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Big Day of Giving Returns

Apr 04, 2025 09:03AM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

On Thursday, May 1, hundreds of nonprofits across the capital region will unite once again for the highly anticipated Big Day of Giving, an annual movement intended to strengthen the local nonprofit sector brought to you by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

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Volunteer Opportunity Announced

Apr 02, 2025 11:00AM ● By Compiled From the City of Dixon Website

April is National Volunteer Month and the City of Dixon is calling on community members to join Volunteer Day at Hall Park on Saturday April 12.

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Dixon News Briefs 4-4-25

Apr 02, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Egg-stravaganza, 2025 NORCAL Career Fair, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more

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Volunteer at Lake Solano Planting Event

Apr 02, 2025 10:47AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Solano Resource Conservation District, Putah Creek Council and Solano County Parks are working with community members to plant a demonstration garden at Lake Solano Park.

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Anna Deusenberry is Ambassador of the Year

Apr 02, 2025 10:44AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Anna Deusenberry of Coldwell Bank Kappel Gateway Realty and the Dixon Chamber of Commerce was awarded Ambassador of the Year at Celebrate Dixon on March 8.

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Mayte Gudiño Educator of the Year

Apr 02, 2025 10:23AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Mayte Gudiño of Gretchen Higgins Elementary School was recognized as the first Educator of the Year at Celebrate Dixon on March 8.

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Dixon Family Services Awarded Nonprofit of the Year

Apr 02, 2025 10:17AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Family Services was recognized as the Nonprofit Organization of the Year during the Dixon Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrate Dixon event on March 8.

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Get Your Best Buys for Dixon May Fair

Apr 02, 2025 10:13AM ● By Dixon May Fair News Release

Tickets for the popular Dixon May Fair grandstand shows, Fair admission, and carnival wristbands are now available for purchase for the upcoming fair that runs May 8 through May 11.

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The Vacaville Dixon Greenbelt Maintains Authority

Apr 02, 2025 10:05AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Vacaville-Dixon Greenbelt is a 1,003-acre parcel of land between the cities of Vacaville and Dixon, right around Interstate 80.

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Secretary of State Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s Executive Order

Apr 01, 2025 11:54AM ● By Secretary of State Press Office News Release

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order entitled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections”

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Dixon Historical Society Thanks Pardi Plaza Tile Contributors

Mar 26, 2025 08:52AM ● By Kim Schroeder-Evans, Dixon Historical Society President

The Dixon Historical Society and Museum, 125 W. A St. would like to thank the Dixon Independent Voice for the recent article (“Dixon’s History Displayed in Pardi Plaza Tiles” page 10, March 14) regarding the 50 Pardi Plaza Historical Tiles.

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Police to Strictly Enforce E-Bike, Electric Scooter Laws

Mar 26, 2025 08:47AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

The Dixon Police Department is escalating enforcement of existing e-bike and electric scooter laws after multiple serious accidents involving juveniles.

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Dixon May Fair Entry Forms Due April 11

Mar 26, 2025 08:45AM ● By Dixon May Fair News Release

“Flower Power” will be celebrated at this year’s Dixon May Fair and it’s time to sign up to participate in the annual competitions at the Fair, May 8 to 11.

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Dixon News Briefs 3-28-25

Mar 26, 2025 08:40AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Chamber Connections Networking, Dixon Library Book Club, Blossom and Bee Easter Market and more

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Chris Kerner Awarded Police Officer of the Year

Mar 26, 2025 08:31AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

On March 8, Officer Chris Kerner of the Dixon Police Department was named the department’s first Police Officer of the Year at the Celebrate Dixon community event.

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Grillin’ and Chillin’ Car and Truck Show

Mar 25, 2025 05:02PM ● By Dixon Action Team News Release

Dixon’s Action Team (DAT) will celebrate the 14th annual Dixon Grillin’ & Chillin’ event on June 28.

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Council Approves New Mixed-Use Development

Mar 25, 2025 04:54PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During public comment at the March 18 Dixon City Council meeting, a resident shared ongoing concerns about the need for a stop sign at the intersection of 4th Street and A Street.

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California Capital Airshow Educates Next Generation

Mar 25, 2025 12:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Mather Airport hosted its 19th annual California Capital Airshow through Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, where families from throughout the Sacramento region viewed stunning flight performances and learned hands-on about the aircrafts soaring in the sky.

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Sacramento Hosts March for Life

Mar 25, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state.

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Solano College Theatre Announces ‘Head Over Heels’

Mar 19, 2025 10:25AM ● By Solano College Theatre News Release

Solano College Theatre (SCT) is pleased to announce its spring musical, Head Over Heels, directed by Solano College Theatre’s Artistic Director Christine Mani.

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Suisun Marsh Watershed Education Program Reaches Nearly 1,700 Students in its 17th Year

Mar 19, 2025 10:23AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Solano Resource Conservation District finished its 17th year of the Suisun Marsh Watershed Education Program last week.

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Horseplay Fundraiser is March 31

Mar 19, 2025 10:19AM ● By Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center Press Release

Horseplay Therapeutic Riding Center is having a fundraiser from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 31 at Bud’s Pub & Grill, 100 S. First St. in Dixon.

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Art Uncorked Shines Again

Mar 19, 2025 09:27AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

The second annual Art Uncorked event, organized by Soroptimist International of Dixon, took place on March 15 at the American Legion Hall, 1305 N. First St., and it was a success once again.

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Girls Softball Begins Spring Season

Mar 19, 2025 09:25AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Girls Softball is a program designed to teach girls the game of softball and to impart essential life skills.

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Tully Consulting Group Awarded Business of the Year

Mar 19, 2025 09:18AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Tully Consulting Group, at 1650 N. Lincoln St., Suite A, was recognized as the 2024 Business of the Year at Celebrate Dixon on March 8.

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Angela Meisenheimer is Citizen of the Year

Mar 19, 2025 09:11AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Angela Meisenheimer of Remark International Realty and the Downtown Dixon Business Association was awarded Citizen of the Year at Celebrate Dixon on March 8.

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Get Inspired at the Solano County Home & Garden Show

Mar 18, 2025 02:07PM ● By Solano Home and Garden Show News Release

The Solano County Home & Garden Show returns to the Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 S First St., Dixon, on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, bringing together the best in home improvement, landscaping and garden design.

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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

Mar 17, 2025 04:47PM ● By California Volunteers, Office of the Governor News Release

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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Girls on the Rise: Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders

Mar 17, 2025 03:22PM ● By County of Solano Superior Court

On Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Solano County Event Center will host Girls on the Rise, an inspiring in-person event designed to empower young women ages 15 to 25 to explore exciting career paths in law, STEM, business and first responder professions.

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Bank of Stockton Installs Pony Express Monument

Mar 12, 2025 09:18AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Bank of Stockton, 2200 N. First St. opened its 21st Branch in Dixon on Nov. 4, 2024. The organization, originally founded as a community bank in 1867, has survived more than 150 years.

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Dixon’s History Displayed in Pardi Plaza Tiles

Mar 12, 2025 09:08AM ● By Kendall Brown

The City of Dixon, in partnership with the Dixon Historical Society, 125 W A St., recently installed a series of tiles representing Dixon’s long-spanning history.

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March Madness Brings Bingo

Mar 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Debra Dingman

Who doesn’t love Bingo? The Dixon Women’s Improvement Club won’t have anything serious planned (except having fun) for its March 19 general meeting until after a crazy Bingo game complete with prizes starting at 1 p.m. at the Dixon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

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Savannah Coggins is Dixon’s February Young Woman of the Month

Mar 11, 2025 04:59PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

“To learn from your mistakes and triumph” and “teamwork is about understanding each other and empathizing with each other in order to understand other points of views” are just a couple of insightful aspects Savannah Coggins has learned from her parents, teachers and involvement in Girl Scouts and other local activities.

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