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Halloween in Dixon

Nov 08, 2024 08:42AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Downtown Dixon was awash with ghosts and ghouls as many businesses and organizations throughout town prepared for the beginning of a busy Halloween Night on Oct. 31.

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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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Heritage and the Holidays

Nov 06, 2024 09:28AM ● By Kendall Brown

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout November to honor Indigenous culture, traditions and achievements, including Native Alaskan and Hawaiian communities.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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Solano College Theatre Presents ‘The Visit’

Oct 30, 2024 10:15AM ● By Solano College Theatre News Release

Solano College Theatre (SCT) will present its fall play, “The Visit,” directed by adjunct faculty member JanLee Marshall from Nov. 8 to Nov. 24.

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Dixon News Briefs 11-1-24

Oct 30, 2024 10:01AM ● By MPG Staff

Solano County Farm Bureau Mixer, Hands-on Holiday Cooking, Youth Rugby Camps and more

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How to Celebrate Veterans Day in Dixon

Oct 30, 2024 09:58AM ● By Kendall Brown

With Veterans Day quickly approaching on Nov. 11, the question of how we can celebrate and support these brave men and women for their service and sacrifice cannot be understated. Fortunately, many organizations in the area are holding Veterans Day activities.

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Dixon Tractor Supply Company Store to Host Halloween Pet Photos

Oct 24, 2024 08:52AM ● By Tractor Supply Co News Release

Trick or treat at leading lifestyle retailer with seasonal pet-friendly activities

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Dixon News Brief 10-25-24

Oct 23, 2024 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

Chamber of Commerce Mingle, Day of the Dead, Cool Patch Pumpkins and more

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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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Dixon Does Halloween Safely

Oct 17, 2024 09:12AM ● By Angela Underwood

Police Chief Robert Thompson said talking to children about Halloween safety is crucial because it helps ensure their well-being while they enjoy the festivities.

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McCluskey is Senior of the Year

Oct 17, 2024 09:06AM ● By MPG Staff

The Annual Dixon Senior Resource Fair is on Saturday, Oct. 19, and will feature the Senior of the Year honor bestowed on Yvonne McCluskey.

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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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Auditions Set for Holiday Show

Oct 16, 2024 03:25PM ● By DCT Press Release

Get ready for some holiday magic as Dixon Community Theatre is excited to announce audition dates for its upcoming Christmas production, ‘The Little Town of Christmas.’

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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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Dixon News Briefs 10-11-24

Oct 09, 2024 11:28AM ● By MPG Staff

Fall Festival, Halloween Cookie Decorating, Youth Basketball and more

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The Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair

Oct 07, 2024 12:37PM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Solano County District Attorney's Office in collaboration with the Solano County Office of Family Violence Prevention, will host the Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12 on the Annex Lawn at 604 Empire Street in Fairfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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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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Dixon News Briefs 10-4-24

Oct 02, 2024 10:07AM ● By MPG Staff

Planning Comission, Senior Resource Fair, Dia de los Muertos and more

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Classic Thriller Comedy Presented

Sep 25, 2024 03:37PM ● By Dixon Community Theater News Release

Dixon Community Theater presents “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a classic comedy that mixes dark humor with heartwarming characters from Oct. 12 through 20 at the Dixon High School Theater.

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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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Dixon News Briefs 9-27-24

Sep 25, 2024 03:11PM ● By MPG Staff

Community Garden, City Council, Meet Loaf Mania and more.

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No Ticket Needed

Sep 25, 2024 02:49PM ● By Angela Underwood

It's a free movie, at that. The Dixon Parks and Recreation Department's Movies in the Park family-friendly Universal and Pixar lineup is back.

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“American Pickers” to Film in California

Sep 18, 2024 01:54PM ● By Cineflix Productions News Release

They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in November 2024

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Conference Offers Hope, Help for Marriages

Sep 18, 2024 12:52PM ● By MPG Staff

For more than a million people, the Weekend to Remember conference has been a turning point in their marriage. After several years of hosting the popular marriage conference online, the organization is returning to an in-person gathering not far from Dixon and reservations are now being taken.

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Blind Seniors Enjoy Tasty Visit to Brazelton Ranch in Vacaville

Sep 18, 2024 12:40PM ● By Lions Center for the Visually Impaired News Release

A group of 21 clients, volunteers and staff from the Pittsburg-based Lions Center for the Visually Impaired (LCVI) visited the historic Brazelton Ranch fruit stand and were greeted by a smiling host William Brazelton.

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Dixon News Briefs 9-20-24

Sep 18, 2024 12:15PM ● By MPG Staff

Parks and recreation, POW Recognition day, Library Soccer and more

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Solano County to Open Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund Grant

Sep 12, 2024 04:47PM ● By Solano County News Release

Solano County Parks, in coordination with Solano County Parks and Recreation Commission, is pleased to announce the official launch of the fiscal year 2024-2025 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant cycle, which began Sept. 7.

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Ford Mustang Celebrates 60 Years

Sep 12, 2024 04:27PM ● By Ford Fairfield News Release

Celebration Sunday, Sept. 15th at Ford Fairfield

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Dixon News Briefs 9-13-24

Sep 12, 2024 04:16PM ● By MPG Staff

City Council, Senior Resource Fair, Veterans Fundraiser and more!

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Chugging Along at Dixon Train Days

Sep 12, 2024 03:57PM ● By MPG Staff

September should have been a bit cooler choice to feature Dixon Train Days, but even with the 100-degree weather, locomotive lovers came out in downtown Dixon to enjoy pioneering experiences and some even found gold.

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