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Celebrate Dixon and Showcase Your Business

Feb 05, 2025 03:39PM ● By Dixon Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce 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 Ambassador of the Year, the Veteran of the Year and the Nonprofit of the Year.

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Dixon News Briefs 2-7-25

Feb 05, 2025 03:30PM ● By MPG Staff

Line Dancing, Car Show, Valentine Cookie Class, and more

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Safe Routes to School Educates Students

Feb 05, 2025 03:27PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

On Jan. 31, Solano Safe Routes to School hosted an event at Dixon High School, 555 College Way, to offer free bike repairs and education.

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Dixon

Feb 05, 2025 02:59PM ● By Kendall Brown

Valentine’s Day is approaching fast on Feb. 14 and several businesses and organizations in Dixon and the wider Solano County community are hosting holiday events meant to give residents a day to remember.

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Brinkerhoff Plaque Returned Decades Later

Feb 05, 2025 02:51PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

The Brinkerhoff Home on E. A St., occupied by Maria and David Cornejo, is a piece of Dixon’s history dating back hundreds of years.

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Historical Society to Host Car Dealership Presentation

Jan 28, 2025 05:08PM ● By Dixon Historical Society News Release

More memories will be made as the Dixon Historical Society presents the history of various Dixon Car Dealerships from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Dixon United Methodist Church, located at 209 N. Jefferson St.

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Black History Month Events Set

Jan 28, 2025 05:06PM ● By Kendall Brown

Black History Month is an annual holiday that focuses on the trials and triumphs of the Black community, primarily in the United States. Established by African American historian, author and journalist Carter G. Woodson for purposes of tradition and reform, the month-long celebration looks to both the past and the future.

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Ruhstaller Farms to Present Comedy Shows

Jan 28, 2025 04:58PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Ruhstaller Farms, 6686 Sievers Road., held its first of a series of comedy shows, Stand-up Ruhstaller, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 23, and intends to hold more shows on the fourth Thursday of each month.

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Child Care Planning Council Forum is Feb. 1

Jan 28, 2025 04:26PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), in collaboration with the Solano Child Care Planning Council and other community partners, is hosting its annual Child Care Planning Council Community Forum.

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Upcoming Volunteer Planting Events at Lake Solano

Jan 28, 2025 04:06PM ● By Solano Research Conservation District News Release

Solano Research Conservation District, Putah Creek Council and Solano County Parks are working with community members to plant a Demonstration Garden at Lake Solano Park.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-31-25

Jan 28, 2025 03:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Valentine Candy Class, AI Lunchbreak, 2025 Dixon Rotary Crab Feed and more

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Study Session Held on Proposed Residential Community

Jan 28, 2025 03:50PM ● By Mitch Barber

On Jan. 21, the Dixon City Council held both a special meeting and a regular meeting.

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Dixon Women’s Improvement Club Holds ‘Dining for Scholarships’

Jan 28, 2025 03:45PM ● By Debra Dingman, photo by Debra Dingman

Here’s your chance to avoid the Valentine dinner rush while helping to raise scholarship monies for local students at the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner on Monday, Feb. 10, at Bud’s Pub & Grill, 100 South First St.

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It Pays to Major in Agriculture

Jan 28, 2025 03:39PM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey

Not many organizations sponsor college scholarships for Solano County high school graduates majoring in an agricultural-related field, but the Friends of the Dixon May Fair does and has for the past 25 years.

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Dave Scholl, Former Publisher Passes Away

Jan 23, 2025 09:32AM ● By MPG Staff

Dave J. Scholl, former owner and publisher of the Dixon Independent Voice, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 23, 2025, after a long illness.

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Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks Off 2025 Cookie Season

Jan 23, 2025 08:55AM ● By Girl Scouts of Northern California News Release

On Jan. 13, Girl Scouts of Northern California kicked off its 2025 cookie season.

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Live Your Dream Award Winner is Vanessa Sendejas Chavez

Jan 23, 2025 08:43AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

Soroptimist International of Dixon proudly awarded Vanessa Sendejas Chavez with a $2,000 check to support her journey toward achieving her career aspirations.

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Reagan Castelli is Soroptimist’s Young Woman of the Month

Jan 23, 2025 08:39AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

Reagan Castelli is SI Dixon Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated by Samantha Bleasdale from the Science Department and presented at the Soroptimist meeting by Officer Coordinator, Olivia Wasser. Principal Angela Brown was also in attendance.

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Ag Department Accepting Applications for Ag Pass Program

Jan 22, 2025 05:06PM ● By Solano County Press Release

The Solano County Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for 2025 Ag Pass program training classes.

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Dixon News Briefs 1-24-25

Jan 22, 2025 04:57PM ● By MPG Staff

Veteran Business Resource Fair, Berry Sweet Valentine’s Cooking Class, It’s All About Hot Foil

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Jan 22, 2025 04:50PM ● By Kendall Brown

Martin Luther King Junior, born Jan. 15, 1929, is a prolific civil rights activist recognized for his leadership and commitment to social justice through nonviolent means.

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Solano County Genealogical Society Announces February Speaker

Jan 22, 2025 04:33PM ● By Solano County Genealogical Society News Release

The Solano County Genealogical Society will have a virtual Speaker Series presentation on Saturday, Feb. 1.

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The Creative Space Now the Venue

Jan 22, 2025 04:19PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Creative Space, founded by Dixon resident Sarah Johnson in late March 2022 at 160 W. A St., has recently seen significant changes.

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Dueling Designers

Jan 22, 2025 03:51PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

It’s All About the Scrapbook at 1670 N. Lincoln St. is a scrapbooking and craft hobby shop that offers materials such as designer paper and embellishments, as well as classes and an online store.

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Solano County Office of Education Offering Mini Grants for Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Prevention Projects

Jan 14, 2025 05:50PM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is excited to announce the launch of a new mini-grant program aimed at empowering teachers and youth programs to lead impactful prevention projects that address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) misuse.

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Council Tables Discussion About Fairgrounds’ No Parking Zone

Jan 14, 2025 05:34PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Dixon City Councilmember Thom Bogue pulled Item 9.5 from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the Jan. 7 City Council meeting. The item was an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget to increase the amount allowed for consultant services for fire plan reviews and inspections, primarily needed for new developments. The new not-to-exceed limit would be $237,600 (an increase of $135,000).

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Visit Dixon Fairgrounds Regularly

Jan 14, 2025 05:30PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon May Fair is the longest-running parade in California, according to the Dixon Historical Society. Established in 1875, the event’s goal has been to attract visitors from near and far and to promote a sense of community.

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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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