Thompson Secures $115 Million in Federal Dollars Owed to Local Residents

On Oct. 27, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his team reached a new milestone in constituent services: Over $115 million federal dollars returned back to the pockets of residents. Read More »

New Perspective on Transition from Nurse Bee to Forager

Noted bee scientist Robert E. Page Jr. examines the nurse-to-forager transition in honey bees in an entirely different perspective in newly published research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Read More »

Air District’s ‘Don’t Light Tonight’ Season in Effect

Vouchers Available to Replace Old Fireplaces and Woodstoves Read More »

Goodwill to Reopen in Dixon

A Goodwill retail thrift store should be open in Dixon by year-end. Read More »

Solano Public Health Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated

The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division is urging residents to get vaccinated following a sharp early increase in flu cases across Solano County. Read More »

Aggies’ Treynor Cleeland Named to 2026 Jerry Rice Award Watch List

UC Davis redshirt freshman quarterback Treynor Cleeland was named to the 2026 Jerry Rice Award watch list, Stats Perform announced Oct. 20. Read More »

Addison Conrad-Whitehead is October Young Woman of the Month

The Ag Science Department at Dixon High School selected Addison Conrad-Whitehead as the October Young Woman of the Month. Read More »

Vacaville Fire Department Awarded $60,000 for Regional Crash Response and Extrication Improvement Program

The Vacaville Fire Department has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Regional Crash Response and Extrication Improvement Program. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Polling Places, Dixon Dropped by Woodland, Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30, Day of the Dead at Dixon Cemetery, Disaster Workshop Set for Nov. 4, Davis Seeking Input on Transportation Plan and more! Read More »

Dixon Eyes Extending Data Center Freeze

Dixon officials are considering extending a moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage systems through the end of September 2027. Read More »

City Council Approves Construction Contract for New Fire Station

At the Oct. 20 meeting, the Dixon City Council considered a continued contract with Rachel Ancheta as human resources director. Read More »

Council Seeks Details on Entertainment Zones

The city of Dixon is gathering information about establishing an “entertainment zone,” a designated outdoor public area where patrons could drink alcohol sold by eligible businesses during specified periods. Read More »

Another Bond Likely After Measure U

Even if the $49 million school bond issue on the ballot next week is approved by voters, Dixon taxpayers can expect to see another request for money in the not-too-distant future. Read More »

Application Deadline Quickly Approaching for Merriment on Main Vendors and Performers

Don’t let your organization miss the chance to participate in this year’s Merriment on Main Tree Lighting held in Downtown Vacaville on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Read More »

Angela Vega is Soroptimist Young Woman of the Month

Angela Vega is Soroptimist International of Dixon (SI Dixon) Young Woman of the Month for September. Read More »

Vacaville to Celebrate Día de los Muertos Through Community, Culture and Remembrance

The City of Vacaville announced its fifth annual Día de los Muertos celebration will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at CreekWalk Plaza in Andrews Park, 614 E. Monte Vista Ave. Read More »

Californians to Consider 14 Ballot Measures

Dixon residents will see a lengthy ballot when they cast votes in the Nov. 3 election. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Trunk or Treat, Final Dixon Farmers Market, Halloween Cookie Decorating, 2026 Brewski Fest, Dia de los Muertos at Dixon Cemetery and more! Read More »

Council, School Board Seats in Play

Dixon voters will cast ballots for several local candidates in the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Read More »

Lambtown Festival Winners Announced

The winners from the 40th annual Lambtown Festival, held Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 at the Dixon May Fairgrounds, have been announced. Read More »

What’s Cooking in California Schools?

Farm to School Summit brings state leaders, local students and fresh ideas Read More »

Vacaville Police Department Awarded Grant for Traffic Enforcement Program

City of Vacaville Police Department announced Oct. 7 that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads Read More »

Butterfly Garvey on the Move

Wings up, Garvey! Let's go! Read More »

Sierra Donor Services Recognized DMV Partners During DMV Appreciation Month

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) proudly honored Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) partners across Northern California, celebrating DMV Appreciation Month during September. Read More »

Mark Your Calendars!

Ballots Arriving in Dixon Mailboxes, Addams Family Musical, Women’s Improvement Club Hosts Solano Group, Cloverleaf Farms Closing Its Doors and more! Read More »

Arts and Crafts Fair Oct. 17 in Vacaville Museum Courtyard

To raise funds for the Vacaville Museum – a center for Solano County art, history and culture – the Vacaville Museum Guild will host its annual fall arts and crafts fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 in the museum courtyard, 212 Buck Ave. Read More »

Tribute Video Celebrates UC Davis Faculty Retirees

UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal of the Department of Molecular and Cellular recently released a tribute video congratulating all UC Davis faculty who transitioned to emeriti during the 2025-26 academic year. Read More »

Dixon Voters to Change Congressional Districts

For the fourth time in a little more than 20 years, Dixon will be shifting congressional districts. Read More »

DUSD Asking Dixon for More Money

Measure U, the bond issue local residents will vote on next month, represents the fourth time in the past 24 years that the Dixon Unified School District has asked residents for more money. Read More »

Historic Bipartisan Bill to Revitalize Rural America

On Sept. 17, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Rep. James Gallagher (R-CA-01) introduced their bipartisan Revitalize Rural America Act (RRAA) to jumpstart rural economies in Northern California and across our country. Read More »

Get Ready to Rock Out

The bay area’s most rock and roll symphony, Renegade Orchestra comes to Davis Read More »

Newsom Signs SB 690, Reforming CIPA to Protect Small Businesses and Nonprofits

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 690 on Sept. 30, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters. Read More »