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They Finished A Dixon History Book

Sep 25, 2024 02:55PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

Mary Zuniga-Savage lost more than sleep over the past couple years dealing with the grief of losing her dear friend, Shirley Humphrey. She finally made her way through it and finished what she and Humphrey started several years ago: a book about the history of Dixon.

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Georgia Man Charged with Defrauding his Former Employer Williams Sonoma out of More than $10 Million

Sep 19, 2024 09:18AM ● By USAO NDCA News Release

Indictment Alleges Defendant Billed for Work Not Provided and Spent the Proceeds on a Yacht, Mansion, Automobiles, Professional Sports Events, Landscaping, and Pet Cloning

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Conference Offers Hope, Help for Marriages

Sep 18, 2024 12:52PM ● By MPG Staff

For more than a million people, the Weekend to Remember conference has been a turning point in their marriage. After several years of hosting the popular marriage conference online, the organization is returning to an in-person gathering not far from Dixon and reservations are now being taken.

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Controller Cohen Issues August Cash Report

Sep 18, 2024 12:49PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen Sept. 10 released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2024.

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Meet the Nonprofits

Sep 18, 2024 12:25PM ● By MPG Staff

The upcoming Nonprofits Mixer sponsored by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce will be on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Chamber office, 220 North Jefferson.

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Dixon Makes Life-Saving Technology Purchase

Sep 18, 2024 11:37AM ● By Angela Underwood

A fire can double in size in 30 to 60 seconds. Dixon Fire Department Battalion Chief Nick Warren said that is one reason public safety technology advances exponentially.

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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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UC Davis Alumnus Discovers New Species of Praying Mantis

Sep 12, 2024 05:04PM ● By By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

A juvenile mantis that UC Davis alumnus Lohitashwa “Lohit” Garikipati collected on a 2019 trip to Madera Canyon, Arizona, proved not to be the commonly known California mantis, Stagmomantis wheelerii, but a new species.

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Solano County to Open Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund Grant

Sep 12, 2024 04:47PM ● By Solano County News Release

Solano County Parks, in coordination with Solano County Parks and Recreation Commission, is pleased to announce the official launch of the fiscal year 2024-2025 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant cycle, which began Sept. 7.

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LDS Church President Turns 100, Invites Service as Birthday Gift

Sep 12, 2024 04:44PM ● By Heidi Bay

As Dixon resident Luisa Nye becomes a helping hand for fellow Dixon residents through YoloCares, this month, her heart will be giving a birthday gift to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints president Russell M. Nelson, who turns 100 years old on Sept. 9.

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Dixon History Mural Unveiled

Sep 12, 2024 04:31PM ● By Nicolas Brown

Official ribbon cutting of downtown Dixon's newest mural just outside the Dixon History Museum in downtown Dixon

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New Tennis Courts Get LED Lights

Sep 12, 2024 04:05PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon City Council approved an additional $24,000 to efficiently light up the new tennis courts, which are coming soon.

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Women’s Club Kicks Off New Year

Sep 12, 2024 03:50PM ● By Debra Dingman

After hibernating over the hot summer months, the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC), a 100-year-old organization of local women, is ready to wake up and kick off the 2024-2025 year on Wednesday, Sept. 18, starting at noon with a presentation by Brett Barley, the new Dixon Unified School District (DUSD) School Superintendent.

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Help Clean Up Lakes, Creeks and Parks to Celebrate Coastal Cleanup Day's 40th Anniversary

Sep 11, 2024 04:03PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District

It takes all of us to take care of our waterways

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Mayfair Vet Care Opens

Sep 05, 2024 04:42PM ● By Scott Mullins, photos by Scott Mullins

Dixon now has an Urgent Care facility for pets.

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Colleen Gnos Brings Dixon's History to Life in New Mural

Sep 05, 2024 04:35PM ● By Dixon Historical Society and Museum News Release

Dixon native and artist Colleen Gnos has spent months to research, plan and paint the region's rich legacy in her latest 14' x 14' narrative mural, "A History of Dixon," commissioned by the Dixon Historical Society and Museum.

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Unlicensed Commerce Here

Sep 05, 2024 04:26PM ● By Angela Underwood

Nearly 40 businesses operate here without a license. As of Aug. 13, the amount owed by 38 businesses is $3,129. The annual report for past due city business licenses raised some issues at the last regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

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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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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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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 Unified School District Secures Temporary Power Solution

Aug 29, 2024 04:30PM ● By Dixon Unified School District News Release

The Dixon Unified School District (DUSD) is excited to announce that Anderson Elementary students will be able to return home to Anderson Elementary this fall.

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More than Farm Fresh

Aug 09, 2024 11:19AM ● By Angela Underwood

Where can you find plump produce and community connections while helping sustain local soil? Answer: the Dixon Farmer's Market on Thursday nights.

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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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Barbara Bulkley Celebrates 90

Jul 24, 2024 02:59PM ● By Debra Dingman

Past Citizen of the Year and long-time Soroptimist, Barbara Bulkley, celebrated her 90th Birthday at the Olde Vet’s Hall across from the Public Library on Saturday, July 20.

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California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather

Jul 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics and community engagement

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Nominate Solano County Female Leaders for Recognition at Upcoming Women Leadership Gala

Jul 17, 2024 12:25PM ● By Solano Commission for Women and Girls News Release

The Friends of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls (FSCWG) and the Solano Commission for Women and Girls (SCWG) are Seeking Nominees to be Recognized at their Women Leadership Gala, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Bella Verdi Rancho Solano Golf Course.

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Friends of the Fair Award $26,000 in College Scholarships

Jul 11, 2024 03:04PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Nine Solano County residents majoring in an agricultural field will share $26,000 toward their college educations, thanks to the Donnie and Tootie Huffman Scholarship Program

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City Astounds Fourth of July Revelers

Jul 11, 2024 03:01PM ● By MPG Staff

Photographer Nicolas Brown snapped photos of Dixonites celebrating the Fourth of July

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Dreamland to Impress Drama Lovers at Dixon High School Theater

Jul 11, 2024 02:58PM ● By Sachi Denison

"Dreamland" is an adaptation of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with the added fun of music, comedy, and performance arts

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Dixon News Briefs 7-12-24

Jul 11, 2024 02:54PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon News Briefs for the week of July 12, 2024

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