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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Nov 19, 2025 11:03AM ● By John Williams, Chairman, United Auburn Indian Community

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country.

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

Nov 18, 2025 09:31AM ● By Samaritan’s Purse News Release

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country.

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Council Approves Updates for Cannabis Businesses

Nov 12, 2025 03:16PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Nov. 4 meeting of the Dixon City Council, official changes to the city’s Cannabis Business Pilot Program were considered.

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Dixon Athletes Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

Nov 12, 2025 03:10PM ● By Kendall Brown

The evening’s theme, “By Honoring the Past, We Promote the Future,” guided the gathering.

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Supporting Families During the Federal Government Shutdown

Nov 12, 2025 03:05PM ● By Dixon Unified School District News Release

Dixon Unified is here to support families through the federal government shutdown.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Nov 12, 2025 03:02PM ● By MPG Staff

See what's happening in Dixon

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Honoring Our Service Members

Nov 12, 2025 02:13PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon High School students, staff and community members gathered in the school gym from 11:14 to 11:55 a.m. on Nov. 7 for the school’s annual Veterans Day Program, recognizing those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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It’s All About the Athletes

Nov 12, 2025 10:17AM ● By Seth Henderson

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes

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Barking Orders and Fighting Crime

Nov 12, 2025 10:04AM ● By MPG Staff

CHP’s Newest Four-Legged Crime Fighters Officially Promoted To K-9 Officers

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AI Runs on Power But Power Isn't Moving Fast Enough

Nov 12, 2025 09:27AM ● By Christian Bonilla, co-founder and co-CEO of DMARK Energy Solutions

Artificial intelligence is booming and America's power grid is struggling to keep up.

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Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

Nov 12, 2025 09:09AM ● By Trace One News Release

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages.

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Downtown Dixon Hosts Halloween Hunt and Trunk-or-Treat for Families

Nov 04, 2025 04:30PM ● By Kendall Brown

Downtown Dixon was filled with costumed families, decorated storefronts and community spirit Oct. 31 during the city’s annual Halloween Hunt and Trunk or Treat events.

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Dixon Honors Veterans with Community Events and Traditions

Nov 04, 2025 04:18PM ● By Kendall Brown

Each year on Nov. 11, the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of its veterans. The date holds historical importance, tracing back to the end of World War I.

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Haunted History Tour Brings Dixon’s Dark Past to Life

Nov 04, 2025 03:52PM ● By Kendall Brown

The streets of downtown Dixon were filled with flickering candlelight and ghostly tales Oct. 24 and 25 as the Dixon Community Theater and the Dixon Historical Society partnered to host the inaugural Haunted History Tour.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Nov 04, 2025 03:29PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Library Book Club, Veterans Dinner, Dixon Girls Softball Registration, Rugby Camps and more!

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Dixon Family Services is partnering again with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+ is Here

Nov 04, 2025 03:21PM ● By Dixon Family Services News Release

Dixon Family Services is partnering again with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments to get the word out about the Plan Bay Area 2025 draft plan, what it is and the several opportunities for public input and participation.

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NorCal Residents Advised to Prepare for Gusty Winds

Nov 04, 2025 12:51PM ● By Seth Henderson

National Weather Service Releases Wind Advisory for NorCal

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Mark Your Calendars!

Oct 29, 2025 11:42AM ● By MPG Staff

Mark your calendars for upcoming events in Dixon.

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Dixon Hopping with November Community Events

Oct 29, 2025 11:38AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon residents will have several opportunities to connect, celebrate and give back during a busy month of November community events.

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Council Approves Budget Amendments

Oct 29, 2025 11:24AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Finance Director Kate Zawadzki gave an update about the final budget totals for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 that ended June, stating that the projected ending fund balance was $17.3 million, with 57.5% reserves and a $1.1 million surplus, at the Oct. 21 Dixon City Council meeting.

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Defeat All Cancer Walk

Oct 29, 2025 11:00AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon High School students and staff joined together Oct. 24 for the school’s annual Defeat All Cancer Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness and showing support for those affected by cancer.

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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Grapplers to Compete Here in International Tournament

Oct 22, 2025 10:41AM ● By Kendall Brown

Top Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters from throughout the world will converge on Dixon on Nov. 15 for the G3 Millennium Team versus Team Submission Grappling Tournament, a day-long event featuring international competition, local youth bouts and a $1,500 cash prize.

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Brewski Fest Draws Record Crowd to Downtown

Oct 22, 2025 10:36AM ● By Kendall Brown

Downtown Dixon welcomed beer lovers from across the region Oct. 18 for the 15th annual Brewski Fest, a craft beer stroll that brought in more than 250 attendees and featured 16 breweries from across California.

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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 22, 2025 10:30AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to create awareness, honor those lives affected by breast cancer, give our support to those in need and celebrate the survivors.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Oct 22, 2025 10:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Halloween Events, School Sports, Fundraisers and More

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Kid-Friendly Halloween Events Set to Haunt Dixon

Oct 22, 2025 10:16AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon families can expect a full lineup of Halloween festivities this October, with a variety of kid-focused events planned throughout the city.

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Youth Actors Take a Bow

Oct 22, 2025 10:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater premiered its comedic production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s swash-buckling classic “Treasure Island” on Oct. 17, Oct. 18 and Oct. 19.

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Virtual Speaker Series Hosted by Genealogical Society

Oct 22, 2025 10:08AM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

The Solano County Genealogical Society will host a virtual Speaker Series presentation on Nov. 1st.

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Hamilton Announces Candidacy for County Board of Education

Oct 22, 2025 10:05AM ● By Hamilton for Board of Education 2026 News Release

Air Force veteran, nonprofit leader and community advocate Tamika Hamilton has officially launched her campaign for the Solano County Board of Education, pledging to bring bold leadership, parental engagement and transparency back to our schools.

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Campaign Launched to Increase Awareness of Childhood Lead Poisoning

Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM ● By Solano County Press Release

The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, is hosting an information campaign during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, observed Oct. 19 to 25.

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Pump Prices Rise Slightly after Southern California Refinery Fire

Oct 21, 2025 10:18AM ● By American Automobile Association News Release

As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from the $3.15 average two weeks ago, as of Oct. 9.

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