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Dixon High School Rallies for Veterans

Nov 13, 2024 12:33PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

The spirit of patriotism lives on at Dixon High School as they celebrated Veterans Day with a rally.

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How to Celebrate Veterans Day in Dixon

Oct 30, 2024 09:58AM ● By Kendall Brown

With Veterans Day quickly approaching on Nov. 11, the question of how we can celebrate and support these brave men and women for their service and sacrifice cannot be understated. Fortunately, many organizations in the area are holding Veterans Day activities.

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Dixon News Brief 8-30-24

Aug 29, 2024 04:18PM ● By MPG Staff

Mural Ribbon Cutting, Veterans Dinner, Pub Kats at Pardi Plaza and more.

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Dixon News Briefs 8-16-24

Aug 14, 2024 01:22PM ● By MPG Staff

T-Shirt Fundraiser, Hold 'em Poker, Fresh Flowers and More

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Thompson Cosponsors Bill to Reduce Veteran Homelessness

Aug 05, 2024 11:03AM ● By Office of Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On July 5, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 8560, The End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024.

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Non Commissioned Officers Association

Jul 31, 2024 09:36AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), a military service organization established in 1960, plays a vital role in supporting members across all United States Armed Forces branches and their families from Rancho Cordova and the greater Sacramento area through programs and initiatives

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25 Years of ‘Flagging’ Dixon

Jul 23, 2024 09:54AM ● By Debra Dingman

When Linda Barrett of Barrett-Leber Realty was a child, the Fourth of July was a big deal with her family.

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California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather

Jul 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics and community engagement

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California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

Jul 09, 2024 01:48PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento

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Fireworks Sales Spark Nonprofit’s Service

Jun 26, 2024 10:16AM ● By Debra Dingman, photo by Debra Dingman

City of Dixon Ordinance Governing the Possession, Sale and Use of Fireworks was Originally Signed in 2013

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Memorial Day Services Planned

May 24, 2024 12:51PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

This Coming Monday, May 27, Formal Memorial Day Services Will Begin in Dixon at 11 a.m.

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Honoring General Bud Anderson

May 23, 2024 11:15AM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

On May 17, World War II Triple Ace Brigadier General Clarence E "Bud" Anderson Passed Away in His Home Peacefully

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Dixon News Briefs 5-10-24

May 08, 2024 11:54AM ● By MPG Staff

Rotary Pancake Breakfast, Indian Cuisine for Teens, Adult Lap Swim and More

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Solano County Genealogical Society to Host Guest Speaker

Apr 29, 2024 10:58AM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

K.B. Barcomb to Present on Records, Resources and Research Methods for World War I

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Cecil Dennings is Veteran of the Year

Mar 13, 2024 10:26AM ● By Debra Dingman

Dixon Chamber of Commerce Names Veteran of the Year

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Local Honors

Jan 10, 2024 09:45AM ● By MPG Staff

Two Dixon Police Officers Sworn In and Dixon Action Team Donates

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Soroptimists Support Wreath Project

Dec 19, 2023 12:29PM ● By Soroptimist News Release

Dixon Group Donates $500 to Curtis Stocking

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Mare Island Cemetery Management Transferred

Dec 06, 2023 03:29PM ● By Office of Congressman Mike Thompson News Release

Congressman Mike Thompson Releases Statement after Transfer to VA

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Nation’s Finest Opens New Office in Vacaville

Dec 06, 2023 03:21PM ● By Nation’s Finest News Release

Vacaville Office Will Serve Solano County's 30,000 Veterans

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Dixon News Briefs

Nov 08, 2023 01:38PM ● By MPG Staff

Planning Commission, Veterans Dinner, and More

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Moment of Silence Called for Veterans

Nov 08, 2023 01:03PM ● By MPG Staff

At 10:11 a.m. PST, November 11

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Brightening the Holiday Season for the Military Community

Nov 08, 2023 11:02AM ● By StatePoint

Care Packages and More for Service Members from the USO

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Dixon Fetes Dexter

Jun 29, 2023 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon WWII veteran turns 100

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Happy 100th Birthday, Oakley!

Jun 22, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Debra Dingman

Volunteers helped clean Veteran Oakley Dexter's yard

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Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Their Families

Jun 08, 2023 12:00AM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Active-duty military personnel receive free admissions through September 4

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Reading of the Names at California Vietnam Veterans Memorial

May 25, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Phil Rios, US Army MP ret Combat veteran

Volunteers sign up at Vietnam Veterans of America Sacramento Valley's Chapter

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It's Time to Show Up

May 18, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photo by Debra Dingman

Unusual 100th Birthday Party Planned

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This Magic Wall Heals

Apr 05, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Elise Spleiss

Replica is an Incredible Display of Love and Respect

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'The Wall That Heals'

Feb 22, 2023 12:00AM ● By VVMF News Release

Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy

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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examines WWII Japanese American Incarceration Camps

Feb 15, 2023 12:00AM ● By MACC News Release

Executive Order 9066 led to incarceration of Japanese Americans following Pearl Harbor

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'The Wall That Heals' to Exhibit in Citrus Heights

Feb 08, 2023 12:00AM ● By American Legion News Release

Rusch Park will host wall from March 29 - April 2, 2023

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Veterans Receive Gifts

Jan 12, 2023 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Rotary Club passed out gift cards and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (

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Dixon News Briefs

Jan 06, 2023 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Community dinners, retiring City Staff

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Hobo Dinner Pushes for Fun

Jan 06, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Debra Dingman

Dinner hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Dixon Unit 208

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Dixon News Briefs

Dec 02, 2022 12:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Three City Meetings have been cancelled due to the holidays

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