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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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Planning Commission Discusses Security for Business

Sep 18, 2024 12:03PM ● By Angela Underwood

Dixon Wellness Cannabis Collective was up for discussion at the Planning Commission meeting on Sept. 12, with elected officials discussing amending a previously approved conditional-use permit that first required bulletproof glass.

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Dixon Makes Life-Saving Technology Purchase

Sep 18, 2024 11:37AM ● By Angela Underwood

A fire can double in size in 30 to 60 seconds. Dixon Fire Department Battalion Chief Nick Warren said that is one reason public safety technology advances exponentially.

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Fifty-Year Class Reunion Happening

Sep 18, 2024 11:22AM ● By Debra Dingman

If you noticed some new faces in Dixon this past week that bear a few wrinkles and maybe silver hair, you might have spotted folks in town who will attend the 50th class reunion of Dixon High School’s Class of 1974 this Saturday, Sept. 21.

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Solano County to Open Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund Grant

Sep 12, 2024 04:47PM ● By Solano County News Release

Solano County Parks, in coordination with Solano County Parks and Recreation Commission, is pleased to announce the official launch of the fiscal year 2024-2025 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant cycle, which began Sept. 7.

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LDS Church President Turns 100, Invites Service as Birthday Gift

Sep 12, 2024 04:44PM ● By Heidi Bay

As Dixon resident Luisa Nye becomes a helping hand for fellow Dixon residents through YoloCares, this month, her heart will be giving a birthday gift to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints president Russell M. Nelson, who turns 100 years old on Sept. 9.

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Dixon History Mural Unveiled

Sep 12, 2024 04:31PM ● By Nicolas Brown

Official ribbon cutting of downtown Dixon's newest mural just outside the Dixon History Museum in downtown Dixon

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Ford Mustang Celebrates 60 Years

Sep 12, 2024 04:27PM ● By Ford Fairfield News Release

Celebration Sunday, Sept. 15th at Ford Fairfield

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Dixon News Briefs 9-13-24

Sep 12, 2024 04:16PM ● By MPG Staff

City Council, Senior Resource Fair, Veterans Fundraiser and more!

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New Tennis Courts Get LED Lights

Sep 12, 2024 04:05PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon City Council approved an additional $24,000 to efficiently light up the new tennis courts, which are coming soon.

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Chugging Along at Dixon Train Days

Sep 12, 2024 03:57PM ● By MPG Staff

September should have been a bit cooler choice to feature Dixon Train Days, but even with the 100-degree weather, locomotive lovers came out in downtown Dixon to enjoy pioneering experiences and some even found gold.

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Women’s Club Kicks Off New Year

Sep 12, 2024 03:50PM ● By Debra Dingman

After hibernating over the hot summer months, the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club (DWIC), a 100-year-old organization of local women, is ready to wake up and kick off the 2024-2025 year on Wednesday, Sept. 18, starting at noon with a presentation by Brett Barley, the new Dixon Unified School District (DUSD) School Superintendent.

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Dixon News Brief 9-6-24

Sep 05, 2024 04:52PM ● By MPG Staff

Veterans Dinner, Friday Night Football, Dixon Library Book Club and More.

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Mayfair Vet Care Opens

Sep 05, 2024 04:42PM ● By Scott Mullins, photos by Scott Mullins

Dixon now has an Urgent Care facility for pets.

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Colleen Gnos Brings Dixon's History to Life in New Mural

Sep 05, 2024 04:35PM ● By Dixon Historical Society and Museum News Release

Dixon native and artist Colleen Gnos has spent months to research, plan and paint the region's rich legacy in her latest 14' x 14' narrative mural, "A History of Dixon," commissioned by the Dixon Historical Society and Museum.

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Unlicensed Commerce Here

Sep 05, 2024 04:26PM ● By Angela Underwood

Nearly 40 businesses operate here without a license. As of Aug. 13, the amount owed by 38 businesses is $3,129. The annual report for past due city business licenses raised some issues at the last regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

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Dixon’s Past Has Bright Future

Sep 05, 2024 04:23PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon Historical Society works hard to keep the past available to the public.

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Dixon Scouts Ascend Mt. Baldy

Sep 05, 2024 04:15PM ● By Debra Dingman

Blisters were not mentioned but a friendly burro seemed to be a definite highlight for the boys of Dixon’s Troop 152, who recently returned from a 10-day hike in the Northern New Mexico mountains.

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City Water Issues Boil with Controversy

Aug 30, 2024 09:30AM ● By Angela Underwood

Councilmember Tom Bogue shut down a resolution to seek bids for a new city water system.

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Rotary Club Welcomes New Administrators and Teachers

Aug 29, 2024 04:41PM ● By MPG Staff

On Aug. 2, the Dixon Rotary Club welcomed the new school administrators and teachers from the Dixon Unified School District.

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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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Brians Way Traffic Slowing Soon

Aug 29, 2024 03:53PM ● By Angela Underwood

The third time was almost a charm for Chief Engineer Christopher Fong when presenting three suggestions on Brian Way traffic calming.

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Dixon’s Strategic Development

Aug 21, 2024 03:34PM ● By Angela Underwood

The Economic Development Plan, published in October 2023, lists dozens of projects townwide

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Engaging Locals in Emergency Response

Aug 21, 2024 02:54PM ● By Debra Dingman, photos by Debra Dingman

This past week, and at the invitation of California Water service Group, about 25 people from Dixon and Travis Air Force Base gathered for Emergency Operations Center training at the Dixon Fire Department

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Stay Safe from Rattlesnakes

Aug 19, 2024 04:01PM ● By Judy Andrews

Although wildlife sightings are typically more common near rivers, creeks and open spaces, this year’s extreme heat has forced the local wildlife, including many unwelcome visitors such as venomous snakes, to seek food, water and shelter in populated areas, sometimes right into our backyards

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Wine & Art Stroll Pays Tribute to Late Dixon Figure

Aug 09, 2024 12:23PM ● By Ben Edokpayi

On Aug. 17, wine and food connoisseurs will flock to downtown Dixon for the second edition, post the Coronavirus era, for the Annual Wine and Art Stroll event, an annual celebration that makes Dixon one of America’s special small towns.

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