Rugby Camps and more

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How to Celebrate Veterans Day in Dixon

Oct 30, 2024 09:58AM ● By Kendall Brown

With Veterans Day quickly approaching on Nov. 11, the question of how we can celebrate and support these brave men and women for their service and sacrifice cannot be understated. Fortunately, many organizations in the area are holding Veterans Day activities.

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Meggie Huvar Earns Silver Award

Oct 30, 2024 09:53AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon resident and Girl Scout Cadette Meggie Huvar was awarded the coveted Silver Award for working to make her community a better place.

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Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects

Oct 30, 2024 09:43AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 25 an award of more than $1.3 billion to 27 new public transportation projects intended to fund transformative rail and transit improvements throughout the state.

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California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches

Oct 29, 2024 06:22PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 26 previewed the new Water Year, which started on Oct. 1, by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern.

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Dixon Tractor Supply Company Store to Host Halloween Pet Photos

Oct 24, 2024 08:52AM ● By Tractor Supply Co News Release

Trick or treat at leading lifestyle retailer with seasonal pet-friendly activities

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Dixon News Brief 10-25-24

Oct 23, 2024 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

Chamber of Commerce Mingle, Day of the Dead, Cool Patch Pumpkins and more

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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Dixon Does Halloween Safely

Oct 17, 2024 09:12AM ● By Angela Underwood

Police Chief Robert Thompson said talking to children about Halloween safety is crucial because it helps ensure their well-being while they enjoy the festivities.

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McCluskey is Senior of the Year

Oct 17, 2024 09:06AM ● By MPG Staff

The Annual Dixon Senior Resource Fair is on Saturday, Oct. 19, and will feature the Senior of the Year honor bestowed on Yvonne McCluskey.

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Auditions Set for Holiday Show

Oct 16, 2024 03:25PM ● By DCT Press Release

Get ready for some holiday magic as Dixon Community Theatre is excited to announce audition dates for its upcoming Christmas production, ‘The Little Town of Christmas.’

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Treisman is Soroptomist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month

Oct 16, 2024 03:19PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Tatianna Treisman is SI Dixon Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Angela Brown, Principal of Dixon High School.

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Youth Resiliency Summit to Offer a Day of Inspiration for Solano County Youth

Oct 16, 2024 03:13PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Authors, Artists, and Professional Youth Advocates to be the Keynotes at Youth Resiliency Summit

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Pink is the New Brass

Oct 16, 2024 02:42PM ● By Angela Underwood

Locals can wear a law enforcement badge this month.

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Sacramento Superior Court and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Implement Guardianship Assistance Program

Oct 16, 2024 11:41AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has partnered with Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to provide in-person courtroom assistance to individuals representing themselves in guardianship cases.

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SacRT Launches Survey

Oct 16, 2024 11:20AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

As part of a statewide initiative to improve public transit safety, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is launching a comprehensive customer survey to better understand and address the safety concerns of transit riders.

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 09, 2024 11:41AM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

We invite you to join the Solano County District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with Fairfield, Vacaville and Suisun City Police Departments on Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. at the courthouse steps located at 530 Union Avenue, Fairfield, where we will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Dixon News Briefs 10-11-24

Oct 09, 2024 11:28AM ● By MPG Staff

Fall Festival, Halloween Cookie Decorating, Youth Basketball and more

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Mayor Candidates Share Views

Oct 09, 2024 11:19AM ● By Debra Dingman, photo by Debra Dingman

School partnerships, a budget deficit, how to attract and retain police officers and firefighters, and tax increases were just some of the topics covered at last week’s Mayor Candidates Forum hosted by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce and held at City Hall.

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Dixon Coastal Cleanup Gathers County Volunteers

Oct 09, 2024 11:06AM ● By Angela Underwood

The 40th anniversary of Coastal Cleanup Day, a massive statewide event, amped up residents to tidy up on Sept. 21, when up to 1,420 Solano County volunteers collected and disposed of 22,963 pounds of trash and another 1,706 pounds of recyclables and beverage containers.

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Take Fire Prevention Steps

Oct 09, 2024 11:01AM ● By Angela Underwood

The annual Fire Prevention Week is the longest-running health observance in the U.S., with the Dixon Fire Prevention Week joining in. Mayor Steve Bird officially proclaimed Oct. 6 through Oct. 12 as a week of fire safety with the rest of the nation.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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The Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair

Oct 07, 2024 12:37PM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Solano County District Attorney's Office in collaboration with the Solano County Office of Family Violence Prevention, will host the Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12 on the Annex Lawn at 604 Empire Street in Fairfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Nishikawa Family Presented at Historical Meet

Oct 02, 2024 10:32AM ● By Debra Dingman

Rod Nishikawa will give a historical presentation about his family at the next Dixon Historical Society Meeting from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Dixon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 209 North Jefferson St.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Dixon News Briefs 10-4-24

Oct 02, 2024 10:07AM ● By MPG Staff

Planning Comission, Senior Resource Fair, Dia de los Muertos and more

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Budget 101

Oct 02, 2024 10:03AM ● By Angela Underwood

A newly created Fiscal Sustainability Outreach Program is now the direct conduit to the city budget process, which many call confusing. Public Information Officer Madeline Graf detailed the program before city officials adopted the plan involving community outreach, communications, and engagement.

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New Superintendent Shares Route to Dixon

Oct 02, 2024 09:59AM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

New Dixon Unified School District Superintendent Brett Barley has only become more diversified in knowledge and skills as he wound his way toward a career in school administration. After being raised by both parents in teaching and school administration, it was likely he’d pursue education.

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