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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Oct 16, 2024 04:32PM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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SCTA Makes Statement on Passage of AB 3259

Oct 09, 2024 11:44AM ● By Solano County Taxpayers Association News Release

The Solano County Taxpayers Association (SCTA) is deeply disappointed that Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3259 into law.

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Mayor Candidates Share Views

Oct 09, 2024 11:19AM ● By Debra Dingman, photo by Debra Dingman

School partnerships, a budget deficit, how to attract and retain police officers and firefighters, and tax increases were just some of the topics covered at last week’s Mayor Candidates Forum hosted by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce and held at City Hall.

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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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