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Chip Maxson 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year

Dec 19, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Maxson Selected as Top Executive Among All 120 Full-Season Minor League Affiliates

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Republic FC Reinforces Roster with Pierre Reedy

Dec 19, 2025 12:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

The club announced Dec. 17 the signing of midfielder Pierre Reedy.

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Alonzo Carter Named as Head Football Coach

Dec 19, 2025 12:10PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Will be the 14th Coach in Sacramento State Program History

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A’s Select RHP Ryan Watson in Major League Rule 5 Draft

Dec 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s select three pitchers in minor league portion

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Brennan Marion head football coach
Sacramento State Announces Change

Dec 15, 2025 11:11AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Brennan Marion announced Dec. 5 that he will resign as the head football coach at Sacramento State to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado.

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Eric Kubota Wins Tony Gwynn Lifetime Achievement Award

Dec 15, 2025 11:07AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s Director of Scouting Eric Kubota has been named the winner of the Tony Gwynn Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually by Baseball America for the greatest contributions to the game.

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UC Davis Football Freshman Caden Pinnick
Pinnick and Cofield Named FCS Football Central Freshman All-Americans

Dec 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Following impressive freshmen campaigns by Caden Pinnick and Drew Cofield, the pair of UC Davis football freshmen have earned FCS Football Central Freshman All-American honors as announced today.

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Dixon High Girls’ Flag Football Caps Undefeated Season

Nov 19, 2025 08:28AM ● By Kendall Brown

Earns Third Straight GEL Title

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Dixon Athletes Honored at Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

Nov 12, 2025 03:10PM ● By Kendall Brown

The evening’s theme, “By Honoring the Past, We Promote the Future,” guided the gathering.

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Solano-Yolo Rugby Club to Launch Camps

Nov 12, 2025 02:52PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano-Yolo Rugby Club is preparing for its upcoming youth rugby season with two introductory camps scheduled for Nov. 22 and Dec. 6.

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It’s All About the Athletes

Nov 12, 2025 10:17AM ● By Seth Henderson

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes

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Grapplers to Compete Here in International Tournament

Oct 22, 2025 10:41AM ● By Kendall Brown

Top Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters from throughout the world will converge on Dixon on Nov. 15 for the G3 Millennium Team versus Team Submission Grappling Tournament, a day-long event featuring international competition, local youth bouts and a $1,500 cash prize.

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Dixon Rams Raise Funds

Sep 30, 2025 04:39PM ● By Dixon High School Football News Release

The Dixon Quarterback Club is reaching out on behalf of Dixon High School Football to request community support in helping the organization replace an essential piece of equipment that was recently stolen: a golf cart.

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Teen Rises to National Rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Sep 24, 2025 10:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

At just 13 years old, Abby Landeros has become a standout in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, earning the No. 1 national ranking in her age and belt division by the World League of Jiu-Jitsu.

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Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

Sep 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep 22, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson
Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 17, 2025 11:26AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon High School Football, Rotary Club Rummage Sale, Veterans’ Dinner and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Mark Your Calendars, Dixonites

Sep 10, 2025 09:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night, Anniversaries, High School Sports and more. See what's happening in your neck of the woods.

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Girls Encouraged to Play Flag Football

Sep 10, 2025 09:30AM ● By Kendall Brown

A small group of young athletes gathered the morning of Sept. 7 at Game Fit Dixon for the Girls Flag Football Elite Team Training Camp, a skills evaluation session aimed at developing competitive all-girls teams in the Yolo and Solano county areas.

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Grace Fellowship Church of Dixon is kicking off Grace Kids Club
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 27, 2025 11:33AM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night with Dixon Family Services, Concerts in the Plaza, Dixon High School Football and more happening in town!

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Dixon High School Football Varsity and Junior Varsity boys helped distribute wood chips
Dixon High Football Helps Library

Aug 19, 2025 02:47PM ● By Kendall Brown

On Aug. 1, Dixon High School Football Varsity and Junior Varsity boys helped distribute wood chips at the Dixon Library Community Garden, 230 N. First St.

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Kiwanis Club of Dixon volunteers hold a club flag
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 19, 2025 02:07PM ● By MPG Staff

Kiwanis Club Open House, Dixon High School Football, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Dixon High School Gears Up

Aug 13, 2025 10:56AM ● By Kendall Brown

Full Fall Sports Lineup Underway

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The Dixon Dolphins Swim Team concluded its summer season
Dixon Dolphins Make a Splash

Aug 06, 2025 08:08AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Dolphins Swim Team concluded its summer season with a strong showing at the Meet of Champions that was held Aug. 2 and 3 at the Roseville Aquatic Complex.

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nna Anderson of Ramtown Karate won gold in the Women’s Under 21 Elite Point Kumite Division at the U.S. Karate National Championships
Anna Anderson Wins Karate National Championships Gold

Jul 22, 2025 05:38PM ● By Kendall Brown

Anna Anderson of Ramtown Karate won gold in the Women’s Under 21 Elite Point Kumite Division at the U.S. Karate National Championships and U.S. Junior Team Trials, held July 9 to 13 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Mixer Party
Mark Your Calendars!

Jun 11, 2025 10:13AM ● By MPG Staff

Upcoming community events fill the next month with local lunches and dinners, celebrations, commemorations and ceremonies.

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Child pitching at a baseball game at the Dixon Little League Fun Day of Baseball event
Little League Hosts Fun Day of Baseball

May 07, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Little League’s Baseball Fun Day on May 3 was fun for all ages, while creating awareness of what the youth organization provides players.

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Palomino Hosts Volleyball Tournament

Apr 30, 2025 10:00AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

On April 27, 48 teams competed in the 2025 Season Opener Revco Doubles Blast at Northwest Park.

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Anna Anderson of Ramtown Karate competed at the 2025 USA Open Karate Championships and Junior International Cup
Anderson Joins Team USA

Apr 23, 2025 09:08AM ● By Kendall Brown

Anna Anderson of Ramtown Karate competed at the 2025 USA Open Karate Championships and Junior International Cup from April 15 to 21.

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Solo Rugby Wins Final Home Game

Apr 15, 2025 03:16PM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

The Solano-Yolo Rugby Club, also known as Solo Rugby, played their final home game on April 12. After a loss to Chico Oaks Youth Rugby on March 29, the club’s aim was to play well and continue moving forward.

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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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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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