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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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Public Protests Over Water Rate Increase

Aug 09, 2024 11:51AM ● By Angela Underwood

The water rate increase is officially in effect

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More than Farm Fresh

Aug 09, 2024 11:19AM ● By Angela Underwood

Where can you find plump produce and community connections while helping sustain local soil? Answer: the Dixon Farmer's Market on Thursday nights.

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Dixon News Briefs 8-9-24

Aug 09, 2024 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon News Brief for the week of Aug. 9, 2024.

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Dixon Hosts July 4 Briefing

Aug 05, 2024 11:30AM ● By Angela Underwood

America's birthday was the subject of a post-operational briefing here.

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City Joins Lawsuit Against State

Aug 05, 2024 11:20AM ● By Angela Underwood

Water issues here continue to rise as the city joins a lawsuit against the State of California over Chromium 6 levels.

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Thompson Secures $1,105,800 for Water System Improvements

Aug 05, 2024 11:07AM ● By Office of Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On July 23, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he secured $1,105,800 in community project funding for the Solano Irrigation District’s (SID) Vaca Valley Public Water System Consolidation project.

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Solano EDC Has Limited Funds for Small Business Loan Program

Aug 05, 2024 10:55AM ● By Solano Economic Development Corporation News Release

The Solano County Economic Development Corporation (Solano EDC) is encouraging small businesses to apply for the limited funds still available through the Solano Biz-Grow program.

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Dixon News Briefs 8-2-24

Aug 05, 2024 10:38AM ● By By MPG Staff

Dixon News Brief for the week of 8-2-24

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Tortilla Magic with the “Queen of Corn”

Aug 01, 2024 12:50PM ● By Scott Mullins

Mafer Evans was born and raised in Mexico City. Mafer Evans loves tortillas. Mafer Evans loves talking about tortillas. Mafer and her husband Kevin own La Familia Tortilla shop in Dixon, close to Safeway

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Dixon Mourns Officer Bowen

Aug 01, 2024 12:39PM ● By Debra Dingman

When our town learned of a Vacaville Police Officer killed during a routine traffic stop last week who lived in Dixon and who had a young family, even those who did not know him were gravely saddened and support began to pour out for Matthew Bowen.

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YOLO with the Yolo High Wheelers

Jul 24, 2024 04:03PM ● By Mitch Barber

The Yolo High Wheelers play in the Pioneer League where the squads have no affiliation with Major League Baseball teams.

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Garamendi Applauds Solano County Board of Supervisors

Jul 24, 2024 03:50PM ● By Office of Congressman John Garamendi News Release

On July 22, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) issued the following statement commending Mitch Mashburn, Chair of the Solano County Board of Supervisors, for his recent announcement regarding the California Forever development project

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Ramtown Karate Students Win Big at Nationals

Jul 24, 2024 03:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Last week, seven Ramtown Karate students traveled to Lafayette, LA, to compete at the US Karate National Team Trials.

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Police Incentive Program in Effect

Jul 24, 2024 03:18PM ● By Angela Underwood

Dixon Police Chief Robert Thompson approved a Staffing Impacts Incentive Program at the July 16 meeting.

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Barbara Bulkley Celebrates 90

Jul 24, 2024 02:59PM ● By Debra Dingman

Past Citizen of the Year and long-time Soroptimist, Barbara Bulkley, celebrated her 90th Birthday at the Olde Vet’s Hall across from the Public Library on Saturday, July 20.

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Planning Commission Considers Environment

Jul 23, 2024 10:45AM ● By Angela Underwood

The Dixon Planning Commission is considering environmental concerns over a massive, proposed project.

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New Parking Law in Effect

Jul 23, 2024 10:37AM ● By Angela Underwood

Long-term parking in a city-owned lot will cost you.

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Dixon News Briefs 7-19-24

Jul 23, 2024 10:20AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon News Brief for the week of July 19, 2024.

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Vacaville Officer from Dixon Killed

Jul 23, 2024 10:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Vacaville Police Officer, Matthew Bowen, who was a Dixon resident, was killed last week in a tragic accident at Leisure Town Road. He is survived by his wife, two young sons, parents and brother.

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