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Women’s Improvement Club Hosts Financial Wellness Presentation

Jan 13, 2026 04:27PM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club will host a special presentation at 1 p.m. Jan. 21, featuring local financial advisor Brenda Walker

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Council Approves Updated Fireworks Regulations

Jan 13, 2026 04:25PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Jan. 6 meeting of the Dixon City Council, Solano County Civil Grand Jury representatives spoke during public comment about their recruitment process.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Jan 13, 2026 04:20PM ● By MPG Staff

Annual Hobo Beef Stew Dinner, Dixon Dolphins Swim Registration, Street Fighter Tournament, Winter Wonderland Cupcake Class and more!

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Anderson to Compete at USA Karate Trials

Jan 13, 2026 04:13PM ● By Kendall Brown

Local karateka Anna Anderson will travel to Colorado in late January as she prepares to compete in the 2026 USA Karate National Team Trials

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Appellate Court Rejects Delta Tunnel Financing

Jan 12, 2026 04:33PM ● By Delta Counties Coalition News Release

The Delta Counties Coalition (DCC) welcomes the opinion by the Third District Court of Appeal, which upheld the lower court’s ruling that the State of California lacks legal authority to issue billions of dollars in bonds to finance the proposed Delta tunnel project without explicit legislative approval.

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Parks and Recreation Offers Fun for All Ages

Jan 07, 2026 08:32AM ● By Kendall Brown

City of Dixon’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering a range of upcoming classes and programs aimed at serving residents of all ages, from youth and teens to seniors, as the department continues to expand its seasonal offerings.

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It’s All About the Scrapbook is hosting a card-making class
Mark Your Calendars!

Jan 07, 2026 08:13AM ● By MPG Staff

Cat Show at the May Fair, Dixon Wrestling, Dixon Dolphins Swim Registration, Easy as Pizza and more!

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Dixon Community Theater Announces Upcoming Auditions and Showtimes

Jan 06, 2026 04:47PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater has announced details for its upcoming winter production and spring musical auditions, continuing its schedule of live performances and community involvement at the Dixon Performing Arts Center.

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Organizers are seeking 20 to 30 people to assist with unloading pickups at the dumpsters
Volunteers Needed for Wreath Project Cleanup

Jan 06, 2026 04:30PM ● By Kendall Brown

Wreath Project is organizing a large-scale cleanup at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery following the placement of wreaths and boughs on every grave as part of its annual remembrance effort.

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LaMalfa, Longtime North State Congressman Passes

Jan 06, 2026 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a longtime Republican lawmaker who represented much of Northern California, has died, House Republican leadership announced Tuesday. He was 65.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Beer for a Butterfly Contest Opens

Dec 30, 2025 04:26PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The annual “Beer for a Butterfly” contest, launched in 1972 by butterfly guru Art Shapiro, now a UC Davis distinguished professor emeritus, is underway as of Jan. 1.

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Community Rallies After Vandalism at Veterans Memorial Hall

Dec 30, 2025 04:19PM ● By Kendall Brown

A break-in and vandalism at Veterans Memorial Hall has caused an estimated $10,000 in damage.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Dec 30, 2025 04:15PM ● By MPG Staff

Don't miss out on a Christmas Tree Recycling Fundraiser in collaboration with local Scouts, Dixon Chamber networking, softball registration and more!

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The Making of a Lawyer

Dec 30, 2025 04:05PM ● By Kay Beasley

The name of a long-time Dixon lawyer slipped right off the tongue of former Dixon City Councilman Devon Nishimura when asked about who he attributed the launch of his legal career

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New Year, New Laws

Dec 29, 2025 04:26PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is committed to keeping the public informed so they can make the safest choices for themselves and their families.

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Fisk’s Cyclery Marks Nearly 50 Years

Dec 23, 2025 04:10PM ● By Kendall Brown

For nearly five decades, Fisk’s Cyclery, 539 N. Adams St., has been a fixture in Dixon, serving generations of riders from casual cyclists to experienced enthusiasts seeking reliable repairs.

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Busy Bees Thank General Electric

Dec 23, 2025 04:05PM ● By Dixon Senior Center News Release

The Busy Bees at the Dixon Senior Center would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to General Electric of Dixon.

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Serenity Saddles Supports Riders with Special Needs

Dec 23, 2025 04:00PM ● By Kendall Brown

Serenity Saddles Therapeutic Riding Program has been providing equine-assisted activities to children and adults with special needs in the Dixon area since its founding in September 2019.

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Giving Tree Delivers More Than 350 Gifts to Families

Dec 23, 2025 03:42PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital provided more than 350 holiday gifts to 42 local families this season through its annual Giving Tree program.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Dec 23, 2025 03:40PM ● By MPG Staff

With heavy rain and flooding on the horizon, Dixon Fire Department is offering sandbags to the community throughout the week.

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Chamber Announces Schedule Changes

Dec 23, 2025 03:32PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Chamber of Commerce has announced upcoming schedule changes, extended fundraising efforts and a slate of community events hosted by chamber members in early 2026.

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Dixon May Fair Makes Plans

Dec 16, 2025 04:34PM ● By Kendall Brown

A range of winter and spring events are scheduled at the Dixon May Fairgrounds.

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Christmas Car Parade Returns

Dec 16, 2025 04:26PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon’s Annual Christmas Car Parade returned Dec. 13, marking the fifth year of the community-driven holiday event that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CAL FIRE Transitions to New National Emergency Reporting System

Dec 16, 2025 11:45AM ● By CAL FIRE News Release

Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced recently that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.

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Christmas Tree Recycling Fundraiser
Dixon’s Community Unwraps December Fun

Dec 09, 2025 01:04PM ● By Kendall Brown

A full slate of holiday events is scheduled across Dixon this December, featuring community visits from Santa, charitable drives, volunteer opportunities and local business gatherings.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Dec 09, 2025 12:55PM ● By MPG Staff

Winter Coat Drive, Christmas Car Parade, Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser, Chamber Connections Networking and more!

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A Magical Victorian Christmas Transforms Downtown

Dec 09, 2025 12:46PM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Downtown Dixon closed to traffic Dec. 6 as the city and the Downtown Dixon Business Association hosted “A Magical Victorian Christmas,” a six-hour holiday festival that drew families to the central business district for performances, activities and the annual tree lighting.

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Cornerstone Church Launches First Winter Coat Drive

Dec 09, 2025 12:37PM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Cornerstone Baptist Church of Dixon is hosting its first Winter Coat Drive and giveaway this month as part of an effort to provide warm clothing to residents ahead of colder weather.

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Friends of the Dixon May Fair to Award $31,000 in College Scholarships

Dec 03, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Applications Now Being Accepted

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Mark Your Calendars!

Dec 03, 2025 09:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Don't miss out on December's festive events this holiday season.

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Congregations Share Christmas Traditions

Dec 03, 2025 09:19AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon churches are preparing a variety of holiday events, services and community traditions as the Christmas season approaches.

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Dixon Theater Debuts New Christmas Show

Dec 02, 2025 04:59PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater (DCT) will open its holiday production, “Dixon’s Great Big Little Christmas Show,” with three performances Dec. 5 to Dec. 7 at the Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way.

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Annual Giving Tree Supports Dixon School Pantries

Dec 02, 2025 04:48PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce recently launched its second annual Giving Tree fundraiser, an effort aimed at supporting local school-based resource pantries and collecting non-perishable food for families in need during the holiday season.

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Ph.D. Candidates Discuss Blue Orchard Bee Research

Dec 02, 2025 09:45AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Lexie Martin and Abigail Lehner, two doctoral candidates in the University of California, Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, presented their research at the Orchard Bee Association’s recent annual meeting at Woodinville, Washington.

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