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Mark Your Calendars!

May 19, 2026 01:59PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 23. Flag placement will officially take place after the ceremony. Memorial Day is May 25.

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Mother's Day Flowers Creation with Dixon Busy Bees

May 19, 2026 12:38PM ● By Dixon Senior Center News Release

We would like to thank the community for their support of the Busy Bees at the Dixon Senior Center.

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Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Hosts Community Scholarship and Grants Dinner

May 19, 2026 12:35PM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

Friday, May 1, more than 200 Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) members, family and friends attended the club’s annual fundraising dinner at Pedro’s Cocina, 1425 Market Lane.

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Sarah Montano Receives Violet Richardson Award

May 19, 2026 11:12AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Soroptimist International of Dixon recently awarded Sarah Montano, a senior at Dixon High School, with the Violet Richardson Award.

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‘Dixon Grown’ Workshops Bring Residents Together

May 19, 2026 11:10AM ● By City of Dixon News Release

The City of Dixon has successfully wrapped up its series of “Dixon Grown” community workshops, bringing nearly 200 residents together over the past month to learn about the development process and share input on the city’s future.

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Council Approves Amendment to Campus Project Well Requirements

May 12, 2026 04:12PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 5 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered an amendment to the development agreement with Dixon Venture, LLC for The Campus Project, a mixed-use development on 260 acres west of Pedrick Road.

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AAPI Heritage Month Highlights Dixon’s Diverse Agricultural Roots

May 12, 2026 03:21PM ● By Kendall Brown

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed every May, recognizing the contributions and history of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the United States and locally.

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Ambar Lara Angel is Soroptimist Young Woman of the Month

May 12, 2026 03:17PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

The Spanish Department at Dixon High School has selected Ambar Lara Angel as the April Young Woman of the Month for Dixon High.

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Mark Your Calendars!

May 12, 2026 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

The 149th Annual Dixon May Fair Parade took place at 10 a.m. May 9, seeing over 140 participants, including local organizations, businesses, government agencies and community members.

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May Fair Parade Celebrates Tradition

May 12, 2026 02:40PM ● By Kendall Brown

Community groups, local businesses, youth sports teams and civic organizations filled downtown Dixon May 9 for the 149th annual Dixon May Fair Parade, continuing what organizers describe as the oldest continuously running parade in California.

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California Department of Pesticide Regulation
California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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Lyme Disease treatment
A Battle Beyond the Bite

May 11, 2026 05:21PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Lyme Disease Awareness Month Sparks Advocacy and Awareness

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Mark Your Calendars!

May 05, 2026 12:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Four Star Farm is offering a beginner to intermediate horseback riding camp beginning in mid-June. The farm, 7445 Pitt School Road, will have activities such as horseback riding, art projects and horsemanship for children aged 6 to 13 years old.

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Board Celebrates 20 Years of Honoring Centenarians

May 05, 2026 12:00PM ● By Solano County News Release

Solano County Board of Supervisors is inviting the community to help identify local centenarians for recognition by the Board of Supervisors later this fall as part of the 20th annual Centenarian Commemoration Celebration.

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Starting With a Word

May 05, 2026 10:24AM ● By Abbey Wicks

Carmichael Writer Marilyn McEntyre Reflects on Writing and Craft

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Mark Your Calendars!

Apr 28, 2026 04:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Chamber Connections Networking, Dixon Community Theater Presents “Cinderella," Dixon High Sports, Scholarships & Community Grants Dinner, Kids Homework Help & more!

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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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baby deer
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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dixon family service
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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snow survey
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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