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This is an exciting program if you are a first time home buyer.  Check it out.

Dixon Redevelopment Agency First Time Home Buyer Program

This is a 30 year loan offered at 3% simple interest.  Don't miss out

• Home must be located in Dixon
• First-time home buyers (applicant cannot have owned a home in the past 3 years certain exceptions apply.)
• Sales price may not exceed $362,790
• Minimum 3% borrower contribution (gift fund acceptable)
• All participants must attend a homebuyer education course and submit a certificate of completion.
• There are earning restrictions -please call for more information

Loans are available on a first-come, first serve basis.  Call today for an application.

(530) 750-7076 ext 215 or (916) 231-3374

Dixon DPA

Down Payment Assistance is available up to $40,000 (707) 678-7000

Let me introduce you to Dixon, California.

Dixon, the Heartland of California is the city with heart. More than an exit off Highway 80 where you can stop and buy gas for your car, there is a pleasant downtown region with shops, restaurants, a library, church and even a railroad stop where passenger trains pass through. 

From the beautiful sculpture in the Women's Improvement Park of three children sitting on a log, to the fruit markets with old fashioned lettering and signage, Dixon exemplifies. Americana.  From its earliest beginnings Dixon has been a commercial and transportation hub in California's Sacramento Valley. Today Dixon, located in Solano County, the fastest growing of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties along the Transcontinental railway corridor maintains its small town charm while providing easy access to the attractions of Sacramento and San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma wine regions, the rugged Northern California Coast and Lake Tahoe.

Dixon is blessed with a diverse mix of academic and unskilled labor jobs. The combination of these forces makes Dixon and the surrounding region fascinating in terms of their residents. For those passing through with a passion for soaking up the local flavor, don't be surprised that locals don't know what the fuss is all about. For those coming from tear down regions such as the Mediterranean-styled beach communities in Orange County, life could not be more uniform or boring than seeing the identical stucco properties in varying shades of beige.

Located just five miles away are the academic and cultural resources of the University of California at Davis.  Reasonable land prices, excellent schools and an affordable cost of living as well as it's convenient location make Dixon a perfect place to live, work, and to locate a business and perhaps, even make a new friend at the local Pub.

I thought people new to the area might be interested in our local employers.

University of California - 16,000 employees
WalMart - 400 employees
Dixon Canning Corporation - 350 employees
Cardinal Health - 300 employees
Kragen Distribution Center - 270 employees
Genentech (Bio Pharmaceuticals) - 250 employees
The Gymboree, Inc. North American Distribution Center 200 employees
First Northern Bank - 160 employees
Superior Meat Packing - 160 employees
Altec Industries (Hydraulic Lift Vehicles) - 140 employees
Calgene/ Monsanto (Bio-Ag) - 130 employees
Basalite Block (Concrete Products) - 100 employees
Milgard Tempering (Glass Tempering) - 90 employees
Schilling Robotic Systems (Undersea Robots) - 82 employees
Integrated Surgical Systems (Robotic Surgical Equipment) 75 employees
Premier Packaging (Styrofoam Products) - 70 employees
Chiron (Bio Pharmaceuticals) - 37 employees
Air Perfection (compressed air systems) - 27 employees
Hemostat Labs (Plasma and Medical Culturing Products) 25 employees
Salad Cosmo (Vegetable Sprout and Seed Products, Seed Technology R & D) – 9 employees

Of course this isn't all but it's a start.

Yes, it's true.

Before Dixon's current fame as "Lamb Town" the town was known as "The Dairy City.” In the early 1900's the Worlds Largest Certified Dairy was operating in the Dixon area with over 300 cows. This modern operation was enhanced by new innovations in dairy farming such as hydraulic pumps. By 1920 the area had over thirty dairy farmers taking advantage of the temperate climate and abundant hay fields.

Dixon From The Air

Dixon California is located in Solano County 23 miles from the capital city: Sacramento. Dixon recently made the Guinness Book of World Records by hosting the World's Largest Corn Maze in 2007. This "amazing" maze covered 40 acres at Cool Patch Pumpkins and included a phone line for visitors to use should they become lost in the miles of twists and turns.

Corn Maze in 2007

  For more information about Solano County Taxes visit:http://www.solonacounty.com

 If your home is your primary residence California property tax laws provide two alternatives by which the homeowners ’property tax exemption,up to a maximum of $7,000 of assessed value,may be granted.

 Download the form and mail it in before Feb. 15th.  http://www.solanocounty.com/SubSection/SubSection.asp?NavID=792

We love our Seniors and have a lot to offer to enrich their lives.

Bingo, line dancing, game days, billards, fine art class, watercolor class,arts and crafts, out to lunch bunch trips, birthday parties, potlucks, trips and much more!

Meals on wheels of Solano County - Call 1-800-788-5114

Senior Services Manager -Leonard McKindsey at 707-469-6679

Senior/Multi Use Center

201 S. Fifth Street, Dixon, Ca 707-678-7022

Dixon Senior Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m.  If you would like to know more about this wonderful group of people please call 678-7022

We have many more services and activities I'll post more as I have time.

We have a lot of activities plannned in Dixon this Summer.  I'll list a few.

Movies in the Park- (Begins at Dusk) at the Women's Improvement Club Park beside the Library in Downtown Dixon.

Free for all

1. June 26   Shrek III
2. July 10    Bee Movie
3. July 24    The Water Horse:Legend of the Deep
4. August 7  Ant Bully

Camp Funtastic

Camp Funtastic Summer Day Camp is for children ages 6-12.  Activities include swimming,arts & crafts, games, sports, field trips, music, science and special events.  Campers should bring a sack lunch and come prepared to swim everyday.

Location: Old Dixon High School Room #14/15

Time: 8am-5pm (full day) 12-5 (half day)

Contact Christina at 678-7440 for more information

Youth Indoor Soccer

Team registration packets will at City Hall

Location Jim B. Stevens Arena

Registration Deadline is June 9th

This is just a sampling of what is being offered more to come.

Housing News-

We are seeing a boom in real estate sales in the last two weeks. Many of the available homes in Dixon have been sold or are pending.  As always Dixon has limited inventory. 

Local News-

The weather has been great this week.  A relief from last week's heat.  Memorial Day is this weekend and I know many BBQ's are being planned. The kids are excited about their upcoming vacation.  Just a reminder there is a fabulous swim team located right here in Dixon  "The Dixon Dolphins" that is always looking for new members. http://www.dixondolphins.com/

Capitol Opera Sacramento/Davis Makes its debut performance at the new Dixon Performing Arts Theater, 555 College Way in Dixon, with a presentation of Madama Butterfly.  Performance dates are June 19 & 21 at 7:30 and June 22 at 3:00 p.m.  Tickets are available by calling 1-877-Tix-Leap (894- 5327) or visiting the website at www.capopera.com/events.html

Sunday, May 18, 2008

 Hello, My name is Rafael Reyes Spindola and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the owner and founder of Realty Source "Your eSource for Homes and Loans."  I will soon be offering even more services to my fellow baby boomers... so tune in for more exciting news from Realty Source.

    So what's up in Dixon? 

We only have a couple weeks left of school.  The city parks and pool's are spruced up and ready for all the summer fun. 

Our handy ecofriendly blue toters have now been delivered and the program is in full swing. If you have any questions concerning their placement or pickup check out this link.

Last weekend was Dixon's annual Mayfair and as always was very successful.  Not to mention FUN!  The parade through town was well attended and the weather was great.  Parking was not a problem this year since the new DHS high school kindly sponsored additional room.

Tuesday May the 20th a joint band concert will be held at the new DHS theater.  Both C.A. Jacobs and The Dixon High School Band will be performing.

Remember Parents and Students attending the Math Academy offered by UC Davis will have a mandatory meeting at DHS on Weds May 21st at 6:30.For up to date information about the exciting event's scheduled at our new DHS theater visit the Performing Arts website.

Dixon School Information   

Dixon Upcoming Events.      

Dixon News and Weather

Remember Dixon is a controlled growth community.  Right now is the perfect time to purchase a home in this unique and highly desired area!  Let me show you all Dixon has to offer. While we have homes available.

Once again it is vacation time and for the parents, it's time to look for that house in beautiful Dixon school districts.