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Congratulations to Spelling Bee Winners

Mar 05, 2025 09:20AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Eighty-nine students from 42 schools participated in the 49th annual Solano County Spelling Bee’s preliminary round March 1 at Solano Community College.

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Solano County Kindness Campaign Video Contest

Mar 05, 2025 09:16AM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

We are calling on all Solano County Junior High and High School students to participate in the 7th annual countywide video contest showcasing the power of kindness on campus.

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Dixon News Briefs 3-7-25

Mar 05, 2025 09:14AM ● By MPG Staff

Dragon Fly Dinner and Auction, Dixon Library Book Club, American Legion Saint Patrick’s Dinner and more.

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$3 Million Available Through Air District Grant Programs

Mar 05, 2025 08:59AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Applications now open for projects that reduce pollution

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TEAM Dixon Supports Special Needs

Mar 05, 2025 08:55AM ● By Kendall Brown

TEAM Dixon, or Together Everyone Always Matters, is a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 by Erica Hurtado.

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Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 California Capital Airshow

Mar 03, 2025 05:51PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 2025 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns to Mather Airport on March 22 and 23.

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Council Considers Changes to Utility Bill Format

Feb 26, 2025 04:07PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 18 meeting of the Dixon City Council, Councilmember Jim Ernest asked the city manager to look into the audio quality of the council meeting recordings.

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Dixon Community Theater Announces the Premiere of 'Alice’s Wonderland'

Feb 26, 2025 04:04PM ● By Dixon Community Theater Press Release

Musical theater is returning to the Dixon community stage in June with the premiere of “Alice's Wonderland,” written by Kelly Pidgeon James and Cheryl Sommers.

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Solano County Public Safety Heroes

Feb 26, 2025 03:54PM ● By Congressman Mike Thompson News Release

On Feb. 16, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Officer Mathew Bowen, Emergency Medical Technician Michael “Mike” Robinson and Canine Officer Murph as the 2025 Solano County Public Safety Heroes.

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Thorns Aside...

Feb 26, 2025 03:48PM ● By Teri Brown

Dan Rott, a former Dixon teacher and principal, has become an expert rose gardener in retirement and offered a pruning class recently to the Dixon Women's Improvement Club members and spouses.

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Dixon News Briefs 2-28-25

Feb 26, 2025 03:44PM ● By MPG Staff

Chamber Connections Networking, Golf Tournament, Saint Patrick’s Dinner and more.

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Dixon May Fair Has Market Animal Requirements and Deadlines

Feb 26, 2025 03:39PM ● By KE Spencer Event Marketing News Release

All youth who intend to exhibit market livestock at the 2025 Dixon May Fair must have their animal pre-tagged in order to compete during the Fair, May 8 to 11.

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NorthBay Increases Access to Healthcare

Feb 26, 2025 03:34PM ● By Kendall Brown

NorthBay Health at 1305 Stratford Ave. officially opened its Urgent Care Clinic in Dixon last Nov. 18.

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Make a Plan for Successful Aging

Feb 26, 2025 03:27PM ● By Debra Dingman

According to the Public Policy Institute of California, our older adult population will increase dramatically by 2040, from 5.7 million to just more than 9 million.

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Congressman Thompson Reappointed to Bird Commission

Feb 19, 2025 09:06AM ● By Office of Congressman Mike Thompson News Release

On Jan. 29, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was reappointed by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the bipartisan Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. Thompson is one of four members of Congress to serve on the prestigious commission.

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Unraveling Family History with AI

Feb 19, 2025 09:01AM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

The Solano County Genealogical Society will have a virtual Speaker Series presentation on March 1.

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Solano-Napa SBDC Welcomes New Director

Feb 19, 2025 08:56AM ● By Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center News Release

The Solano-Napa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has a new director at the helm and it’s someone with deep ties to both the organization and the local community.

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Considering Your Neighborhood Government?

Feb 19, 2025 08:53AM ● By Debra Dingman

If you’re considering a purchase in a Dixon development, you might want to check and see how it is “governed,” especially if it has a homeowners’ association (HOA).

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Dixon News Briefs 2-21-25

Feb 19, 2025 08:50AM ● By MPG Staff

Winter Indoor Pickleball, Dine and Donate, Mardi Gras and more

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Welcoming the Community

Feb 19, 2025 08:47AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Uptown Collective, located at 108 N. First St., had humble beginnings.

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Get Inspired at the Solano County Home & Garden Show

Feb 19, 2025 08:41AM ● By Solano Home and Garden Show News Release

The Solano County Home & Garden Show returns to the Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 S First St., Dixon, on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, bringing together the best in home improvement, landscaping and garden design.

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Livestock Conservancy Grant Awarded

Feb 19, 2025 08:37AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon’s own Bianca Currey, has received a microgrant award from The Livestock Conservancy to support her work with Rhinelander rabbits, an endangered agricultural livestock breed.

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New Home Sales Surge in New Year

Feb 17, 2025 06:43PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the Greater Sacramento region saw their typical January surge as buyers returned to new home communities after the holiday lull, the North State Building Industry Association reported Feb. 11.

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Benefit Fruit Tree Sale March 1

Feb 12, 2025 09:41AM ● By Winters Friends of the Library News Release

There’s nothing like picking and eating fresh, tree-ripened fruit. You can beautify your yard and reduce your grocery bills at the Winters Friends of the Library annual Fruit Tree Sale.

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Downtown Dixon Announces 2025 Plans

Feb 12, 2025 09:37AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Downtown Dixon Business Association hosted its first meeting of 2025 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at Dawson’s Bar & Grill, 105 N. First St.

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Celebrate Dixon Tickets on Sale

Feb 12, 2025 09:32AM ● By Dixon Chamber of Commerce News Release

Tickets are now on sale for Celebrate Dixon, which runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Dixon Fairgrounds’ Denverton Hall, 655 S. First St.

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Dixon News Briefs 2-14-25

Feb 12, 2025 09:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon’s Car Dealerships, Comedy Show, Rotary Crab Feed and more.

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Learning About Memory Loss

Feb 12, 2025 09:20AM ● By Debra Dingman

If you have noticed an increase in episodes of not being able to remember things, and not necessarily a person’s name, place or where you put your phone, you might be concerned that it isn’t just aging.

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Moose Lodge Dinner Raises $5,000

Feb 12, 2025 09:14AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Moose Lodge Number 1120, located at 180 W. B St., is a membership-based organization that focuses on community outreach efforts, serving those in need within their locales. From 6 to 8:30 p.m.

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Recognizing Employee Service Milestones

Feb 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 4 meeting, the Dixon City Council heard a presentation of the 2024 Service Awards for Dixon city employees who had reached significant service milestones.

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Snowpack Dips Well Below Average in Second Snow Survey of the Season

Feb 06, 2025 08:53AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) Jan. 31 conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station.

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US Cryotherapy Speaks to Soroptimists

Feb 05, 2025 04:03PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

US Cryotherapy is a family-owned business founded by the Kramer family in 2011. The company is a pioneer in the cryotherapy industry, having built the first-of-its-kind whole-body wellness and recovery center in the United States.

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Seeking Businesses for Dixon High School Job Shadowing Program

Feb 05, 2025 03:51PM ● By Dixon Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is seeking businesses that are interested in helping approximately 75 juniors and seniors at Dixon High School Public Service Academy by having them “job shadow” for either four or eight hours one day in the spring.

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Dixon Community Theater Presents ‘Hamlet: Paranormal Activity’

Feb 05, 2025 03:49PM ● By Dixon Community Theater News Release

Get ready for a theatrical experience like no other. Dixon Community Theater will present “Hamlet: Paranormal Activity,” a bold and innovative modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy.

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Dixon News Briefs 2-7-25

Feb 05, 2025 03:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Line Dancing, Car Show, Valentine Cookie Class, and more

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