Skip to main content

Independent Voice

Real Estate

Last Updated: Jun 02, 2026 10:31AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Let’s Not Just Talk About Housing Affordability – Let’s Act

Jun 02, 2026 10:31AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

For the past decade, Californians have been leaving the Golden State in droves to find more affordable places to live. We now have proof they’re making the right decision.

Read More »
Council Approves Amendment to Campus Project Well Requirements

May 12, 2026 04:12PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 5 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered an amendment to the development agreement with Dixon Venture, LLC for The Campus Project, a mixed-use development on 260 acres west of Pedrick Road.

Read More »
Council Debates Proposed Relocation of Private Catholic School

Apr 28, 2026 03:58PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At its April 21 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered the proposed development of a vacant lot at the corner of East A Street and North Second Street.

Read More »
Five Benefits of Buying a New Home

Apr 21, 2026 11:03AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Every April, the homebuilding industry celebrates New Homes Month, a time to remember that even in today’s challenging market, new homes offer strong long-term value for buyers in the Sacramento region.

Read More »
Home Sales Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Jan 20, 2026 12:35PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, signaling that the pandemic-era housing boom has ended, the North State Building Industry Association reported recently.

Read More »
Home Sales Decline but Remain Within Seasonal Normals

Dec 23, 2025 11:26AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region reflected normal levels in November as builder incentives continued to promote seasonal sales volumes.

Read More »
Mark Your Calendars!

Nov 12, 2025 03:02PM ● By MPG Staff

See what's happening in Dixon

Read More »
On July 16, Project Access held the grand opening of its new Resource Center at Silvey Villas Senior Living in Dixon.
Serving Dixon Seniors

Jul 22, 2025 06:17PM ● By Kendall Brown

On July 16, Project Access held the grand opening of its new resource center at Silvey Villas Senior Living in Dixon. The 530-square-foot facility, 2105 Mourning Dove Drive, is designed to support seniors aged 55 and over, offering on-site access to essential services and programs.

Read More »
Independent Voice
The Future of Bay Area Housing: Lessons from Lagoon Valley

Jul 15, 2025 04:25PM ● By Lagoon Valley News Release

Quality of life, respect for nature, and sustainable building provide impetus for the only conservation community in the Bay Area, Lagoon Valley. This is the first of its kind in Northern California.

Read More »
City officials, business leaders and residents attended a July 8 ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Independence in Dixon,
Independence in Dixon Holds Ribbon Cutting

Jul 15, 2025 04:21PM ● By Kendall Brown

City officials, business leaders and residents attended an afternoon July 8 ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Independence in Dixon, a new rental community developed by the Lewis Group of Companies.

Read More »
Independent Voice
Council Approves Pardi Plaza Shade Project

May 13, 2025 04:43PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

An update was provided about the proposed Harvest at Dixon development project during the May 6 Dixon City Council meeting. It was not an action item but rather an opportunity for council to provide input and hear public comments.

Read More »
Independent Voice
Council Approves Environmental Review for Potential Residential Development

Apr 23, 2025 09:10AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the April 15 Dixon City Council meeting, Councilmember Don Hendershot pulled Item 9.5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion and a separate vote.

Read More »
Dixon News Briefs

Apr 10, 2025 08:49AM ● By MPG Staff

Volunteer Day, Dixon Egg-stravaganza, Garage Sale, Easter Market and more

Read More »
Council Supports Residential Parking on East 4th Street

Apr 10, 2025 08:41AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the April 1 meeting, Dixon City Council considered an amendment to Village 13 of the Homestead housing development, which is part of the Weyand Ranch tentative map and development plan.

Read More »
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.

Read More »
Independent Voice
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.

Read More »
Considering Your Neighborhood Government?

Feb 19, 2025 08:53AM ● By Debra Dingman

If you’re considering a purchase in a Dixon development, you might want to check and see how it is “governed,” especially if it has a homeowners’ association (HOA).

Read More »
New Home Sales Surge in New Year

Feb 17, 2025 06:43PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the Greater Sacramento region saw their typical January surge as buyers returned to new home communities after the holiday lull, the North State Building Industry Association reported Feb. 11.

Read More »
Dixon Granted $25 Million for Completing Parkway Overpass

Jan 14, 2025 05:18PM ● By Debra Dingman

“God is on our side,” said Dixon City Manager Jim Lindley upon receiving the news from Congressman (CA-04) Mike Thompson's office of a $25,221,639 Federal Railroad Administration grant for the long-awaited Parkway Boulevard Overpass.

Read More »
SMF Secures Loan for Growth

Jan 13, 2025 06:30PM ● By Sacramento County Department of Airports News Release

The Build America Bureau has officially executed a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan with Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking the first time funding for an airport project has been secured under the program.

Read More »
Mendocino Coast Home to Lesser-Known Gems

Dec 04, 2024 12:55PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

With whatever route you choose to arrive on the bluffs of the Mendocino coast, there is no escaping the first dance to this weekend romance, which is a slow and winding road through shady, lush, towering redwoods.

Read More »
Reclamation and DWR Celebrate Delta Restoration Project Launch

Dec 02, 2024 06:18PM ● By Bureau of Reclamation News Release

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Bureau of Reclamation broke ground on a habitat restoration project in the Delta that, when completed, will help endangered species such as Delta smelt and Chinook salmon while supporting the long-term operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project.

Read More »
New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

Read More »
Women’s Empowerment Receives $50,000 To Provide for Unhoused Sac Women

Nov 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from the Yocha Dehe Community Fund to provide transitional workforce housing for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with their families.

Read More »
Independent Voice
Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects

Oct 30, 2024 09:43AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 25 an award of more than $1.3 billion to 27 new public transportation projects intended to fund transformative rail and transit improvements throughout the state.

Read More »
Investing In the Sacramento River Valley

Oct 24, 2024 09:59AM ● By Bureau of Reclamation News Release

The Bureau of Reclamation on Oct. 17 announced the availability of $25 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for fish habitat and facility improvements in the Sacramento River Valley.

Read More »
EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Oct 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sunstone Strategies News Release

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable.

Read More »
Dixon’s Strategic Development

Aug 21, 2024 03:34PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Economic Development Plan, published in October 2023, lists dozens of projects townwide

Read More »
Planning Commission Considers Environment

Jul 23, 2024 10:45AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon Planning Commission is considering environmental concerns over a massive, proposed project.

Read More »
Officials Adopt 5-Year Upgrade Plans

Jul 03, 2024 09:45AM ● By Angela Underwood

The 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Promises Street Repairs and Water Rehabilitation, Among Other Projects

Read More »
Dixon’s Pull for Relocators

Jul 03, 2024 09:29AM ● By Scott Mullins, photo by Scott Mullins

The Once Quiet Town of Dixon has Seen a Surge in New Home Sales as of Late

Read More »
Low Income Housing to Thrive in Dixon

Jun 24, 2024 05:18PM ● By Scott Mullins

Prospera and The Silvey Villas Apartments Held a Ribbon Cutting and Groundbreaking Ceremony on June 12, at 2105 Mourning Dove Dr. in Dixon

Read More »
Officials Address Brians Way Speeding

Jun 24, 2024 05:03PM ● By Angela Underwood

More Than 40 pages of Documented Speeds on Brians Way Show Miles Per Hour Faster Than City Officials Prefer

Read More »
Durheim Joins California Farm Bureau as First Chief Operating Officer

Jun 18, 2024 04:21PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Farm Bureau is Pleased to Announce Dan Durheim as its New Chief Operating Officer

Read More »
Independent Voice
CalCompetes Program Reaches $50 Billion of Private Investment

Jun 18, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Announced on June 14 the Latest Round of Awards Under the CalCompetes Program

Read More »

Current Issue

Read It Now

View Past Issues
Sacramento - Dixon - place an obituary in the Dixon Independent Voice
Sacramento Dixon California arrest records
Donate now to keep local journalism alive
Visit Single Again. Serving the widowed, divorced and newly singles
Ad for the Farmstead at Dixon. Click to go to their website
Upcoming Events Near You