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The Dixon May Fair came to a close at 10 p.m. May 11. Besides carnival rides and food vendors, the venue also offered a variety of live musical performances
Mark Your Calendars!

May 14, 2025 11:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Community Yard Sale, Cake Class, Grillin’ & Chillin’ and more

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Nytalia Boykin-Reek, a 10th-grader at Rodriguez High School, is an FFA exhibitor who shows sheep and participated in showmanship shows throughout the Dixon May Fair
Youth Get ‘Ag-tive’ at Dixon May Fair

May 13, 2025 04:41PM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

he Dixon May Fair, held from May 8 to 11, offered various entertainment options, including live music, carnival rides and a mechanical bull. However, for many children and parents alike, the livestock area served as the central hub of their fair experience.

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Dixon Moose Lodge hosted its inaugural rummage sale
Dixon Moose Lodge Helping Community

May 07, 2025 09:55AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Moose Lodge hosted a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4 as one of many efforts undertaken to revitalize the lodge.

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Rep. Mike Thompson holding a certificate with Isabella Macias holding her art piece, winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Finalist for Fourth District’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition

May 07, 2025 09:42AM ● By Rep. Mike Thompson News Release

On May 4, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California’s Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition.

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Ruby Guzman Honored as Violet Richardson Awardee

May 07, 2025 09:36AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Ruby Guzman, a senior at Dixon High School, spends countless hours giving back to others.

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Child pitching at a baseball game at the Dixon Little League Fun Day of Baseball event
Little League Hosts Fun Day of Baseball

May 07, 2025 09:31AM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Dixon Little League’s Baseball Fun Day on May 3 was fun for all ages, while creating awareness of what the youth organization provides players.

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Karen Gonzalez is Dixon’s April Young Woman of the Month

Apr 30, 2025 10:24AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Karen Gonzalez is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month.

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The Dixon Library staff gathered letters for military-connected children, youth and teens.
Dixon Library Supports Military-Connected Children

Apr 30, 2025 10:20AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Kendall Brown

April was designated as the Month of the Military Child in 1986 by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberg.

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Baseball themed float decorates with balloons during festivities
Baseball Family Fun Day

Apr 30, 2025 10:05AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Library Book Club, Baseball Family Fun Day, Mother’s Day Celebration and more

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The Dixon May Fair is coming to town with live entertainment, Carnival rides, and food
Dixon May Fair Almost Here

Apr 30, 2025 09:38AM ● By MPG Staff

The Dixon May Fair from May 8 to May 11 is a great value for entertainment in the area.

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Posters and balloons welcome the foreign exchange student
To Learn a New Culture

Apr 30, 2025 09:33AM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon Historical Society hosted a presentation on the American Field Service (AFS) Dixon Chapter, started by the Woodman family.

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LaPortes Host Egg-stravagant Easter

Apr 23, 2025 09:17AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

The inaugural Dixon Egg-stravaganza held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 19 at Northwest Park, West H Street offered raffle prizes, arts and crafts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and more than 8,000 eggs up for grabs.

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At the Dixon Women Improvement Club dinner there will be food and raffle prizes, participants will also have access to a silent auction including wines, jewelry and more
Community Events, Take Back Day & More

Apr 23, 2025 09:12AM ● By MPG Staff

Mother’s Day Celebration, Chamber Connections Networking, Take Back Day and more

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Dixon High School established a Black Student Union to raise awareness of African American culture
Dixon High School Introduces Black Student Union

Apr 15, 2025 04:14PM ● By Kendall Brown

Dixon High School at 555 College Way has supported the education and development of Dixonites for generations.

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Resource Conservation District Kicks Off High School Biomonitoring Program

Apr 15, 2025 03:57PM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Solano County high school students are evaluating the health of local creeks this spring as part of the Solano County Biomonitoring Program, led by Solano Resource Conservation District.

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Solo Rugby Wins Final Home Game

Apr 15, 2025 03:16PM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

The Solano-Yolo Rugby Club, also known as Solo Rugby, played their final home game on April 12. After a loss to Chico Oaks Youth Rugby on March 29, the club’s aim was to play well and continue moving forward.

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April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

Apr 10, 2025 09:02AM ● By Dixon Family Services News Release

Dixon Family Services (DFS) has a banner in front of its building this month to remind the community that April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and that everyone can help reduce and prevent child abuse and neglect.

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Dixon News Briefs 4-4-25

Apr 02, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon Egg-stravaganza, 2025 NORCAL Career Fair, Dixon Chamber Connections Networking and more

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Mia DeLeon is March’s Young Woman of the Month

Apr 02, 2025 10:30AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Mia DeLeon is Soroptimist International of Dixon’s Young Woman of the Month. She was nominated and presented by Nick Stidham, a multi-media/drawing instructor and Yearbook advisor.

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Mayte Gudiño Educator of the Year

Apr 02, 2025 10:23AM ● By Kendall Brown, photos by Nicolas Brown

Mayte Gudiño of Gretchen Higgins Elementary School was recognized as the first Educator of the Year at Celebrate Dixon on March 8.

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Get Your Best Buys for Dixon May Fair

Apr 02, 2025 10:13AM ● By Dixon May Fair News Release

Tickets for the popular Dixon May Fair grandstand shows, Fair admission, and carnival wristbands are now available for purchase for the upcoming fair that runs May 8 through May 11.

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Police to Strictly Enforce E-Bike, Electric Scooter Laws

Mar 26, 2025 08:47AM ● By Dixon Police Department News Release

The Dixon Police Department is escalating enforcement of existing e-bike and electric scooter laws after multiple serious accidents involving juveniles.

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Dixon May Fair Entry Forms Due April 11

Mar 26, 2025 08:45AM ● By Dixon May Fair News Release

“Flower Power” will be celebrated at this year’s Dixon May Fair and it’s time to sign up to participate in the annual competitions at the Fair, May 8 to 11.

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Suisun Marsh Watershed Education Program Reaches Nearly 1,700 Students in its 17th Year

Mar 19, 2025 10:23AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

Solano Resource Conservation District finished its 17th year of the Suisun Marsh Watershed Education Program last week.

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Girls on the Rise: Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders

Mar 17, 2025 03:22PM ● By County of Solano Superior Court

On Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Solano County Event Center will host Girls on the Rise, an inspiring in-person event designed to empower young women ages 15 to 25 to explore exciting career paths in law, STEM, business and first responder professions.

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Autism Acceptance Month Features Youth Fun Run

Mar 12, 2025 09:01AM ● By Suisun City News Release

The Suisun City Recreation, Parks, and Marina (RPM) Department welcomes all to its inaugural “Autism Acceptance Month Youth Fun Run” on Saturday, April 5 at Heritage Park in Suisun City.

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Savannah Coggins is Dixon’s February Young Woman of the Month

Mar 11, 2025 04:59PM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon Press Release

“To learn from your mistakes and triumph” and “teamwork is about understanding each other and empathizing with each other in order to understand other points of views” are just a couple of insightful aspects Savannah Coggins has learned from her parents, teachers and involvement in Girl Scouts and other local activities.

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Kids Save a Senior Citizen

Mar 11, 2025 04:46PM ● By Debra Dingman

Best friends Hank Andrade and Michael Gloege, both 11, along with Hank’s sister, June, who is 8, wouldn’t consider themselves heroes but long-time local resident Howard Straub, 80, would.

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Congratulations to Spelling Bee Winners

Mar 05, 2025 09:20AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Eighty-nine students from 42 schools participated in the 49th annual Solano County Spelling Bee’s preliminary round March 1 at Solano Community College.

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Solano County Kindness Campaign Video Contest

Mar 05, 2025 09:16AM ● By Solano County District Attorney’s Office News Release

We are calling on all Solano County Junior High and High School students to participate in the 7th annual countywide video contest showcasing the power of kindness on campus.

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Dixon’s Growth Spurs Biggest League Season

Mar 05, 2025 09:11AM ● By Debra Dingman

Dixon is growing and more proof of that is in the numbers of pint-sized to near adolescent baseball players this year.

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TEAM Dixon Supports Special Needs

Mar 05, 2025 08:55AM ● By Kendall Brown

TEAM Dixon, or Together Everyone Always Matters, is a nonprofit organization founded in 2014 by Erica Hurtado.

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Dixon Community Theater Announces the Premiere of 'Alice’s Wonderland'

Feb 26, 2025 04:04PM ● By Dixon Community Theater Press Release

Musical theater is returning to the Dixon community stage in June with the premiere of “Alice's Wonderland,” written by Kelly Pidgeon James and Cheryl Sommers.

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Dixon May Fair Has Market Animal Requirements and Deadlines

Feb 26, 2025 03:39PM ● By KE Spencer Event Marketing News Release

All youth who intend to exhibit market livestock at the 2025 Dixon May Fair must have their animal pre-tagged in order to compete during the Fair, May 8 to 11.

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Livestock Conservancy Grant Awarded

Feb 19, 2025 08:37AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon’s own Bianca Currey, has received a microgrant award from The Livestock Conservancy to support her work with Rhinelander rabbits, an endangered agricultural livestock breed.

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