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Spring Sports Season Concludes with Busy May Schedule

Apr 28, 2026 04:00PM ● By Kendall Brown

The spring youth sports season in Dixon is drawing to a close, highlighted by a full schedule of games across baseball, softball, rugby and swimming throughout May.

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Council Debates Proposed Relocation of Private Catholic School

Apr 28, 2026 03:58PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At its April 21 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered the proposed development of a vacant lot at the corner of East A Street and North Second Street.

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Fire Captain Andrew Tomelloso Named Firefighter of the Year

Apr 28, 2026 03:54PM ● By Kendall Brown

Fire Captain Andrew Tomelloso was named the 2025 Firefighter of the Year during the annual Celebrate Dixon on March 14, an honor he said came as a surprise and carried special meaning because his colleagues awarded it.

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Rain or Shine, Our Staff is Saving Lives

Apr 27, 2026 05:42PM ● By Visions In Education News Release

At Visions in Education, our commitment to serving students goes hand in hand with supporting the communities around us.

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School Teacher–Leader Career Fair
2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

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Mark Your Calendars!

Apr 21, 2026 12:35PM ● By MPG Staff

Bunco Night, Ribbon Cutting at Dwelley Family Wines, Kids Homework Help, Star Wars-Inspired Cookie Class, Dixon Community Theater Presents “Cinderella," Dixon Chamber Networking & more!

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Summer Events Scheduled Across Dixon Through August

Apr 21, 2026 12:27PM ● By Kendall Brown

A range of community events are scheduled in Dixon throughout the summer months, offering residents and visitors opportunities to engage in local history, entertainment and fundraising activities.

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Women’s Improvement Club Scholarships and Community Grants Dinner

Apr 21, 2026 12:25PM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) invites the community to join the club from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 1 for the annual Scholarships and Community Grants Dinner.

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Nalleli Cabanillas-Medina is Soroptimist International Woman of the Month

Apr 21, 2026 12:23PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Nalleli Cabanillas-Medina was selected by Maine Prairie High School as the April Young Woman of the Month for Soroptimist International of Dixon.

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First-Ever Coach of Year Named

Apr 21, 2026 12:19PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dario “Didi” Cordova, head soccer coach at Dixon High School, was recognized as the city’s first-ever Coach of the Year during the Celebrate Dixon event on March 14, honoring his leadership and the success of the school’s boys soccer program.

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Arias Named Region 4 Administrator of the Year

Apr 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Kendall Brown

Angelina Arias, principal of Maine Prairie High School, has been named the 2026 Region 4 Continuation/Education Options Administrator of the Year, recognizing her leadership in alternative education and commitment to student success.

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CDFW Urges Public to Leave Baby Deer Alone

Apr 20, 2026 12:10PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

Late spring and early summer are peak times for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned residents and visitors to not interact with the baby deer – even if they find one that appears to be abandoned or hungry.

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign
‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Dixon Community Theater
Mark Your Calendars!

Apr 15, 2026 09:37AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon High Sports, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking, Kids Homework Help, Spring Sound Bath & Yoga and more!

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April Is Child Abuse Awareness Month

Apr 15, 2026 09:33AM ● By Dixon Family Services News Release

Dixon Family Services (DFS) has a banner in front of its building during the month of April to remind people that April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and that there are things we can all do to reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect.

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Tickets for the Flying U Bull Riding
Get Your Best Buys Before the May Fair

Apr 15, 2026 09:31AM ● By Dixon May Fair News Release

Tickets for the popular Dixon May Fair grandstand shows, fair admission and carnival wristbands are now available for purchase for the upcoming fair, May 7 to 10. The

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Steven Krebs, an English and AVID teacher at Dixon High School
Dixon Unified Names Steven Krebs 2025 Educator of the Year

Apr 15, 2026 09:24AM ● By Kendall Brown

Steven Krebs, an English and AVID teacher at Dixon High School, was named the 2025 Educator of the Year during the Celebrate Dixon event on March 14, recognizing more than two decades of work in the classroom.

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Kabateck Comments on Latest Jobs Report

Apr 13, 2026 11:17AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

If only the California Legislature could produce something as bold as what Congress did

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Record Hot, Dry March Wipes Out California Snowpack, Leaving No Measurable Snow for April Survey

Apr 13, 2026 11:11AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the critical April snow survey at Phillips Station April 1 and found no measurable snow, a stark indicator of how record‑hot March temperatures and high‑elevation rain have erased the Sierra Nevada snowpack months ahead of schedule.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Welcomes Master Florist Courtney Kett

Apr 07, 2026 03:04PM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club is pleased to announce that Courtney Kett will be the guest speaker for its upcoming meeting.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Apr 07, 2026 11:45AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon High Sports, Free Smoke Alarm Event, Dixon Community Theater Coloring Contest, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking, Teen Open Mic Night, Bunco Night and more!

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Dixon Community Theater Prepares First Broadway-Style Musical Production

Apr 07, 2026 11:38AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater is expanding its programming and outreach efforts this spring with a slate of productions, youth classes and fundraising events aimed at sustaining and growing the local nonprofit’s presence in the performing arts.

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Devin Pitto Named Dixon Educator of the Year

Apr 07, 2026 11:34AM ● By Kendall Brown

Devin Pitto, a fourth-grade teacher at Tremont Elementary School, was named the 2025 Dixon Educator of the Year during the annual Celebrate Dixon gala March 14.

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Air District Opens 2026 Clean Air Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 10:02AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Students invited to illustrate ideas for improving air quality

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Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip

Apr 06, 2026 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

National Car Care Month is a good reminder that good vehicle maintenance may prevent a costly repair

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CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins

Apr 06, 2026 11:04AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern.

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City Parks Photo Contest Now Open

Mar 31, 2026 01:08PM ● By City of Davis News Release

The City of Davis Parks and Community Services Department (PCS) is inviting the entire community to participate in the 2026 Community Photo Contest.

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‘Dixon Grown’ Launches to Help Shape Community Together

Mar 31, 2026 01:03PM ● By City of Dixon News Release

The City of Dixon is proud to announce the launch of “Dixon Grown,” a new community-wide outreach and engagement effort designed to pull back the curtain on local government.

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Thompson Announces Solano County Woman of the Year

Mar 31, 2026 12:59PM ● By Office of Mike Thompson News Release

On March 22, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Margi Stern was chosen as the 2025 Solano County Woman of the Year.

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April Brings Education, Arts, Community to Dixon

Mar 31, 2026 12:43PM ● By Kendall Brown

A range of educational programs, community events and performances are scheduled throughout Dixon in April, offering residents opportunities to engage in financial literacy, environmental education and the arts.

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Sara Echarte Named Ambassador of Year

Mar 31, 2026 12:38PM ● By Kendall Brown

Sara Echarte, manager of the Dixon Chamber of Commerce, was named the 2025 Ambassador of the Year during the annual Celebrate Dixon gala March 14.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Mar 31, 2026 12:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon High Sports, 33rd Annual Golf Tournament, Drive Thru BBQ Fundraiser, Bunco Night, Lunch Bunch at Pedro’s Cocina & more!

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Nominations Open for 2026 Golden Heart Awards

Mar 31, 2026 10:34AM ● By City of Davis News Release

The City of Davis invites community members to submit nominations now through April 17 for the annual Golden Heart Awards.

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Boogie All Night with KC & The Sunshine Band

Mar 30, 2026 05:15PM ● By California State Fair News Release

It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

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