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Open Enrollment at Dixon Montessori Charter School

Jan 14, 2025 05:26PM ● By Dixon Montessori Charter School Press Release

Dixon Montessori Charter School (DMCS) is excited to announce that Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will take place from Jan. 7 through Jan. 31.

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SCOE Accepting Nominations for Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year

Jan 14, 2025 05:23PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), in partnership with the Solano Child Care Planning Council and other community organizations, will proudly host the third annual Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year awards luncheon on Friday, May 16.

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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.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-17-25

Jan 14, 2025 05:02PM ● By MPG Staff

Polar Bear Run, Community Blood Drive, Swim Team Early Registration and more

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Nominations Wanted for ‘Celebrate Dixon’

Jan 14, 2025 04:57PM ● By Dixon Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce, 220 N. Jefferson St., is proud to present “Celebrate Dixon,” where we will honor the 62nd Annual Citizen of the Year, the 29th Annual Business of the Year, the second annual Nonprofit of the Year, the Ambassador of the Year and the Veteran of the Year.

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Joystick Spreads Joy

Jan 14, 2025 04:43PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Joystick Gaming Lounge, a video arcade with a focus on family-friendly entertainment and community; officially opened its doors on Nov. 15 at 420 Gateway Drive. The business venture is owned by Dixon residents Jamie Myers and Jené Owens.

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College Welcomes New Trustee Jacqui Nguyen

Jan 08, 2025 11:10AM ● By Solano Community College News Release

Solano Community College welcomes Jacqui Nguyen as the newest Solano Community College Governing Board member.

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California Farm Bureau Elects Three New Board Members

Jan 08, 2025 11:05AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

Three new members joined the California Farm Bureau Board of Directors, and another seven were re-elected, during the organization’s 106th Annual Meeting in Monterey.

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Dixon Community Theater Announces Auditions for “Hamlet: Paranormal Activity”

Jan 08, 2025 10:40AM ● By Dixon Community Theater News Release

Prepare to enter a world where Shakespeare meets the supernatural! Dixon Community Theater (DCT) is excited to announce open auditions for its season premiere, Hamlet: Paranormal Activity.

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Women Invited to Fashion Show

Jan 08, 2025 10:38AM ● By Debra Dingman

Local boutiques will be lending their fashions to the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC) at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for a spring fashion show.

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Dixon Football Players Receive Leadership Award

Jan 08, 2025 10:19AM ● By Troy Fry, Head Peewee Football Coach

On Dec.18, one Dixon Rams High School football player and five Dixon Rams youth football players were recognized as leaders and an example for others to follow on and off the field.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-10-25

Jan 08, 2025 10:04AM ● By MPG Staff

Davis Chocolate Festival, MLK Jr. Day Event, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more

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Solano County Water Agency Accepting Entries for Video Contest

Jan 08, 2025 09:56AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

The Solano County Water Agency is now accepting entries from Solano County students in grades 6 through 12 and their sponsoring teachers for the Water Agency’s 15th annual video contest. Winning entries will receive up to $1,500.

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Dixon Library Begins Read-a-Thon

Jan 08, 2025 09:52AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

January marks the beginning of Solano Reads 2025 for the Dixon Library.

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Hot Times for Winter Sports

Jan 08, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kendall Brown

The New Year is officially in full swing, and with students back in school, many might be restless after a collective two weeks of free time.

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CHP’s Operation Holiday Watch Successful

Dec 31, 2024 11:17AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.

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Fire Department Prepares for Firework Lottery

Dec 31, 2024 10:57AM ● By Kendall Brown

As of 2011, the Dixon City Council voted to approve the sale, possession and usage of “safe and sane” fireworks within city limits from noon June 28 to noon July 6.

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Dixon News Briefs 01-03-25

Dec 31, 2024 10:45AM ● By MPG Staff

American Legion Dinner and Raffle, 2025 Dixon Rotary Crab Feed, DHS Girls Varsity Basketball and more

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Pedrick Serves Community

Dec 31, 2024 10:32AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Established in 1989, Pedrick Produce at 6850 Sievers Road has served Dixon for about 35 years, offering locally-grown produce, nuts and specialty items.

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County Proclaims Local Emergency Due to Storm Damage

Dec 24, 2024 01:15PM ● By Solano County News Release

The Solano County Administrator’s Office, in coordination with the Office of Emergency Services, has proclaimed a local emergency following significant damage to levee infrastructure within the Suisun Marsh and Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

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Holidays Around the World

Dec 24, 2024 01:11PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

Dixon High School at 555 College Way recently held a holiday event to honor traditions and practices worldwide.

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New Year’s Eve Dining Has Options

Dec 24, 2024 01:01PM ● By Kendall Brown

Christmas has come to a close, and with New Year’s Eve around the corner, many restaurants and bars in the area will be closed for the next few days. Luckily, several major bars and restaurants will be open in Dixon but will not be holding any particular events or festivities.

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Councilmembers Seated for New Terms

Dec 24, 2024 12:49PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The swearing-in of officials from the recent election was conducted at the Dec. 17 Dixon City Council meeting.

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Experience the Western Railway Museum’s Holiday Express

Dec 18, 2024 10:32AM ● By Western Railway Museum Press Release

The Western Railway Museum, 5848 State Highway 12, is delighted to announce its upcoming annual Holiday Express.

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Dixon High School Honors Students

Dec 18, 2024 10:29AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon High School, 555 College Way, held a Winter Rally at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 13 that was open to the public.

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Police Department Relaunches Bait Package Program

Dec 18, 2024 10:19AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

With the holiday season upon us, the Dixon Police Department has relaunched its highly- effective Bait Package Program.

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Yenifer Gutierrez Gonzalez is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s November Young Woman of the Month

Dec 18, 2024 10:12AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Yenifer (Yeni) Gutierrez Gonzalez is Soroptimist International Dixon Young Woman of the Month.

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Elizabeth Contreras is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s October Young Woman of the Month

Dec 18, 2024 10:08AM ● By Lynda Jones

Elizabeth Contreras is Soroptimist International Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month.

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Dixon News Briefs 12-20-24

Dec 18, 2024 09:52AM ● By MPG Staff

Construction Club, Christmas Gift Giveaway, Cany Bingo and more

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Christmas Celebrations Abundant in Dixon

Dec 18, 2024 09:43AM ● By Kendall Brown

For many of the 11 churches in Dixon, residents old and young can enjoy Christmas-oriented services. Each church has its own methods and practices in which to best celebrate the holiday season.

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The Wreath Project Honors Veterans

Dec 18, 2024 09:37AM ● By Kendall Brown

Each year, the Wreath Project, in collaboration with Wreaths Across America, ventures out to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, to bestow as many gravesites as possible with holiday wreaths.

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‘Little Town of Christmas’ Promoted Holiday Spirit

Dec 11, 2024 11:44AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Community Theater held its final showing of “The Little Town of Christmas” at 2 p.m. Dec. 8.

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Teachers, District Still Disagree

Dec 11, 2024 11:36AM ● By Debra Dingman

Three large bowls were filled with apples after a long line of Dixon Unified School District (DUSD) teachers placed apples, one or two at a time, in front of the Dixon Unified School Board to represent 96 teachers who have left Dixon for higher pay in the past four years.

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Official Election Results Revealed

Dec 11, 2024 11:33AM ● By MPG Staff

With the Nov. 5 General Election having passed, many Dixonites are curious as to the results of such a pivotal event. As of Dec. 3, results have been officiated and are available online

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Jan. 7 Deadline for Dixon May Fair Ear Tagging

Dec 11, 2024 11:28AM ● By Dixon May Fair Press Release

Youth exhibiting a Market Beef at the 2025 Fair from May 8 to May 11 need to be aware of the following deadlines and requirements: FFA advisors, 4-H leaders, Grange leaders or parents of independent juniors must pick up tags before Jan. 7.

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