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Dixon City Council Welcomes New Police Officer

Nov 27, 2024 10:37AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Nov. 19 Dixon City Council meeting, Dixon Police Chief Robert Thompson introduced Police Academy graduate Kevin Guaraldi, who swore the oath of office and officially joined the Dixon Police Department.

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From Teaching to Tabletops

Nov 20, 2024 05:06PM ● By Rhodes Bautista

Local Moms Start Arcade in Dixon

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Thompson Announces New Staff Serving Solano County

Nov 20, 2024 05:04PM ● By Office of Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On Nov. 20, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Will Duncan has joined his team to serve as a field representative covering Solano County, including Dixon, Vacaville and Rio Vista.

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NorthBay Health Opens New Urgent Care

Nov 20, 2024 05:01PM ● By NorthBay Health News Release

NorthBay Health, a leading healthcare system providing advanced and compassionate care to address critical, unmet healthcare needs throughout California’s North Bay, announced the opening of a new urgent care clinic in Dixon.

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Dixon News Briefs 11-22-24

Nov 20, 2024 04:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Annual Christmas Car Parade, Cars and Toys 2024, American Legion Meatloaf Dinner and more

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DA’s Office Receives Grant for Specialized DUI Prosecution Team

Nov 13, 2024 12:55PM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Solano County District Attorney’s Office announced Nov. 4 that it has received a $382,534 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support a specialized prosecution team that handles alcohol- and drug-impaired driving cases.

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Veterans Hall Burglarized

Nov 13, 2024 12:49PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

There was a mean trick played on the Veterans Hall the day before Halloween, costing them hundreds of dollars in damage and about $800 in cash kept in the safe from two fundraising dinners.

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Bank of Stockton Holds Grand Opening

Nov 13, 2024 12:42PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Bank of Stockton, 2200 N. First St. officially opened on Nov. 4; this new branch in Dixon, the bank’s 21st overall, will complete a 21-branch footprint across 17 cities and within nine counties.

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City Council to Review Homeless Camping Ordinances

Nov 13, 2024 12:35PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Nov. 5 Dixon City Council meeting, city Treasurer James Ward presented a quarterly treasurer report, stating, “We’re in good financial shape.”

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Thompson Hosts USDA Rural Development Roundtable for Solano County

Nov 06, 2024 09:44AM ● By Office of Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) recently partnered with leadership from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (USDA RD) to host a roundtable with leaders from across Solano County.

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Dixon News Briefs 11-8-24

Nov 06, 2024 09:41AM ● By MPG Staff

Veterans Day, Robin Hood: The Musical, Toiletries Drive, Solano Luncheon and more

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Women: Protect Yourself from Fraud, Scams

Nov 06, 2024 09:32AM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

On Nov. 20, the Dixon Women's Improvement Club will hear a presentation that can help them protect themselves from fraud and scams.

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Dixon Charter School to Receive Historic Moon Tree

Nov 06, 2024 09:19AM ● By Dixon Montessori Charter School News Release Press Release

Dixon Montessori Charter School (DMCS), at 355 N Almond St., is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive a Moon Tree, an extraordinary piece of space history and a symbol of the future of space exploration.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Nov 05, 2024 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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UPDATE: Rio Vista Bridge 55-Hour Closure Postponed

Nov 01, 2024 02:30PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Bad weather forecast temporarily halts work schedule

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Solano County Reminds Voters Ballot Return and Polling Locations

Oct 30, 2024 10:18AM ● By Solano County Elections News Release

If you haven’t voted yet or plan to on Nov. 5, Election Day, Solano County has all the information you need.

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California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches

Oct 29, 2024 06:22PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 26 previewed the new Water Year, which started on Oct. 1, by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern.

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California State Parks Partners with Solano County

Oct 23, 2024 11:45AM ● By California State Parks News Release

California State Parks, Solano County and Solano Land Trust on Oct. 9 announced the acceptance of the Golden Bear Pass at two Solano County parks, Lynch Canyon Open Space Park and the new Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park that opened Aug. 23. Benicia State Recreation Area can also be accessed using the pass.

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Free Workshops Offered on Creating Monarch Butterfly Habitat

Oct 16, 2024 03:30PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Solano Resource Conservation District (RCD) is offering two free online workshops and two free in-person workshops to help residents learn how to provide Monarch habitat in as little as 100 square feet in their own backyard.

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Dixon News Brief 10-18-24

Oct 16, 2024 02:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Veterans Day Dinner, October 31 Treats, YLI Soup Luncheon and more.

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Napa Auto Parts Reopens

Oct 16, 2024 02:52PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

Tina Vinson flips through pages of a huge book on the long counter of the Napa Auto Parts store in Dixon that was known for years as Central Auto Parts.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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SCTA Makes Statement on Passage of AB 3259

Oct 09, 2024 11:44AM ● By Solano County Taxpayers Association News Release

The Solano County Taxpayers Association (SCTA) is deeply disappointed that Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3259 into law.

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 09, 2024 11:41AM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

We invite you to join the Solano County District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with Fairfield, Vacaville and Suisun City Police Departments on Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. at the courthouse steps located at 530 Union Avenue, Fairfield, where we will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Dixon Coastal Cleanup Gathers County Volunteers

Oct 09, 2024 11:06AM ● By Angela Underwood

The 40th anniversary of Coastal Cleanup Day, a massive statewide event, amped up residents to tidy up on Sept. 21, when up to 1,420 Solano County volunteers collected and disposed of 22,963 pounds of trash and another 1,706 pounds of recyclables and beverage containers.

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

Oct 07, 2024 02:28PM ● By IRS Media Relations News Release

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties.

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Nishikawa Family Presented at Historical Meet

Oct 02, 2024 10:32AM ● By Debra Dingman

Rod Nishikawa will give a historical presentation about his family at the next Dixon Historical Society Meeting from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Dixon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 209 North Jefferson St.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Yolo High Wheelers Win 2024 Pioneer League Championship

Sep 25, 2024 03:33PM ● By Yolo High Wheelers Website

Bobby Lada delivered a legendary moment for Yolo, sending the High Wheelers to their first-ever Pioneer League Championship with an 8-7 victory over the Glacier Range Riders on Sept. 21 at Dobbins Stadium.

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Cool Patch Honors First Responders

Sep 25, 2024 03:27PM ● By Debra Dingman

Cool Patch Pumpkins is a family owned and operated you-pick pumpkin patch and home to the Guinness Book of World Records for the World's Largest Corn Maze, but this past weekend, a hundred first responders were there to be honored for their work.

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Water Costs Continue

Sep 25, 2024 03:14PM ● By Angela Underwood

This year, the City of Dixon has had many water challenges.

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Candidates Forum Set for Sept. 30

Sep 25, 2024 02:59PM ● By MPG Staff

Two candidates, Steve Bird and James Ward, will make campaign presentations for the office of mayor at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Council Chambers at Dixon City Hall, 600 East A St.

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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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