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Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Holds ‘Dining for Scholarships’

Jan 28, 2025 03:45PM ● By Debra Dingman, photo by Debra Dingman

Here’s your chance to avoid the Valentine dinner rush while helping to raise scholarship monies for local students at the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner on Monday, Feb. 10, at Bud’s Pub & Grill, 100 South First St.

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It Pays to Major in Agriculture

Jan 28, 2025 03:39PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Not many organizations sponsor college scholarships for Solano County high school graduates majoring in an agricultural-related field, but the Friends of the Dixon May Fair does and has for the past 25 years.

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Thompson, Kelly Introduce Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act

Jan 24, 2025 10:32AM ● By Office of Congressman Mike Thompson News Release

Introduces legislation that would make it easier to keep local rail lines operating and in good repair and improve commerce in communities nationwide

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Dave Scholl, Former Publisher Passes Away

Jan 23, 2025 09:32AM ● By MPG Staff

Dave J. Scholl, former owner and publisher of the Dixon Independent Voice, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 23, 2025, after a long illness.

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Morro Bay: The Classic California Experience

Jan 23, 2025 09:16AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Some California coastal towns could be studied for their formula of economic and cultural success, and Morro Bay would be among the most influential.

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Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks Off 2025 Cookie Season

Jan 23, 2025 08:55AM ● By Girl Scouts of Northern California News Release

On Jan. 13, Girl Scouts of Northern California kicked off its 2025 cookie season.

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Live Your Dream Award Winner is Vanessa Sendejas Chavez

Jan 23, 2025 08:43AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

Soroptimist International of Dixon proudly awarded Vanessa Sendejas Chavez with a $2,000 check to support her journey toward achieving her career aspirations.

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Reagan Castelli is Soroptimist’s Young Woman of the Month

Jan 23, 2025 08:39AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

Reagan Castelli is SI Dixon Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Samantha Bleasdale from the Science Department and presented at the Soroptimist meeting by Officer Coordinator, Olivia Wasser. Principal Angela Brown was also in attendance.

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Ag Department Accepting Applications for Ag Pass Program

Jan 22, 2025 05:06PM ● By Solano County Press Release

The Solano County Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for 2025 Ag Pass program training classes.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-24-25

Jan 22, 2025 04:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Veteran Business Resource Fair, Berry Sweet Valentine’s Cooking Class, It’s All About Hot Foil

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Jan 22, 2025 04:50PM ● By Kendall Brown

Martin Luther King Junior, born Jan. 15, 1929, is a prolific civil rights activist recognized for his leadership and commitment to social justice through nonviolent means.

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The Creative Space Now the Venue

Jan 22, 2025 04:19PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Creative Space, founded by Dixon resident Sarah Johnson in late March 2022 at 160 W. A St., has recently seen significant changes.

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Dueling Designers

Jan 22, 2025 03:51PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

It’s All About the Scrapbook at 1670 N. Lincoln St. is a scrapbooking and craft hobby shop that offers materials such as designer paper and embellishments, as well as classes and an online store.

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Solano County Office of Education Offering Mini Grants for Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Prevention Projects

Jan 14, 2025 05:50PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is excited to announce the launch of a new mini-grant program aimed at empowering teachers and youth programs to lead impactful prevention projects that address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) misuse.

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Council Tables Discussion About Fairgrounds’ No Parking Zone

Jan 14, 2025 05:34PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Dixon City Councilmember Thom Bogue pulled Item 9.5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the Jan. 7 City Council meeting. The item was an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget to increase the amount allowed for consultant services for fire plan reviews and inspections, primarily needed for new developments. The new not-to-exceed limit would be $237,600 (an increase of $135,000).

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Visit Dixon Fairgrounds Regularly

Jan 14, 2025 05:30PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon May Fair is the longest-running parade in California, according to the Dixon Historical Society. Established in 1875, the event’s goal has been to attract visitors from near and far and to promote a sense of community.

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Open Enrollment at Dixon Montessori Charter School

Jan 14, 2025 05:26PM ● By Dixon Montessori Charter School Press Release

Dixon Montessori Charter School (DMCS) is excited to announce that Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will take place from Jan. 7 through Jan. 31.

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SCOE Accepting Nominations for Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year

Jan 14, 2025 05:23PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), in partnership with the Solano Child Care Planning Council and other community organizations, will proudly host the third annual Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year awards luncheon on Friday, May 16.

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Dixon Granted $25 Million for Completing Parkway Overpass

Jan 14, 2025 05:18PM ● By Debra Dingman

“God is on our side,” said Dixon City Manager Jim Lindley upon receiving the news from Congressman (CA-04) Mike Thompson's office of a $25,221,639 Federal Railroad Administration grant for the long-awaited Parkway Boulevard Overpass.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-17-25

Jan 14, 2025 05:02PM ● By MPG Staff

Polar Bear Run, Community Blood Drive, Swim Team Early Registration and more

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Nominations Wanted for ‘Celebrate Dixon’

Jan 14, 2025 04:57PM ● By Dixon Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce, 220 N. Jefferson St., is proud to present “Celebrate Dixon,” where we will honor the 62nd Annual Citizen of the Year, the 29th Annual Business of the Year, the second annual Nonprofit of the Year, the Ambassador of the Year and the Veteran of the Year.

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College Welcomes New Trustee Jacqui Nguyen

Jan 08, 2025 11:10AM ● By Solano Community College News Release

Solano Community College welcomes Jacqui Nguyen as the newest Solano Community College Governing Board member.

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California Farm Bureau Elects Three New Board Members

Jan 08, 2025 11:05AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Three new members joined the California Farm Bureau Board of Directors, and another seven were re-elected, during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Monterey.

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Find First Cabbage White Butterfly, Win a Beer Pitcher

Jan 08, 2025 10:54AM ● 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, started on Jan. 1.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-10-25

Jan 08, 2025 10:04AM ● By MPG Staff

Davis Chocolate Festival, MLK Jr. Day Event, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more

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Solano County Water Agency Accepting Entries for Video Contest

Jan 08, 2025 09:56AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

The Solano County Water Agency is now accepting entries from Solano County students in grades 6 through 12 and their sponsoring teachers for the Water Agency’s 15th annual video contest. Winning entries will receive up to $1,500.

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Dixon Library Begins Read-a-Thon

Jan 08, 2025 09:52AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

January marks the beginning of Solano Reads 2025 for the Dixon Library.

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Hot Times for Winter Sports

Jan 08, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kendall Brown

The New Year is officially in full swing, and with students back in school, many might be restless after a collective two weeks of free time.

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CHP’s Operation Holiday Watch Successful

Dec 31, 2024 11:17AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.

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Fire Department Prepares for Firework Lottery

Dec 31, 2024 10:57AM ● By Kendall Brown

As of 2011, the Dixon City Council voted to approve the sale, possession and usage of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits from noon June 28 to noon July 6.

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Dixon News Briefs 01-03-25

Dec 31, 2024 10:45AM ● By MPG Staff

American Legion Dinner and Raffle, 2025 Dixon Rotary Crab Feed, DHS Girls Varsity Basketball and more

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A Month of Remembrance

Dec 31, 2024 10:36AM ● By Kendall Brown

anuary is a month in which communication and connection are celebrated worldwide. Several pivotal holidays are recognized throughout the extent of the month, honoring the understanding and appreciation of various forms of expression, both religious and cultural.

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Pedrick Serves Community

Dec 31, 2024 10:32AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Established in 1989, Pedrick Produce at 6850 Sievers Road has served Dixon for about 35 years, offering locally-grown produce, nuts and specialty items.

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County Proclaims Local Emergency Due to Storm Damage

Dec 24, 2024 01:15PM ● By Solano County News Release

The Solano County Administrator’s Office, in coordination with the Office of Emergency Services, has proclaimed a local emergency following significant damage to levee infrastructure within the Suisun Marsh and Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

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Dixon News Briefs

Dec 24, 2024 01:05PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Girls Softball Registration, Optimizing Equine Performance, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more

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