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UC Davis associate professor Shahid Siddique with doctoral candidate
UC Davis Nematologists Share International Spotlight

Aug 26, 2025 12:42PM ● By By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

University of Californa, Davis nematologists shared the international spotlight at the 64th annual meeting of the Society of Nematologists (SON), held recently in Victoria, British Columbia.

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The Dixon Public Library hosts two adult-oriented book clubs
September Events at Dixon Library for Teens and Adults

Aug 20, 2025 08:48AM ● By Kendall Brown

Throughout September, Dixon Public Library is hosting several events aimed at educating and uplifting both teens and adults as the holiday season approaches.

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Back-to-School Kickoff celebration
Back-to-School Kickoff Celebration Honors Superintendent

Aug 19, 2025 02:31PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

More than 400 staff members from across Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) gathered Aug. 11 at the Sunrise Event Center in Vacaville to celebrate the beginning of the 2025-26 school year.

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Kiwanis Club of Dixon volunteers hold a club flag
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 19, 2025 02:07PM ● By MPG Staff

Kiwanis Club Open House, Dixon High School Football, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Teachers work together on a soil analysis activity at Rush Ranch Open Space
Teachers Dive into Local Water Systems

Aug 13, 2025 12:44PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Just days before heading back to their classrooms, 26 teachers from across Solano County traded desks for wetlands, boats and sunny trails as part of the Solano Water Institute for Teachers.

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The 14th annual Solano County Constitution Essay Contest, now titled the Constitution Literacy Youth Scholarship program, is underway for 2025
Solano County Constitution Essay Contest Returns

Aug 13, 2025 11:26AM ● By Kendall Brown

Contest Returns with Focus on Separation of Powers

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Dixon Unified School District Staff greeted attendees
Backpack To Basics

Aug 06, 2025 08:29AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Unified School District’s (DUSD) third annual Backpack to the Future Back to School Festival has come to a close.

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Many local organizations will be in attendance at the annual Backpack to the Future Festival, including Dixon Library staff.
Backpack to the Future

Jul 30, 2025 08:48AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Unified School District will host its annual Backpack to the Future Festival from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 2 at Pardi Plaza, 132 E. A St.

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Students enjoy a recent Discover the Flyway field trip
Inspire an Appreciation for the Yolo Bypass

Jul 22, 2025 12:24PM ● By Yolo Basin Foundation News Release

Are you looking for opportunities to spend time in nature, learn more about local wetlands, and share your enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge with school students? Joining the Discover the Flyway docent team might be for you.

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Cody Barr is pictured being presented his certificate by Dixon Rotary President Marlene Vega
Cody Barr Awarded $27,000 Multi-Year Scholarship

Jun 25, 2025 09:07AM ● By Rotary Club of Dixon News Release

Cody Barr, Dixon High School Class of 2025 graduate, is the Ernie and Mary Weyand Dixon Rotary Foundation Scholarship recipient for $27,000.

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Kids being taught, riding horses at riding camp
Campers Immersed in Everything Horsey

Jun 25, 2025 09:03AM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Summer is finally here, and with it comes the opportunity to either pursue new experiences or reinforce previous interests. Four Star Farm, at 7445 Pitt School Road, is offering a riding camp for 7- to 14-year-olds with this in mind.

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Students holding up their awards/scholarships
May Fair Names Scholarship Recipients

Jun 18, 2025 12:49PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

The Friends of the Dixon May Fair has awarded a total of $29,000 in college scholarships to seven Solano County residents who are majoring in an agricultural field.

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Students
Dixon Rotary Scholarship Awardees Announced

Jun 18, 2025 12:37PM ● By Rotary Club of Dixon News Release

These students were carefully selected based on their academic achievements, commitment to personal goals and dedication to community service.

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High School Graduation
Dixon High Graduates Look to the Future

Jun 11, 2025 10:36AM ● By Story by Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Held at Finney Field, 555 College Way, the event honored 234 Dixon High seniors, including 16 distinguished scholars and 21 students who earned their state Seal of Biliteracy.

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High School seniors graduation ceremony
Maine Prairie High Honors Graduates

Jun 11, 2025 10:29AM ● By Kendall Brown

Held at the Dixon Community Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way, the event recognized 31 Maine Prairie High seniors.

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Gardening and Soil
Limited Spots Open for Summer Solano Water Institute for Teachers

Jun 11, 2025 10:18AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Teachers seeking a unique summer opportunity should look no further than the Solano Water Institute, held this year from July 28 through 30.

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Soroptimist International of Dixon hosted a luncheon in May, in which they honored a collective of 13 Dixon and Maine Prairie High School seniors with scholarships
Soroptimists Gives $16,000-Plus in Scholarships

Jun 04, 2025 08:49AM ● By Kendall Brown

Soroptimist International of Dixon honored 13 graduating seniors from both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School at a Soroptimist luncheon May 15.

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Solano Community College Board President, Denis Honeychurch
Board President Denis Honeychurch Recognized

Jun 04, 2025 08:45AM ● By Solano Community College News Release

Solano Community College is proud to announce that Board President Denis Honeychurch was recently recognized at the 2025 Annual Trustees Conference for more than 40 years of dedicated service to the College and the Solano County community.

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Grant Din presentation will focus on the topic of the Joys and Challenges of Asian American Research
The Joys and Challenges of Asian American Research

May 29, 2025 10:13AM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

The Solano County Genealogical Society will host a virtual Speaker Series presentation on Saturday, June 7 at 11 a.m.

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2025 Student Leadership Council graduates were recognized at an end-of-year town hall and graduation ceremony hosted at the University of California
Thompson Hosts Town Hall and Honors 2025 Student Leadership Council Graduates

May 29, 2025 10:09AM ● By Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

Saturday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry recognized the 2025 Student Leadership Council graduates at an end-of-year town hall and graduation ceremony hosted at the University of California, Davis.

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The Dixon Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly networking events.
Mark Your Calendars!

May 29, 2025 10:07AM ● By MPG Staff

High School Graduations, Grillin’ & Chillin’, Chamber Connections Networking and more

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In early June, both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School are hosting graduation ceremonies to honor the Class of 2025
Graduation Time is Here

May 29, 2025 10:02AM ● By Kendall Brown

In early June, both Dixon High School and Maine Prairie High School will be hosting graduation ceremonies to honor the Class of 2025.

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Little girl smiling in a school classroom
Data Shows Slowing Decline in Overall School Enrollment

May 28, 2025 04:56PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

On May 21, the California Department of Education released 2024 to 2025 school enrollment data on DataQuest (https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/), showing that the decline in public school enrollment has begun to slow.

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A total of 38 early educators were nominated for the Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Early Childhood Educators of the Year Honored

May 21, 2025 10:55AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

On May 16, Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), in collaboration with the Solano Child Care Planning Council and local partners, hosted the 2025 Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year reception.

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The Dixon High School Marching Band was one of the 135 entrants who performed in the Dixon May Fair Parade
Mark Your Calendars!

May 21, 2025 10:50AM ● By MPG Staff

Line Dancing, Book Club, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more

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Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month.
Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist Young Woman of the Month

May 21, 2025 10:46AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Makenzie Jacobs is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Maine Prairie High School Principal Angelina Arias.

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Maricela Schrunk, left, stands alongside Anthony Fazzare, the county-wide classified employee of the year. The Solano County Office of Education hosted the Educator of the Year Awards from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 6
Three Earn Educator of the Year Awards

May 21, 2025 10:37AM ● By Kendall Brown

Three Dixon Unified School District employees were honored at the May 6 Solano County Office of Education’s Educator of the Year Awards ceremony.

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131 Students Earn Work-Ready! Certification

May 14, 2025 11:38AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is celebrating 131 high school students who successfully completed Solano County Office of Education’s Work-Ready! Certification program this school year.

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University of California Davis doctoral candidate Alison Blundell, shown here holding a root knot nematode-infested tomato plant, is the winner of the 2025 John M. Webster Outstanding Student Award from the Society of Nematologists.
UC Davis Doctoral Candidate Wins International Award

May 13, 2025 11:56AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

Doctoral candidate Alison Blundell of the laboratory of associate professor Shahid Siddique, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is the recipient of the 2025 John M. Webster Outstanding Student Award from the Society of Nematologists.

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Rep. Mike Thompson holding a certificate with Isabella Macias holding her art piece, winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Finalist for Fourth District’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition

May 07, 2025 09:42AM ● By Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On May 4, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California’s Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

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Karen Gonzalez is Dixon’s April Young Woman of the Month

Apr 30, 2025 10:24AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Karen Gonzalez is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month.

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Baseball themed float decorates with balloons during festivities
Baseball Family Fun Day

Apr 30, 2025 10:05AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Library Book Club, Baseball Family Fun Day, Mother’s Day Celebration and more

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Dixon High School established a Black Student Union to raise awareness of African American culture
Dixon High School Introduces Black Student Union

Apr 15, 2025 04:14PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon High School at 555 College Way has supported the education and development of Dixonites for generations.

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Resource Conservation District Kicks Off High School Biomonitoring Program

Apr 15, 2025 03:57PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Solano County high school students are evaluating the health of local creeks this spring as part of the Solano County Biomonitoring Program, led by Solano Resource Conservation District.

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Historical Society Gives American Field Service Presentation

Apr 15, 2025 03:45PM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

The Dixon Historical Society invites the community to its presentation of the history of the international exchange program, American Field Service, which first began in Dixon in 1956.

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