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Nov 10, 2007 | Times-Herald

County to consider fixing veterans hall in Dixon

After an unsuccessful search for a new location for the veterans hall in Dixon, Solano County staffers are recommending renovation of the 84-year-old building. via Times-Herald

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Related Topix: Solano County, CA

Thu Nov 08, 2007

The Reporter

Work to do

Fairfield voters made clear their displeasure with City Hall when they dismissed a two-term incumbent from the City Council on Tuesday and put a halt to the city's ability to tax water bills by soundly ... via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Vallejo Metro, Fairfield, CA, Education Etc., Opinion

The Reporter

Dixon man arrested after chase

“Those items were later determined to be drugs, including methamphetamine and hydrocodone.”

Vacaville police arrested a Dixon man early this morning on drug charges and suspicion of evading police, following a high-speed chase. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Vacaville, CA, Drugs, Solano County, CA

Wed Nov 07, 2007

The Reporter

Two newcomers take Dixon posts

“I look forward to working with the other board members and Ernst. He's not only level headed and a smart man, he has the experience. I look forward to working with him and looking up to him.”

Early Tuesday evening it was clear who would be filling at least one of the two open seats on the Dixon Unified School District Board, but the outcome for the second seat wasn't clear until later in the night. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Tue Nov 06, 2007

Customer Interaction Solutions

EarthLink's New Edge Receives Multi-year Network Contract with Superior Farms

“Through the MPLS network and our sophisticated computer system, Superior Farms sales representatives will be able to instantly hone profitable pricing to a very narrow range, ”

New Edge Networks received a multi-year contract to provide managed network services to Superior Farms, one of the largest lamb processors that supply the retail and food service industries. via Customer Interaction Solutions

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Related Topix: CPU, Science / Technology, Vernon, CA, WAN, Computers

Mon Nov 05, 2007

Los Angeles Times

For the record

Denver building heights: An article in Sunday's Section A about limiting building heights to preserve Rocky Mountain views from inside the Colorado Rockies' Coors Field quoted Brad Buchanan and identified him ... via Los Angeles Times

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Related Topix: Martinez, CA

Sat Nov 03, 2007

The Reporter

Handling a fiscal mess

It was dja vu vu in Solano County last week, when the Dixon Unified School District discovered it was operating in the red. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Solano County, CA, Education Etc.

Thu Nov 01, 2007

CNET News.com

Photos: Children of the corn maze

Brothers Matt and Mark Cooley, farmers from Dixon, Calif., have been operating a corn maze in that small agricultural town for six years. via CNET News.com

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Wed Oct 31, 2007

CNET News.com

Made it to the center of the corn maze

At the center of the corn maze is a large bridge, from which it is possible to see all 40 acres of the corn field. via CNET News.com

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Tue Oct 30, 2007

El Cerrito Wire

Northern California Entomology group meets Nov. 1

Medflies, Thrips and Endangered Beetle on Northern California Entomology Club Agenda The Mediterranean fruit fly infestation in Dixon, thrips control in California greenhouses, and the endangered valley ... via El Cerrito Wire

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Related Topix: California, Entomology, Science, San Francisco Metro, Concord, CA

Sun Oct 28, 2007

The Reporter

Absentee ballots trickling in

“Generally speaking, the more absentee ballots which come back early, the better the overall turnout will be”

With nine days to go before the Nov. 6 election, nearly 20,000 voters have already cast their ballots in Solano County, according to the Solano County Registrar of Voters. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Vacaville, CA, Solano County, CA, Fairfield, CA, Vallejo Metro, Benicia, CA

Sat Oct 27, 2007

The Reporter

Dixon takes another look at recycling

“After looking into implementing a curbside recycling plan, I'm more in favor of it now than I ever have been”

A curbside recycling program and other problems associated with waste collection will occupy the Dixon City Council's attention Tuesday night. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Solano County, CA, Vallejo, CA, Vallejo Metro

Thu Oct 25, 2007

Star-telegram.com

A maze of maize

Marquisha Brown, 13, foreground, leads her classmates from the California Charter Academy through the 40-acre corn maze at the Cool Patch Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze in Dixon, Calif., on Wednesday. via Star-telegram.com

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Wed Oct 24, 2007

Chicago Tribune

Query: Corn mazes

Can you tell me where to find corn mazes? I think they're strictly Midwestern . . . I haven't seen them anywhere else I've lived. via Chicago Tribune

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Related Topix: Travel

Tue Oct 23, 2007

The Reporter

Solano strike teams fight Witch wildfire

“At this point, the fires are expanding at a rate that can't be predicted because of the wind”

Torrential winds swept into San Diego County on Sunday night and continued through Monday, fanning rampaging flames that leveled homes, businesses and especially the human spirit. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: San Diego County, CA, Solano County, CA, Benicia, CA, Fairfield, CA, Napa, CA

Mon Oct 22, 2007

San Jose Mercury News

Valley's hidden pesticide risk

“We know legacy pesticides are in certain locations. But just because they are there doesn't automatically make them a problem.”

This 1935 photo shows a spray crew at work in an orchard, a common sight in the valley every year just before the trees came into bloom and foliage. via San Jose Mercury News

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Related Topix: Science, Ecology, Sunnyvale, CA, Palo Alto, CA

Sat Oct 20, 2007

The Reporter

Silveyville steps up in testing

“I don't look at the test the same”

There seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel for a Dixon elementary school under state supervision. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Standardized Testing, Education

Fri Oct 19, 2007

The Reporter

Strangers lauded for aiding officer

“Observing the officer in need of assistance, you put your own safety aside and stepped in to help”

Public safety officials are duty bound to protect and serve. But when they are in need, who helps them? On Aug. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Fairfield, CA, Vacaville, CA, Vallejo Metro

Thu Oct 18, 2007

The Reporter

Strangers lauded for aiding officer

“Observing the officer in need of assistance, you put your own safety aside and stepped in to help”

Public safety officials are duty bound to protect and serve. But when they are in need, who helps them? On Aug. via The Reporter

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Related Topix: Fairfield, CA, Vacaville, CA, Vallejo Metro

Wed Oct 17, 2007

The Reporter

Dixon planners OK adjustment of property line

Adjustments will be made to two lots on South Jefferson Street in Dixon, where two single family houses will be built. via The Reporter

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Dixon, California is located in Solano County and is part of the San Francisco Metro Area. Zip codes in Dixon, CA include 95620.

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