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County Receives Grant to Expand Car Seat Safety

Dec 30, 2025 04:23PM ● By Solano County News Release

Solano County Health & Social Services Department, Public Health Division, is pleased to announce receipt of a $191,934 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)

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Giving Tree Delivers More Than 350 Gifts to Families

Dec 23, 2025 03:42PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital provided more than 350 holiday gifts to 42 local families this season through its annual Giving Tree program.

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Friends of the Dixon May Fair to Award $31,000 in College Scholarships

Dec 03, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

Applications Now Being Accepted

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Mark Your Calendars!

Dec 03, 2025 09:23AM ● By MPG Staff

Don't miss out on December's festive events this holiday season.

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Congregations Share Christmas Traditions

Dec 03, 2025 09:19AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon churches are preparing a variety of holiday events, services and community traditions as the Christmas season approaches.

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Dixon Theater Debuts New Christmas Show

Dec 02, 2025 04:59PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater (DCT) will open its holiday production, “Dixon’s Great Big Little Christmas Show,” with three performances Dec. 5 to Dec. 7 at the Dixon Performing Arts Center, 555 College Way.

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Public Safety Notice

Nov 25, 2025 09:47AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

Active Shooter Training Exercise at Dixon High School

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Vanessa Lopez is Soroptimist's Young Woman of the Month

Nov 25, 2025 09:43AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

The Dixon High School science department has selected Vanessa Lopez as the Soroptimist International of Dixon’s November Young Woman of the Month.

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Students Show Continued Increase in Academic Achievement

Nov 24, 2025 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

Chronic Absenteeism Continues to Fall

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Dixon High Girls’ Flag Football Caps Undefeated Season

Nov 19, 2025 08:28AM ● By Kendall Brown

Earns Third Straight GEL Title

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Supporting Families During the Federal Government Shutdown

Nov 12, 2025 03:05PM ● By Dixon Unified School District News Release

Dixon Unified is here to support families through the federal government shutdown.

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Ava Brady is Soroptimist’s Young Woman of the Month

Nov 04, 2025 04:06PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

The Ag Science Department at Dixon High School selected Ava Brady as the October Young Woman of the Month.

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Grapplers to Compete Here in International Tournament

Oct 22, 2025 10:41AM ● By Kendall Brown

Top Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters from throughout the world will converge on Dixon on Nov. 15 for the G3 Millennium Team versus Team Submission Grappling Tournament, a day-long event featuring international competition, local youth bouts and a $1,500 cash prize.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Oct 22, 2025 10:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Halloween Events, School Sports, Fundraisers and More

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Kid-Friendly Halloween Events Set to Haunt Dixon

Oct 22, 2025 10:16AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon families can expect a full lineup of Halloween festivities this October, with a variety of kid-focused events planned throughout the city.

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Youth Actors Take a Bow

Oct 22, 2025 10:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Community Theater premiered its comedic production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s swash-buckling classic “Treasure Island” on Oct. 17, Oct. 18 and Oct. 19.

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Campaign Launched to Increase Awareness of Childhood Lead Poisoning

Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM ● By Solano County Press Release

The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, is hosting an information campaign during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, observed Oct. 19 to 25.

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Library Hosts October Events for Youth and Families

Oct 15, 2025 09:35AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Public Library is offering a full schedule of youth and family-oriented events throughout October, including activities for children, teens and families.

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Fire Department Educates All Ages

Oct 15, 2025 09:29AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Fire Annual Open House Provides Hands-On Look for Community

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Cool Patch Pumpkins Offers Family Fall Fun

Oct 15, 2025 09:11AM ● By Kendall Brown

Families from across Solano County flocked to Cool Patch Pumpkins over the weekend, taking part in one of the region’s most popular fall attractions.

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Kiwanis Club Prepares for Festival of Trees

Oct 15, 2025 09:03AM ● By Kiwanis Club of Dixon Press Release

For more than 15 years, the Kiwanis Club of Dixon has offered a memory-making opportunity to children and families at the club’s annual Festival of Trees.

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Youth Bring ‘Treasure Island’ to Life

Oct 08, 2025 09:45AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Community Theater (DCT) will bring Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of pirates, treasure maps and high-seas adventure to life this month with its original musical adaptation of “Treasure Island,” featuring a cast of local children.

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Every Nap Counts

Oct 08, 2025 09:27AM ● By Solano County Press Release

County Promotes Safe Sleep to Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Mark Your Calendars!

Oct 08, 2025 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

See What's Happening in the Community

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October Family Fun Events

Sep 30, 2025 05:13PM ● By Kendall Brown

The city of Dixon will be home to a variety of community events throughout October, ranging from dog shows and theater performances to holiday celebrations and public safety outreach.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 30, 2025 04:52PM ● By MPG Staff

Movies in the Park Returns, Trunk or Treat at the Chamber, National Night Out, Dixon High School Football and more! Check out what's happening in town.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 30, 2025 04:50PM ● By MPG Staff

Movies in the Park Returns, Trunk or Treat at the Chamber, National Night Out, Dixon High School Football and more! Check out what's happening in town.

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Dixon Rams Raise Funds

Sep 30, 2025 04:39PM ● By Dixon High School Football News Release

The Dixon Quarterback Club is reaching out on behalf of Dixon High School Football to request community support in helping the organization replace an essential piece of equipment that was recently stolen: a golf cart.

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Dixon High Celebrates Homecoming Win

Sep 24, 2025 10:40AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon High School’s Homecoming Week brought together students, staff, families, and the wider community in a spirited celebration of school pride.

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Teen Center Needs Recreation Coordinator

Sep 24, 2025 10:19AM ● By Dixon Teen Center Press Release

The Dixon Teen Center Board of Directors is recruiting for a recreation coordinator (part-time) to operate and supervise recreational and social activities for the Dixon teen community of seventh- to 12th-graders.

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Teen Rises to National Rank in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Sep 24, 2025 10:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

At just 13 years old, Abby Landeros has become a standout in the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, earning the No. 1 national ranking in her age and belt division by the World League of Jiu-Jitsu.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 17, 2025 11:26AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon High School Football, Rotary Club Rummage Sale, Veterans’ Dinner and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Kiwanis Club Open House Focuses on Literacy Initiatives
Kiwanis Club Open House Focuses on Literacy Initiatives

Sep 17, 2025 10:58AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Kiwanis Club of Dixon hosted an open house the night of Monday, Sept. 8 at the Joystick Gaming Lounge, drawing 23 attendees, including seven prospective new members, for a community-focused discussion on local education and youth literacy.

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County’s First ‘Trashure Hunt’ to Clean Up Waterways

Sep 10, 2025 10:20AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

For 41 years, California Coastal Cleanup Day has been a major volunteer event, bringing thousands of people together to clean up our state’s waterways.

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Mark Your Calendars, Dixonites

Sep 10, 2025 09:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night, Anniversaries, High School Sports and more. See what's happening in your neck of the woods.

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