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Senator Dodd Praises Early Wildfire Prevention Agreement

Apr 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Paul Payne, Office of Senator Bill Dodd

Agreement between Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators to invest $536 million wildfire season

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Sen. Dodd's Broadband Improvement Bill Advances

Apr 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Paul Payne, Office of Senator Bill Dodd

Bill Brings high-speed internet to many communities, especially low-income

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State Sets Date to Reopen

Apr 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ana B. Ibarra and Barbara Feder Ostrov, CAL Matters. Org

June 15 is Now the Target Date for Full Reopening

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Parade Cancelled but Open House is Hopeful

Apr 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Debra Dingman

Chamber did not get the required permits for an event that large

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Senators Dodd, McGuire to Chair Select Committee on Wine

Apr 01, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Paul Payne, Office of Sen. Bill Dodd

The industry is a major economic and tourism driver but was hit hard by the wildfires and pandemic

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General Plan 2040 Unpacked for Planners; Passes

Mar 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Debra Dingman

Two decades delayed to negotiate the balancing act between growth and quality of life

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State Tries to Block Local Control Over Needle Programs

Mar 17, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Curtis Grima, Office of James Gallagher

Gallagher is urging governments and concerned community to log their opposition

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Dixon News Briefs

Mar 12, 2021 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Watch the Last Planning Commission Meeting Online

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Solano County Returns to Red Tier (Tier 2)

Mar 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By Solano County Press Release

County Loosens Restrictions for Certain Businesses Activities

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Sen. Dodd's Wildfire Safety Bills Approved in Committee

Mar 09, 2021 12:00AM ● By Paul Payne, Office of Senator Bill Dodd

Senate Bill 109 calls for creation of the Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development

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Comment on Today's Release of State Economic Aid Package

Feb 23, 2021 12:00AM ● By NFIB California Press Release, Commentary by John Kabateck, California state director for the Nation

"We urge the Legislature to quickly pass PPP tax conformity because many are preparing their taxes now"

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Senate Republicans Lead Bipartisan Call for Oversight Hearing for EDD Audit Results

Feb 03, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Jacqui Nguyen, California Senate Republicans

Fraudulent unemployment claims are a staggering $11 billion

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Letter from City of Dixon Mayor, Steven C. Bird

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By Mayor Steven C. Bird, City of Dixon

Water rate increase proposed by the City was not accepted by the customers

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Proposition 19 Puts Family Legacies at Risk

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By Commentary by Ted Gaines

The new formula will be the current taxable value of the property plus one-million dollars

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Budget Priorities: Reopen Schools, Help Small Businesses & Fix EDD

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Nghia Nguyen, Office of Senator Jim Nielsen

One-time money must be spent on one-time COVID-19 expenses

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City Council Makes Decisions

Jan 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Debra Dingman

Dixon Fire Station, LLC loan agreement responsibility assigned to City of Dixon

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The School Reopening Plan

Jan 21, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ricardo Cano, Calmatters.Org

Newsom Puts Tight Deadlines on Districts, Legislature

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California Highway Patrol Goes On Tactical Alert

Jan 15, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Fran Clader, California Highway Patrol

Tactical alert is ahead of the upcoming Presidential Inauguration

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Sen. Dodd Introduces Wildfire Technology R&D Proposal

Jan 13, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Paul Payne, Office of Senator Bill Dodd (D)

Seventeen of the 20 largest wildfires in California history have occurred since 2000

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NCS Sues Newsom and Padilla to Stop California Electoral College Votes

Jan 07, 2021 12:00AM ● By New California State Press Release

The court voided the vote of 55 California Violation of Election Laws

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Covid Cheaters and Fraudsters

Jan 07, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ana B. Ibarra, Calmatters.Org

Can State of California protect the vaccine from people jumping the line?

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Senate Republicans Urge Newsom to Help Thousands of Foster Children Get into Their "Forever Home"

Jan 06, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Jacqui Nguyen, California Senate Republicans

There are approximately 7,200 foster children awaiting placement

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Re-Open Cal Now Policy Conference this Saturday

Jan 05, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Sue Frost, Sacramento County Supervisor District 4

Public Policy Conference- January 8-10, 2021"‹

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Sen. Dodd: Covid-19 Virtual Town Hall is Jan. 12

Jan 05, 2021 12:00AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd (D)

Guest is California's schools chief, Superintendent Tony Thurmond

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Dixon City Council

Dec 24, 2020 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Outgoing and Incoming

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Presentation from Measure S Proponents

Dec 24, 2020 12:00AM ● By Proponents of Measure S

Editor's Note: This letter was read aloud by Dixon City Attorney Doug White at the Measure S Special Meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2020

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Lawmakers Tell ABC to Stop Enforcing on Restaurants

Dec 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Curtis Grima, Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher

Restaurants statewide have been crushed by the Governor's arbitrary dictates

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Newly Elected and Outgoing Officials Recognized December 15

Dec 11, 2020 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Community able to Zoom via computers or phones to watch and participate

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Asm. Gallagher Responds to Statewide Curfew Announcement

Nov 19, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Curtis Grima, Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher

Scientific evidence does not support such drastic action

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CHP Commissioner's Statement on Limited Stay at Home Order

Nov 19, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Fran Clader, California Highway Patrol

CHP will continue to use their sound professional judgment to conduct enforcement stops

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Governor: Curfew for All except some Bay Area Counties

Nov 19, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Nghia Nguyen, Office of Senator Jim Nielsen

Nielsen: Governor's Edict Establishes "Two Californias Where COVID Is Concerned"

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Votes Finalized: Really Slim Win for Steve Bird

Nov 18, 2020 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

The final counts are in from the Solano County Registrar of Voters

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Close Mayor's Race, Bird leading over Bogue

Nov 06, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Debra Dingman

Councilman Steve Bird nudged out Mayor Thom Bogue

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In Tentative Ruling, Court Declares Governor's Abuse of Power Unconstitutional

Nov 02, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Curtis Grima, Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher

Court's decision does not impact any of the election protocols

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Where Can I Vote in Dixon?

Oct 30, 2020 12:00AM ● By Debra Dingman

Your Voting Place should be Listed on your Ballot

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