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DAR Chapter to Unveil Patriot Marker at Peña Adobe

Aug 11, 2026 11:50AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey

The Chief Solano Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will unveil its “America 250! Patriot Marker” at the Peña Adobe, Vacaville, on Sunday, Aug. 16 to celebrate the Spanish patriots in California who contributed to the success of the American Revolution.

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Pollination Ecologist Elected Fellow

Aug 11, 2026 11:42AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Professor Neal Williams of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, a pollinator ecologist internationally recognized for his research on bee and pollination biology, is a newly elected Fellow of the Entomological Society of America (ESA).

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UC Davis Professor Shahid Siddique Receives International Award

Aug 04, 2026 03:29PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

UC Davis Professor Shahid Siddique of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, received the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award at the annual meeting of the international Society of Nematologists (SON) held in Baltimore.

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Back to School Festival Returns

Aug 04, 2026 03:00PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Unified School District held its fourth annual Back to School Festival from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 1, bringing together students, families, educators and community organizations ahead of the start of the new school year.

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UC Davis Retired Nematology Professor Receives International Award

Aug 04, 2026 09:32AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

UC Davis Professor Emerita Valerie Moroz Williamson of the Department of Plant Pathology is the recipient of the Society of Nematologists’ highest honor: Honorary Member.

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Third Color Run on the Horizon

Jul 28, 2026 11:07AM ● By Kendall Brown

Anderson Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold its third annual Color Run Sept. 25, continuing a fundraising tradition that supports student programs while bringing families together for a day of school spirit and outdoor fun.

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day

Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Educational Activities in August

Jul 21, 2026 11:25AM ● By Kendall Brown

Community organizations and the Dixon Library will offer a variety of educational programs, family activities and fundraising events throughout August, giving residents opportunities to prepare for the school year, learn new skills and support local causes.

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Friends of the Fair Award $33,500 in Scholarships

Jul 07, 2026 11:56AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, photos by Kathy Keatley Garvey

The Friends of the Dixon May Fair has awarded nine college agricultural scholarships, totaling $33,500, to Solano County high school alumni in its annual Donnie and Tootie Huffman Scholarship Program.

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UC Davis Nematology Doctoral Candidate Wins International Honor

Jun 29, 2026 04:38PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

UC Davis doctoral candidate Pallavi Shakya of the lab of nematologist Shahid Siddique won “Best Student/Early Career Talk” at the 36th Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists, held recently in Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands.

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Air District Celebrates Winners of Annual Clean Air Contest

Jun 16, 2026 11:09AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Twelve students from across Yolo and northeastern Solano counties were recently recognized as winners of the 2026 Clean Air Art Contest by the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District Board of Directors and staff.

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Women’s Improvement Club Hosts Scholarship and Grants Luncheon

Jun 09, 2026 03:41PM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

May 20, Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) celebrated its final event of the 2025-26 season, a luncheon with dispersal of scholarships and community grants.

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Maine Prairie High School Celebrates Class of 2026

Jun 09, 2026 09:58AM ● By Kendall Brown

Maine Prairie High School honored its graduating Class of 2026 during a commencement ceremony held 6 p.m. June 3 at Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way.

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Dixon Honors Graduating Seniors

Jun 09, 2026 09:52AM ● By Kendall Brown

More than 200 graduates crossed the stage June 6 as Dixon High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during its commencement ceremony.

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Sixty Years Later, His Scientific Dream Came True

Jun 02, 2026 03:54PM ● By UC Davis News Release

More than 60 years ago, a teenage butterfly researcher in Philadelphia conceived a genomics research project involving the genus Colias, the sulfur butterfly.

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Thompson and Democratic Caucus Chair Aguilar Host Student Town Hall

Jun 02, 2026 11:47AM ● By Office of Mike Thompson News Release

On May 27, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) hosted a town hall for students on campus at UC Davis.

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Anderson PTO Named Nonprofit of the Year

Jun 02, 2026 11:45AM ● By Kendall Brown

Anderson Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) was recognized as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year during Celebrate Dixon March 14, honoring the organization’s years of service and support for students, teachers and families at Anderson Elementary School.

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Metal Supermarkets Expands Trade School Scholarship Program

Jun 01, 2026 12:16PM ● By MPG Staff

Awards $20,000 to Eight Students

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Seniors Take a Proud Walk

May 26, 2026 07:16PM ● By Kendall Brown

Seniors from across the Dixon Unified School District retraced their educational journeys May 22 during the district’s annual Senior Graduation Walk, visiting campuses where many began their academic careers before heading toward graduation ceremonies in June.

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Catch the Buzz at the Bohart Museum on May 16

May 13, 2026 11:20AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The Bohart Museum of Entomology will host an open house, "Buzz Words: Insects in Literature," from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 16, that will feature two bee book authors.

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FFA Students Showcase Livestock Projects

May 12, 2026 02:56PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Future Farmers of America (FFA) students from Dixon High School showcased months of preparation and dedication during animal exhibition competition at the Dixon May Fair held May 7-10.

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Starting With a Word

May 05, 2026 10:24AM ● By Abbey Wicks

Carmichael Writer Marilyn McEntyre Reflects on Writing and Craft

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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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Bee Scientist Rob Page Elected to National Academy of Science

May 04, 2026 05:41PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Internationally renowned bee scientist Robert E. Page Jr., a UC Davis doctoral alumnus and a UC Davis/University of Arizona administrator emeritus, is a newly elected member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).

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Council Debates Proposed Relocation of Private Catholic School

Apr 28, 2026 03:58PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At its April 21 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered the proposed development of a vacant lot at the corner of East A Street and North Second Street.

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School Teacher–Leader Career Fair

2026 Education Career Fair Set for May 2

Apr 22, 2026 08:37AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

More Than Two Dozen Districts and Charters Participating

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Nalleli Cabanillas-Medina is Soroptimist International Woman of the Month

Apr 21, 2026 12:23PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Nalleli Cabanillas-Medina was selected by Maine Prairie High School as the April Young Woman of the Month for Soroptimist International of Dixon.

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Arias Named Region 4 Administrator of the Year

Apr 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Kendall Brown

Angelina Arias, principal of Maine Prairie High School, has been named the 2026 Region 4 Continuation/Education Options Administrator of the Year, recognizing her leadership in alternative education and commitment to student success.

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Steven Krebs, an English and AVID teacher at Dixon High School

Dixon Unified Names Steven Krebs 2025 Educator of the Year

Apr 15, 2026 09:24AM ● By Kendall Brown

Steven Krebs, an English and AVID teacher at Dixon High School, was named the 2025 Educator of the Year during the Celebrate Dixon event on March 14, recognizing more than two decades of work in the classroom.

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Dixon Community Theater Prepares First Broadway-Style Musical Production

Apr 07, 2026 11:38AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater is expanding its programming and outreach efforts this spring with a slate of productions, youth classes and fundraising events aimed at sustaining and growing the local nonprofit’s presence in the performing arts.

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Devin Pitto Named Dixon Educator of the Year

Apr 07, 2026 11:34AM ● By Kendall Brown

Devin Pitto, a fourth-grade teacher at Tremont Elementary School, was named the 2025 Dixon Educator of the Year during the annual Celebrate Dixon gala March 14.

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Air District Opens 2026 Clean Air Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 10:02AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

Students invited to illustrate ideas for improving air quality

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Maine Prairie High Students Participate in Salmon Research Project

Mar 31, 2026 12:49PM ● By Kendall Brown

Students at Maine Prairie High School are contributing to environmental research through the Spinning Salmon Citizen Science Research Project, a program hosted by the Solano County Office of Education.

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CalKIDS Partners with CSAC, Connecting 100,000 Students to CalKIDS Scholarships

Mar 31, 2026 11:00AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As California students finalize financial aid applications and college plans this spring, more than 100,000 students have claimed over $50 million in CalKIDS Scholarships in the past six months.

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Thompson Announces Congressional Art Competition

Mar 24, 2026 11:55AM ● By Office of Mike Thompson News Release

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced March 17 the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, open to all high school students in California's Fourth Congressional District.

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