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California State Parks Partners with Solano County

Oct 23, 2024 11:45AM ● By California State Parks News Release

California State Parks, Solano County and Solano Land Trust on Oct. 9 announced the acceptance of the Golden Bear Pass at two Solano County parks, Lynch Canyon Open Space Park and the new Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park that opened Aug. 23. Benicia State Recreation Area can also be accessed using the pass.

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Dixon Does Halloween Safely

Oct 17, 2024 09:12AM ● By Angela Underwood

Police Chief Robert Thompson said talking to children about Halloween safety is crucial because it helps ensure their well-being while they enjoy the festivities.

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McCluskey is Senior of the Year

Oct 17, 2024 09:06AM ● By MPG Staff

The Annual Dixon Senior Resource Fair is on Saturday, Oct. 19, and will feature the Senior of the Year honor bestowed on Yvonne McCluskey.

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Free Workshops Offered on Creating Monarch Butterfly Habitat

Oct 16, 2024 03:30PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Solano Resource Conservation District (RCD) is offering two free online workshops and two free in-person workshops to help residents learn how to provide Monarch habitat in as little as 100 square feet in their own backyard.

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Auditions Set for Holiday Show

Oct 16, 2024 03:25PM ● By DCT Press Release

Get ready for some holiday magic as Dixon Community Theatre is excited to announce audition dates for its upcoming Christmas production, ‘The Little Town of Christmas.’

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Treisman is Soroptomist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month

Oct 16, 2024 03:19PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Tatianna Treisman is SI Dixon Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Angela Brown, Principal of Dixon High School.

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Youth Resiliency Summit to Offer a Day of Inspiration for Solano County Youth

Oct 16, 2024 03:13PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Authors, Artists, and Professional Youth Advocates to be the Keynotes at Youth Resiliency Summit

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Dixon News Brief 10-18-24

Oct 16, 2024 02:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Veterans Day Dinner, October 31 Treats, YLI Soup Luncheon and more.

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Napa Auto Parts Reopens

Oct 16, 2024 02:52PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

Tina Vinson flips through pages of a huge book on the long counter of the Napa Auto Parts store in Dixon that was known for years as Central Auto Parts.

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Pink is the New Brass

Oct 16, 2024 02:42PM ● By Angela Underwood

Locals can wear a law enforcement badge this month.

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Homecoming Brings Win

Oct 16, 2024 02:01PM ● By Debra Dingman and photos by Nicolas Brown

The 2024 Dixon High School Homecoming could not have ended better with the Rams bashing the Woodland High Wolves 21 to 3 last Friday night. The Rams were three down in the second half but got a second wind and came back strong.

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SCTA Makes Statement on Passage of AB 3259

Oct 09, 2024 11:44AM ● By Solano County Taxpayers Association News Release

The Solano County Taxpayers Association (SCTA) is deeply disappointed that Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3259 into law.

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 09, 2024 11:41AM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

We invite you to join the Solano County District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with Fairfield, Vacaville and Suisun City Police Departments on Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. at the courthouse steps located at 530 Union Avenue, Fairfield, where we will recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Dixon News Briefs 10-11-24

Oct 09, 2024 11:28AM ● By MPG Staff

Fall Festival, Halloween Cookie Decorating, Youth Basketball and more

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Mayor Candidates Share Views

Oct 09, 2024 11:19AM ● By Debra Dingman, photo by Debra Dingman

School partnerships, a budget deficit, how to attract and retain police officers and firefighters, and tax increases were just some of the topics covered at last week’s Mayor Candidates Forum hosted by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce and held at City Hall.

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Dixon Coastal Cleanup Gathers County Volunteers

Oct 09, 2024 11:06AM ● By Angela Underwood

The 40th anniversary of Coastal Cleanup Day, a massive statewide event, amped up residents to tidy up on Sept. 21, when up to 1,420 Solano County volunteers collected and disposed of 22,963 pounds of trash and another 1,706 pounds of recyclables and beverage containers.

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Take Fire Prevention Steps

Oct 09, 2024 11:01AM ● By Angela Underwood

The annual Fire Prevention Week is the longest-running health observance in the U.S., with the Dixon Fire Prevention Week joining in. Mayor Steve Bird officially proclaimed Oct. 6 through Oct. 12 as a week of fire safety with the rest of the nation.

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The Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair

Oct 07, 2024 12:37PM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Solano County District Attorney's Office in collaboration with the Solano County Office of Family Violence Prevention, will host the Lori Frank Memorial Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 12 on the Annex Lawn at 604 Empire Street in Fairfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Nishikawa Family Presented at Historical Meet

Oct 02, 2024 10:32AM ● By Debra Dingman

Rod Nishikawa will give a historical presentation about his family at the next Dixon Historical Society Meeting from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Dixon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 209 North Jefferson St.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Library Program a Plethora of Fun

Oct 02, 2024 10:20AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Parks and Recreation Commission's Sept. 24 meeting allowed Dixon Public Librarian Ricky Gjertsen to detail the creative library curriculum for all ages.

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Dixon News Briefs 10-4-24

Oct 02, 2024 10:07AM ● By MPG Staff

Planning Comission, Senior Resource Fair, Dia de los Muertos and more

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Budget 101

Oct 02, 2024 10:03AM ● By Angela Underwood

A newly created Fiscal Sustainability Outreach Program is now the direct conduit to the city budget process, which many call confusing. Public Information Officer Madeline Graf detailed the program before city officials adopted the plan involving community outreach, communications, and engagement.

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New Superintendent Shares Route to Dixon

Oct 02, 2024 09:59AM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

New Dixon Unified School District Superintendent Brett Barley has only become more diversified in knowledge and skills as he wound his way toward a career in school administration. After being raised by both parents in teaching and school administration, it was likely he’d pursue education.

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Capturing the Spirit of Homecoming

Oct 02, 2024 09:54AM ● By Debra Dingman, photo by Debra Dingman

Time to sport Dixon High School colors of green and white as next week, Oct. 7 to Oct. 11, is Homecoming Week for the Dixon High School Rams.

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Library Literacy Volunteers Needed

Sep 26, 2024 12:48PM ● By Dixon Chamber of Commerce News Release

Solano County Library Adult Literacy Services is looking for volunteers to tutor adults in-person or online in Cordelia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville, and Vallejo.

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Classic Thriller Comedy Presented

Sep 25, 2024 03:37PM ● By Dixon Community Theater News Release

Dixon Community Theater presents “Arsenic and Old Lace,” a classic comedy that mixes dark humor with heartwarming characters from Oct. 12 through 20 at the Dixon High School Theater.

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Cool Patch Honors First Responders

Sep 25, 2024 03:27PM ● By Debra Dingman

Cool Patch Pumpkins is a family owned and operated you-pick pumpkin patch and home to the Guinness Book of World Records for the World's Largest Corn Maze, but this past weekend, a hundred first responders were there to be honored for their work.

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Water Costs Continue

Sep 25, 2024 03:14PM ● By Angela Underwood

This year, the City of Dixon has had many water challenges.

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Candidates Forum Set for Sept. 30

Sep 25, 2024 02:59PM ● By MPG Staff

Two candidates, Steve Bird and James Ward, will make campaign presentations for the office of mayor at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at the Council Chambers at Dixon City Hall, 600 East A St.

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They Finished A Dixon History Book

Sep 25, 2024 02:55PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

Mary Zuniga-Savage lost more than sleep over the past couple years dealing with the grief of losing her dear friend, Shirley Humphrey. She finally made her way through it and finished what she and Humphrey started several years ago: a book about the history of Dixon.

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No Ticket Needed

Sep 25, 2024 02:49PM ● By Angela Underwood

It's a free movie, at that. The Dixon Parks and Recreation Department's Movies in the Park family-friendly Universal and Pixar lineup is back.

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Controller Cohen Issues August Cash Report

Sep 18, 2024 12:49PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen Sept. 10 released her monthly cash report covering the state’s General Fund revenues, disbursements and actual cash balance for the fiscal year through Aug. 31, 2024.

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Meet the Nonprofits

Sep 18, 2024 12:25PM ● By MPG Staff

The upcoming Nonprofits Mixer sponsored by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce will be on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Chamber office, 220 North Jefferson.

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Dixon News Briefs 9-20-24

Sep 18, 2024 12:15PM ● By MPG Staff

Parks and recreation, POW Recognition day, Library Soccer and more

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