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Holidays Around the World

Dec 24, 2024 01:11PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Dixon High School at 555 College Way recently held a holiday event to honor traditions and practices worldwide.

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Dixon High School Honors Students

Dec 18, 2024 10:29AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon High School, 555 College Way, held a Winter Rally at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 13 that was open to the public.

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Yenifer Gutierrez Gonzalez is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s November Young Woman of the Month

Dec 18, 2024 10:12AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Yenifer (Yeni) Gutierrez Gonzalez is Soroptimist International Dixon Young Woman of the Month.

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Teachers, District Still Disagree

Dec 11, 2024 11:36AM ● By Debra Dingman

Three large bowls were filled with apples after a long line of Dixon Unified School District (DUSD) teachers placed apples, one or two at a time, in front of the Dixon Unified School Board to represent 96 teachers who have left Dixon for higher pay in the past four years.

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Students Making the Grade

Nov 27, 2024 10:41AM ● By MPG Staff

Jessica Galles of Dixon earned a Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems in the summer 2024 term and was named to the President's List at University of Maryland Global Campus.

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Vaults of Dixon Help Students

Nov 27, 2024 10:35AM ● By Kendall Brown

Fulfilling basic needs at times can be difficult; food, water, clothing, sleep and shelter are the bare necessities for survival. Yet, some lack or are deprived of these needs for one reason or another.

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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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Cell Phone Restrictions Increasingly Implemented in Sacramento Area Schools

Nov 05, 2024 01:14PM ● By By Adam Abolfazli, Rio Americano High School

Spreading national, state-wide rules attempt to lessen classroom disruptions, improve student concentration

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New Resources Help Promote Teacher Prep Programs

Oct 29, 2024 06:34PM ● By California Commission on Teacher Credentialing News Release

The State Collaborative for California’s Educator Workforce has released a new suite of tools to make high quality teacher preparation programs more accessible and affordable to prospective teachers across the state.

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California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge

Oct 29, 2024 08:55AM ● By Collaborative Communications News Release

The California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge.

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Sacramento Superior Court and Lincoln Law School of Sacramento Implement Guardianship Assistance Program

Oct 16, 2024 11:41AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has partnered with Lincoln Law School of Sacramento to provide in-person courtroom assistance to individuals representing themselves in guardianship cases.

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Library Program a Plethora of Fun

Oct 02, 2024 10:20AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Sept. 24 meeting allowed Dixon Public Librarian Ricky Gjertsen to detail the creative library curriculum for all ages.

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Library Literacy Volunteers Needed

Sep 26, 2024 12:48PM ● By Dixon Chamber of Commerce News Release

Solano County Library Adult Literacy Services is looking for volunteers to tutor adults in-person or online in Cordelia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville, and Vallejo.

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CHP Swears in Largest Class of New Officers in Over Two Years

Sep 18, 2024 12:34PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The Swearing-In Of 119 Officers Marks the Biggest Graduating Class Since the Launch of The June 2022 Recruitment Campaign

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Fifty-Year Class Reunion Happening

Sep 18, 2024 11:22AM ● By Debra Dingman

If you noticed some new faces in Dixon this past week that bear a few wrinkles and maybe silver hair, you might have spotted folks in town who will attend the 50th class reunion of Dixon High School’s Class of 1974 this Saturday, Sept. 21.

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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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Office of Education to Host Annual Early Childhood Education Conference

Aug 30, 2024 09:13AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) will host the 2024 Quality Counts Solano Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conference on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

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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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Five to Vie for School Board

Aug 21, 2024 04:52PM ● By Debra Dingman

Dixon Unified School District has two Trustee positions open replacing School Board Trustees Regina Espinoza and David Bowen, and there are now five local people vying for those

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Dixon News Briefs 8-23-24

Aug 21, 2024 03:47PM ● By MPG Staff

T-Shirt Fundraiser, Veterans Dinner, Friday Night Football and More in Dixon

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Calling All Cadets

Aug 21, 2024 03:14PM ● By Angela Underwood

Dixon public information officer Madeline Graf said the Dixon Police Department's Cadet Program is a great volunteer opportunity for young adults looking to kickstart a rewarding career and make a difference in their community

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Governor Newsom Urges Schools to Restrict Cell Phones in the Classroom

Aug 19, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In a letter to California schools on Aug. 13, Governor Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins

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Travis Credit Union Foundation Launches New Student Loan Assistance Program

Aug 14, 2024 01:33PM ● By Travis Credit Union Foundation News Release

The Travis Credit Union Foundation proudly announces the launch of its inaugural Community Heroes Student Loan Assistance Program

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Back to School Safety Reminders

Aug 14, 2024 01:10PM ● By City of Dixon News Release

As the new school year begins, the Dixon Police Department would like to remind the community to be vigilant and take extra precautions to ensure the safety of students

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School Year Kicks Off

Aug 14, 2024 11:43AM ● By Scott Mullins, photos by Scott Mullins

Dixon students started the 2024 through 2025 Dixon Unified School District year on Aug 7

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Teachers Enjoy Outdoor Professional Development at the Annual Solano Water Institute

Aug 06, 2024 01:23PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

From a hike around the Suisun Marsh to a boat ride on Lake Berryessa, twenty-seven teachers fit in one more summer adventure before the school year starts as part of the annual Solano Water Institute

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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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Dixon's Fairy Tale Theater Camp Promises Summer Fun for Local Youth

Jul 03, 2024 09:49AM ● By Abel Cornejo, Artistic Director, Dixon Community Theater

This Summer, Dixon Community Theater (DCT) is Bringing Magic to the Dixon Multi-Use Senior Center with the "Fairy Tale Theater Camp"

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Are Your Assets Secure?

Jul 03, 2024 09:35AM ● By Scott Mullins, photo by Scott Mullins

Financial Planning and Insurance Experts Provided a No Cost Secure Your Assets Seminar at The Farmstead at Dixon

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Dixon News Briefs 7-5-24

Jul 03, 2024 09:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Tarot Readings, Open Mic Night, Dixon Farmer's Market and More

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SCOE Earns Four National Communication Awards

Jun 26, 2024 11:09AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education has Received Four Accolades from the National School Public Relations Association

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News Briefs 6-21-24

Jun 24, 2024 04:48PM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Education Committee Meeting, Farmer's Market, Grillin' & Chillin,' Teen Chalk Art and More

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Applications Being Accepted for Solano Youth Leadership Institute

Jun 24, 2024 04:13PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education and Touro University California (TUC) Have Partnered Together to Host Another Solano Youth Leadership Institute for Solano High School Students During the Week of Aug. 5

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More Pedestrian Safety Surrounding School Added

Jun 12, 2024 04:19PM ● By Angela Underwood

Dixon Received $250,000 in California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Funds

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