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Amador City: Gold Country's Amadorable Small Town

Oct 29, 2026 03:18PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, Travel Writer

A photo snapped from the luxurious king bed was meant to showcase the timeless red brick walls of our Golden Suite of Imperial Hotel, which were complemented with velvet yellow sitting chairs and framed white double doors leading to the balcony outside

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Residents Voice Views on Roadways

Sep 29, 2026 12:31PM ● By Kevin Dietrich, photo by Kevin Dietrich

Efforts to assess local roadway safety through an online interactive map earlier this year garnered considerable attention from Dixon residents.

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A Peaceful Retreat to Pescadero

Sep 18, 2026 10:51AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, Travel Writer

Lounging out by the pool at Venture Retreat Center, we were the only two souls in this forest canyon at the moment. The topic being discussed was ‘childlike wonder,’ and how difficult it seems to shift our mindset back to this type of innocence.

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California Gas Average Tops $6 a Gallon

Sep 18, 2026 09:15AM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sep 08, 2026 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides

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Local Transportation Heroes Honored

Aug 17, 2026 06:09PM ● By Yolo Transportation District News Release

Yolo Commute, the transportation demand management agency for Yolo County, has selected three local trailblazers as recipients of its second annual Commuter of the Year Awards.

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California Fuel Prices Continue to Fall

Aug 13, 2026 03:02PM ● By AAA Mountain West News Release

AAA Weekly Fuel Report

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Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Jul 06, 2026 04:12PM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system.

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72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week Despite Higher Fuel Prices

Jun 22, 2026 12:17PM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day between Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, July 5.

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Helix Electric Joins $390 Million Sacramento Airport Project

May 19, 2026 09:54AM ● By Helix Electric News Release

Helix Electric brings construction partnership expertise to airport infrastructure project opening in 2026

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Stevenson Bridge Rehabilitation Project to Begin in May

Apr 13, 2026 04:35PM ● By Yolo County News Release

Solano County, in partnership with Yolo County, is moving forward with the rehabilitation of the historic Stevenson Bridge, a 298-foot, multi-span arch bridge spanning Putah Creek between the two counties.

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Delta National Heritage Area Passport Program Launches

Feb 25, 2026 09:06AM ● By Congressman John Garamendi News Release

On Feb. 24, Congressman John Garamendi announced the launch of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area’s Passport Program, a brand-new way to experience the cultural and natural riches of the California Delta.

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California Visitor’s Guide Unveiled

Jan 27, 2026 02:28PM ● By Visit California News Release

The 2026 edition of the California Visitor’s Guide featuring cover star Mandy Moore is now available.

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New Laws Aim to Improve Road Safety Across State

Dec 31, 2025 10:37AM ● By MPG Staff

New public safety laws approved during the 2025 legislative session will take effect Jan. 1, the California Highway Patrol announced in a Dec. 26 news release.

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Holiday Travel Ramps Up at SMF

Nov 24, 2025 01:23PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is preparing for another busy holiday travel season, with passenger volumes expected to exceed last year’s totals.

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CLICK IT. DON'T RISK IT. CHP THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER

Nov 24, 2025 01:10PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Officers focus on seat belt use, impaired driving and safe travel during one of the year’s busiest weekends

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12 Mexican Caribbean Getaways for Every Type of Traveler

Oct 23, 2025 04:02PM ● By Brandpoint Content

Whether planning for an idyllic romantic escape, a lively group getaway or an adventurous family vacation, the Mexican Caribbean offers a variety of signature experiences, all enhanced by the region's stunning backdrop of crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and lush jungles.

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Lane, Ramp Closures on State Route 113 in and Near Dixon

Oct 03, 2025 04:00PM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

Caltrans will continue its work on State Route 113 (SR-113), also known as 1st St., which goes through the city of Dixon.

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Fourth-Grade Families can Visit 54 State Parks for Free

Sep 30, 2025 09:50AM ● By California State Parks News Release

Families of fourth-graders in California public schools are invited to download the free California State Park Adventure Pass at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

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Dixon News Briefs

Sep 24, 2025 10:26AM ● By MPG Staff

Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest Happenings in Dixon

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Emily A. Hook Memorial Archives Dedicated

Sep 24, 2025 09:39AM ● By Western Railway Museum News Release

The Bay Area Electric Railway Association dedicated the new $1-million Archives Building in a ceremony at the Western Railway Museum Visitor’s Center on Sept. 20.

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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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The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

A Decade of Conservation Success

Jul 29, 2025 12:18PM ● By Bryan Pride, Policy Director, Tuleyome

The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (the Monument) celebrated its 10th anniversary, a milestone that showcases what becomes possible when communities unite to protect irreplaceable landscapes on July 10.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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CHP Says to ‘Pump the Brakes’

Jun 10, 2025 01:17PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has launched a statewide speed- prevention campaign to focus on one of the most dangerous behaviors on California roadways.

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Unlicensed Drivers Cause Shocking Number of Crashes in California

May 13, 2025 10:26AM ● By Sutliff & Stout News Release

A new study by auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout revealed that California had the seventh-highest rate of fatal crashes involving an unlicensed driver between 2019 and 2023.

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License to Kill

Apr 22, 2025 04:48PM ● By Robert Lewis, CalMatters.org

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window.

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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.

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California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

Apr 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits.

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Transportation Workshops to be Held

Apr 02, 2025 10:56AM ● By Compiled from the City of Dixon Website

The City of Dixon, along with the Solano County Transportation Authority, are hosting a series of public workshops to gather public input for the Community-Based Transportation Plan which is under development.

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Off-Ramp Closure Delayed on Westbound Interstate 80 in Yolo County

Apr 01, 2025 12:37PM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Caltrans is alerting motorists of an update to the ramp closures for the ongoing Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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56-Hour Weekend Closures Set to Begin for Rio Vista Bridge

Apr 01, 2025 12:29PM ● By California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) News Release

Caltrans is advising motorists of six scheduled weekend closures of the Rio Vista Bridge (Helen Madere Memorial Bridge) on State Route 12 (SR 12) for ongoing repairs.

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Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Mar 10, 2025 12:13PM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world.

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Morro Bay: The Classic California Experience

Jan 23, 2025 09:16AM ● By Dannah Nielsen, photos by Dannah Nielsen

Some California coastal towns could be studied for their formula of economic and cultural success, and Morro Bay would be among the most influential.

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Council Tables Discussion About Fairgrounds’ No Parking Zone

Jan 14, 2025 05:34PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Dixon City Councilmember Thom Bogue pulled Item 9.5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the Jan. 7 City Council meeting. The item was an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget to increase the amount allowed for consultant services for fire plan reviews and inspections, primarily needed for new developments. The new not-to-exceed limit would be $237,600 (an increase of $135,000).

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