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Bee Contest Winner Receives Prize Cup

Feb 02, 2026 05:35PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Bumble bee enthusiast Lesley Hamamoto of Sacramento, who won the 2026 Robbin Thorp Memorial First-Bumble-Bee-of-the-Year Contest, received her prize.

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Beer for a Butterfly Contest Opens

Dec 30, 2025 04:26PM ● 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, is underway as of Jan. 1.

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Travis Credit Union Announces Teacher Grant Program 2025 Winners

Dec 30, 2025 04:12PM ● By Travis Credit Union News Release

Travis Credit Union (TCU) announced Dec. 18 the inaugural winners of its Teacher Grant Program

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Start 2026 Strong by Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship

Dec 23, 2025 11:56AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program.

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Friends of the Dixon May Fair to Award $31,000 in College Scholarships

Dec 03, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Applications Now Being Accepted

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Ph.D. Candidates Discuss Blue Orchard Bee Research

Dec 02, 2025 09:45AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Lexie Martin and Abigail Lehner, two doctoral candidates in the University of California, Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, presented their research at the Orchard Bee Association’s recent annual meeting at Woodinville, Washington.

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Public Safety Notice

Nov 25, 2025 09:47AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

Active Shooter Training Exercise at Dixon High School

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Students Show Continued Increase in Academic Achievement

Nov 24, 2025 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

Chronic Absenteeism Continues to Fall

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Dixon Montessori Charter School
Dixon Montessori Among Top Schools in Solano County on State Dashboard

Nov 19, 2025 09:19AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Education has released its annual California School Dashboard, and Dixon Montessori Charter School (DMCS) is proud of its most recent accomplishment: earning green or higher ratings in every category.

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Montessori Charter School Continues Award-Winning Tradition

Nov 04, 2025 04:16PM ● By Dixon Montessori Charter School News Release

Dixon Montessori Charter School has announced that it continues to outperform state averages in both reading and math, underscoring its ongoing commitment to academic excellence and whole-child education.

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Dixon and Solano Resource Conservation Districts
Farm Programs 101 and Emerging Commodities Offered

Nov 04, 2025 03:23PM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon and Solano Resource Conservation Districts will host Farm Programs 101 and Emerging Commodities from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at the American Legion Hall, 1305 N. First St., Dixon.

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Tuleyome Offers Certified California Naturalist Course

Nov 04, 2025 03:16PM ● By Tuleyome News Release

Tuleyome, the expert organization on the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, is offering a Certified California Naturalist course in early 2026.

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UC Davis Professor Honored for Citrus Pest Research

Oct 29, 2025 11:48AM ● By UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal recently received an award from the citrus research organization, Fundecitrus, São Paulo, Brazil, in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to citriculture,” emphasizing his work on the Asian citrus psyllid and a Lepidopteran pest named “bicho furão” (citrus fruit borer).

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Virtual Speaker Series Hosted by Genealogical Society

Oct 22, 2025 10:08AM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

The Solano County Genealogical Society will host a virtual Speaker Series presentation on Nov. 1st.

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Hamilton Announces Candidacy for County Board of Education

Oct 22, 2025 10:05AM ● By Hamilton for Board of Education 2026 News Release

Air Force veteran, nonprofit leader and community advocate Tamika Hamilton has officially launched her campaign for the Solano County Board of Education, pledging to bring bold leadership, parental engagement and transparency back to our schools.

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Library Hosts October Events for Youth and Families

Oct 15, 2025 09:35AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Public Library is offering a full schedule of youth and family-oriented events throughout October, including activities for children, teens and families.

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Mini-Grants Offered for Drug Prevention Projects

Oct 15, 2025 08:59AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is launching another mini-grant program to support teachers and youth programs in leading prevention projects addressing alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) misuse.

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Community Honors Longtime Campus Supervisor

Oct 08, 2025 09:50AM ● By Kendall Brown

Scott Stacey Recognized at Dedication Ceremony

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Dixon Rams Raise Funds

Sep 30, 2025 04:39PM ● By Dixon High School Football News Release

The Dixon Quarterback Club is reaching out on behalf of Dixon High School Football to request community support in helping the organization replace an essential piece of equipment that was recently stolen: a golf cart.

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Apply Now for CalKIDS Scholarships

Sep 30, 2025 11:41AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training.

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Dixon High Celebrates Homecoming Win

Sep 24, 2025 10:40AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon High School’s Homecoming Week brought together students, staff, families, and the wider community in a spirited celebration of school pride.

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Dixon News Briefs

Sep 24, 2025 10:26AM ● By MPG Staff

Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Happenings in Dixon

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Teen Center Needs Recreation Coordinator

Sep 24, 2025 10:19AM ● By Dixon Teen Center Press Release

The Dixon Teen Center Board of Directors is recruiting for a recreation coordinator (part-time) to operate and supervise recreational and social activities for the Dixon teen community of seventh- to 12th-graders.

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Emily A. Hook Memorial Archives Dedicated

Sep 24, 2025 09:39AM ● By Western Railway Museum News Release

The Bay Area Electric Railway Association dedicated the new $1-million Archives Building in a ceremony at the Western Railway Museum Visitor’s Center on Sept. 20.

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Autistic Children More Likely to Experience Persistent Stomach Problems

Sep 23, 2025 02:23PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers.

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Kiwanis Club Open House Focuses on Literacy Initiatives
Kiwanis Club Open House Focuses on Literacy Initiatives

Sep 17, 2025 10:58AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Kiwanis Club of Dixon hosted an open house the night of Monday, Sept. 8 at the Joystick Gaming Lounge, drawing 23 attendees, including seven prospective new members, for a community-focused discussion on local education and youth literacy.

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Women’s Improvement Club Invites Public to Meeting

Sep 10, 2025 10:12AM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club invites community members to its upcoming meeting, aimed at fostering local engagement, sharing new ideas and continuing its proud tradition of civic involvement and service.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 10, 2025 09:41AM ● By Kendall Brown

History, Culture and Community Impact

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Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

Sep 09, 2025 04:37PM ● By California Safe Schools News Release

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year.

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