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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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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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