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Dixon’s Past Has Bright Future

Sep 05, 2024 04:23PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon Historical Society works hard to keep the past available to the public.

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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Gallagher Slams Democrats’ Special Session Stunt

Sep 04, 2024 03:07PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued the following statement on the introduction of legislation enacting Gov. Newsom’s scheme to increase gas prices by requiring refiners to withhold fuel from drivers.

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City Water Issues Boil with Controversy

Aug 30, 2024 09:30AM ● By Angela Underwood

Councilmember Tom Bogue shut down a resolution to seek bids for a new city water system.

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Office of Education to Host Annual Early Childhood Education Conference

Aug 30, 2024 09:13AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) will host the 2024 Quality Counts Solano Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conference on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

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Rotary Club Welcomes New Administrators and Teachers

Aug 29, 2024 04:41PM ● By MPG Staff

On Aug. 2, the Dixon Rotary Club welcomed the new school administrators and teachers from the Dixon Unified School District.

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Dixon News Brief 8-30-24

Aug 29, 2024 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Mural Ribbon Cutting, Veterans Dinner, Pub Kats at Pardi Plaza and more.

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Brians Way Traffic Slowing Soon

Aug 29, 2024 03:53PM ● By Angela Underwood

The third time was almost a charm for Chief Engineer Christopher Fong when presenting three suggestions on Brian Way traffic calming.

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Home & Garden Show Returns

Aug 27, 2024 05:00PM ● By Shawna Arzadon

The Solano County Home & Garden Show is back on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22

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SacRT Awarded Three Grants to Help Connect Communities

Aug 23, 2024 01:42PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to announce it’s the recipient of three Caltrans Sustainable Community grants totaling nearly $1 million

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Five to Vie for School Board

Aug 21, 2024 04:52PM ● By Debra Dingman

Dixon Unified School District has two Trustee positions open replacing School Board Trustees Regina Espinoza and David Bowen, and there are now five local people vying for those

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Only One Treasurer Candidate Applied

Aug 21, 2024 04:45PM ● By Debra Dingman

Simon LeBleu, 34, was born and raised in Dixon and grew up in Dixon schools

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Dixon History Mural to Debut with Fanfare

Aug 21, 2024 03:56PM ● By Debra Dingman

The public is invited to share in the ribbon-cutting ceremony when the Dixon Historical Society unveils the completed artwork, 'The History of Dixon'

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Dixon News Briefs 8-23-24

Aug 21, 2024 03:47PM ● By MPG Staff

T-Shirt Fundraiser, Veterans Dinner, Friday Night Football and More in Dixon

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Auditions Announced for Robin Hood, the Musical

Aug 20, 2024 09:16AM ● By Winters Theatre Company News Release

Winters Theatre Company will audition male and female actors, singers and dancers, ages 12 and up, for “Robin Hood, the Musical” at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21

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Tuleyome Tale – Safe Summer Hiking

Aug 20, 2024 09:10AM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Heading outdoors, even during the heat of summer, is not only possible but with a little preparation it can be safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling

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Winters Theatre Company Announces 10-Minute Play Script Submissions

Aug 14, 2024 01:40PM ● By Winters Theatre Company News Release

The Winters Theatre Company invites you to submit original scripts for consideration in our annual 10-minute play festival to be held the weekends of Feb. 28 through March 1 and March 7 and 8, 2025

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Dixon News Briefs 8-16-24

Aug 14, 2024 01:22PM ● By MPG Staff

T-Shirt Fundraiser, Hold 'em Poker, Fresh Flowers and More

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Back to School Safety Reminders

Aug 14, 2024 01:10PM ● By City of Dixon News Release

As the new school year begins, the Dixon Police Department would like to remind the community to be vigilant and take extra precautions to ensure the safety of students

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Concert Series Heats Up Summer

Aug 14, 2024 12:17PM ● By Angela Underwood

Dixon Chamber of Commerce President Shauna Manina has a history with music. Manina planned public concerts in Vacaville for nearly three decades before bringing bands into Dixon

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Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Aug 14, 2024 11:57AM ● By Circus Vargas News Release

Get ready to witness the most extraordinary display of talent and wonder under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is back with its all-new 2024 production, ‘Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!’

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School Year Kicks Off

Aug 14, 2024 11:43AM ● By Scott Mullins, photos by Scott Mullins

Dixon students started the 2024 through 2025 Dixon Unified School District year on Aug 7

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Coastal Cleanup Around the Corner

Aug 14, 2024 11:18AM ● By Angela Underwood

Pond C is about to see some TLC

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Public Protests Over Water Rate Increase

Aug 09, 2024 11:51AM ● By Angela Underwood

The water rate increase is officially in effect

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Dixon News Briefs 8-9-24

Aug 09, 2024 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon News Brief for the week of Aug. 9, 2024.

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Lions Poker Night Fundraiser!

Aug 09, 2024 10:33AM ● By Dixon Lions Club News Release

The Dixon Lions Club 16th annual, extremely popular, Texas Hold-Em Poker Night Fundraiser will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Downtown Olde Vets Hall open to anyone 21 and older.

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Tournament Benefits Team USA

Aug 07, 2024 02:24PM ● By Debra Dingman

Ramtown Karate students were participating in an athletic tournament for the purpose of raising money for the five Northern California Jr. Team USA members including Dixon’s Anna Anderson, going to the Pan American Championships to be held in Brazil the last week of August

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Dixon Hosts July 4 Briefing

Aug 05, 2024 11:30AM ● By Angela Underwood

America's birthday was the subject of a post-operational briefing here.

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City Joins Lawsuit Against State

Aug 05, 2024 11:20AM ● By Angela Underwood

Water issues here continue to rise as the city joins a lawsuit against the State of California over Chromium 6 levels.

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Thompson Secures $1,105,800 for Water System Improvements

Aug 05, 2024 11:07AM ● By Office of Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On July 23, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he secured $1,105,800 in community project funding for the Solano Irrigation District’s (SID) Vaca Valley Public Water System Consolidation project.

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Thompson Cosponsors Bill to Reduce Veteran Homelessness

Aug 05, 2024 11:03AM ● By Office of Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On July 5, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 8560, The End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024.

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Solano EDC Has Limited Funds for Small Business Loan Program

Aug 05, 2024 10:55AM ● By Solano Economic Development Corporation News Release

The Solano County Economic Development Corporation (Solano EDC) is encouraging small businesses to apply for the limited funds still available through the Solano Biz-Grow program.

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Dixon News Briefs 8-2-24

Aug 05, 2024 10:38AM ● By By MPG Staff

Dixon News Brief for the week of 8-2-24

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Tortilla Magic with the “Queen of Corn”

Aug 01, 2024 12:50PM ● By Scott Mullins

Mafer Evans was born and raised in Mexico City. Mafer Evans loves tortillas. Mafer Evans loves talking about tortillas. Mafer and her husband Kevin own La Familia Tortilla shop in Dixon, close to Safeway

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Dixon Mourns Officer Bowen

Aug 01, 2024 12:39PM ● By Debra Dingman

When our town learned of a Vacaville Police Officer killed during a routine traffic stop last week who lived in Dixon and who had a young family, even those who did not know him were gravely saddened and support began to pour out for Matthew Bowen.

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