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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Candidates Forum Set for Sept. 30

Sep 25, 2024 02:59PM ● By MPG Staff

Two candidates, Steve Bird and James Ward, will make campaign presentations for the office of mayor at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Council Chambers at Dixon City Hall, 600 East A St.

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Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

Sep 25, 2024 01:31PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state.

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Gallagher Demands Answers on Undemocratic End of Session

Sep 09, 2024 02:29PM ● By Assembly Republican News Release

On Sept. 9, Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) demanded answers from the Assembly Rules Committee in the wake of several parliamentary violations that crushed debate and caused chaos at the end of the 2024 legislative session.

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Unlicensed Commerce Here

Sep 05, 2024 04:26PM ● By Angela Underwood

Nearly 40 businesses operate here without a license. As of Aug. 13, the amount owed by 38 businesses is $3,129. The annual report for past due city business licenses raised some issues at the last regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

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Gallagher Slams Democrats’ Special Session Stunt

Sep 04, 2024 03:07PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (Yuba City) issued the following statement on the introduction of legislation enacting Gov. Newsom’s scheme to increase gas prices by requiring refiners to withhold fuel from drivers.

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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City Joins Lawsuit Against State

Aug 05, 2024 11:20AM ● By Angela Underwood

Water issues here continue to rise as the city joins a lawsuit against the State of California over Chromium 6 levels.

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Garamendi Applauds Solano County Board of Supervisors

Jul 24, 2024 03:50PM ● By Office of Congressman John Garamendi News Release

On July 22, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) issued the following statement commending Mitch Mashburn, Chair of the Solano County Board of Supervisors, for his recent announcement regarding the California Forever development project

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Councilmember Calls for Lawsuit

May 30, 2024 04:19PM ● By Angela Underwood

To Be or Not to be a City of Dixon Legal Challenge Against the State of California is the Question

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New Measure Eligible for California's November 2024 Ballot

May 30, 2024 03:02PM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

Restricts Spending by Health Care Providers Meeting Specified Criteria

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California Increases Groundwater Supply

May 29, 2024 12:35PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

For the First Time Since 2019, California's Groundwater Storage Has Increased

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City Pumps Out More Money for Well

May 24, 2024 03:31PM ● By Angela Underwood

City of Dixon Officials Adopted a $119,000 Resolution to Continue Work on the Valley Glen Well Project in Southern Dixon

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Five-Year Capital Plan on Track

May 24, 2024 03:22PM ● By Angela Underwood

Dixon Planning Commission Members Are Chunking Away at the Five-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Totaling $160 Million

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Teachers, Classified Workers Protest

May 24, 2024 12:42PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

Picket Signs and Chants Are Becoming More of a Regular Scene at Dixon Unified School District Meetings, Especially This Past Year

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Garamendi Releases Statement on Passage of National Security Bills

Apr 26, 2024 11:30AM ● By Office of Rep. Garamendi News Release

Rep. John Garamendi Comments on Passage of Bills for Ukraine, Israel and Pacific Allies

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Sen. Dodd: Get Free Tax Help, Credits

Apr 03, 2024 11:35AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

With this year’s April 15 tax filing deadline approaching, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, reminds taxpayers of two key benefits they may take advantage of to ensure they get back any money

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Republicans Call on Attorney General Bonta to Investigate PaneraGate

Mar 12, 2024 04:53PM ● By California Legislative Republicans News Release

Legislative Republicans Urge Investigation of Misconduct in Creating Carveouts to Assembly Bill 1228 to Benefit One of Gov. Newsom's Campaign Donors

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Steve Garvey's Campaign Announces 2023 Fundraising

Feb 06, 2024 04:42PM ● By Matt Shupe, Praetorian Public Relations News Release

Baseball Legend Steve Garvey's Campaign for the US Senate Announced its 2023 Year-End Fundraising Report Recently

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State of the City Address Hosted February 2

Jan 16, 2024 01:48PM ● By Mitch Barber

Hear from Dixon Mayor Steve Bird as Well as City Department Heads

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CAPIAA Welcomes its New Executive Director

Jan 08, 2024 06:24PM ● By CAPIAA News Release

Khydeeja Alam Sworn in at the State Capitol

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CHP Highlights New Traffic Safety Laws For 2024

Dec 28, 2023 03:30PM ● By CHP News Release

California Laws Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom from this Year’s Legislative Session

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NFIB Releases Top Five Compliance Headaches for 2024

Dec 28, 2023 12:33PM ● By NFIB News Release

NFIB Director Describes Legislature Sadistically Delighting in Hamstringing Businesspeople

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Sacramento Region Man Arrested for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Dec 28, 2023 09:11AM ● By Sacramento FBI News Release

Citrus Heights Resident Charged for Physical Confrontation with Law Enforcement Officers

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Board Approves Regulations for Converting Wastewater to High Quality Drinking Water

Dec 27, 2023 10:51AM ● By State Water Resources Control Board News Release

California Legislation Develops Resiliency Strategies for a Hotter, Drier Future

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Judge Recommends Whiskey Barrel

Dec 06, 2023 03:05PM ● By Debra Dingman

Two Dixon Residents Concerned with Oversaturation of Liquor Licensing

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Dixon News Briefs

Dec 06, 2023 02:44PM ● By MPG Staff

Events, Dates and Community Life in Dixon

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Caltrans Releases First Assessment of State Airspace Lease Properties

Nov 29, 2023 04:58PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom Requested Caltrans' Review

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FBI Warns of Charity Scams in Israel and HAMAS Conflict

Nov 28, 2023 05:20PM ● By FBI News Release

Sacramento FBI Alerts Vulnerable Populations

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DA to Review Mayor Bird’s Case

Nov 09, 2023 01:47PM ● By MPG Staff

A Post of a Hit and Run Report Was Taken on September 27

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Sites Reservoir Final Plans Release

Nov 09, 2023 10:29AM ● By Sites Project Authority News Release

Final Plans for New Off-stream Water Storage in Valley

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Gallagher Bills for Fire Survivors and Fund Fire Protection Signed

Oct 20, 2023 11:39AM ● By the Office of Assm. Leader James Gallagher

Survivors of Disasters Such as the Camp Fire Can Avoid a Property Tax Increase after Rebuilding

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Sen. Dodd: Bill Lifts Barriers for Wheelchair Users

Feb 02, 2023 12:00AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd

Bill would forbid manufacturers from imposing onerous repair restrictions

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Dixon News Briefs

Jan 27, 2023 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Indoor Pickleball is played at John Knight Middle School

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Assembly Republicans Call on Newsom to Make Water a Priority

Jan 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By Assembly Republicans Press Release

California has not built significant new water storage since 70s

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