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Yelp accusations cause nightmare for Davis bagel shop

Dozens of reviews have flooded Yelp and Facebook accusing Posh Bagel of Davis, Ca. of hating the military service. The 10-year business owner says it's simply not true.


 Published Novemeber 19, 2014 at http://patch.com/california/davis/yelp-accusations-cause-a-nightmare-for-davis-bagel-shop#.VAVii7xdWwE

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Dixon Ridge Farms turns walnut shells into fuel, blazes trail for the future of farmers

Dixon Ridge Farms was honored with one of only 12 awards, as the Most Sustainable Agriculture Champion, for its 1,250 acre walnut farming operation.


 Published August 30, 2012 at http://patch.com/california/dixon/dixon-ridge-farms-honored-with-e-p-a-award#.VAVhjbxdWwE

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Should Dixon jump on the plastic bag banning bandwagon?

A Dixon Patch Facebook poll says no, education is better than legislation. Using social media engagement strategies and incorporating Storify technology, I created an article that gave readers a voice.


 Published January 16, 2014 at http://patch.com/california/dixon/should-dixon-jump-on-the-bag-banning-bandwagon#.VAVgtrxdWwE

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Oh-My-Goats: Dixon company uses hungry livestock for organic weed control

Wondering why there are goats grazing on A street? Patch caught up with EcoSystem Concepts Inc., a local family operated business reducing weeds and fire dangers the natural way, with hungry four-legged workers.


 Published January 11, 2014 at http://patch.com/california/dixon/ohmygoats-dixon-company-uses-hungry-livestock-for-organic-weed-control#.VAVfqbxdWwE

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Alcatraz: Sightseeing in the Bay Area from a Northern Californian's perspective

Residents of Northern California, many of us forget the treasures in our own backyards, such as the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary.


 Published October 1, 2013 at http://patch.com/california/millvalley/alcatraz-sightseeing-the-bay-area-from-a-northern-californians-perspective_88a9110f#.VAVfIbxdWwE
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Fifth generation owner hopes to keep Angel Island Tiburon Ferry afloat

Maggie McDonogh is fighting to keep her family ferry business afloat again, as the California Department of Parks and Recreation hosts a public meeting that could force her out.

New light at Tam Junction causes huge delays


The stoplight at Tennessee Valley Road intersection flipped on yesterday afternoon, some residents are not thrilled about the traffic congestion it has caused.

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Crank up the oven, Governor says it's okay to sell homemade goodies

The new bill will allow the sale of "cottage food", made and sold from the home beginning January.


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100-Year-Old Dixon resident, Earl Headings, honored after a full century life

Mr. Headings says he doesn't think there's a secret to life, explaining good genes are really the most important factor in living beyond a century.

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Confessions of a Cake Lady: My Personal Blog

Healthy State of Mind: Confessions of a Cake Lady
It takes a strong mind to create a strong body. Making healthy choices can lead to big changes.

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Asking Tough Questions of Those in Power

Did Dixon's Vice Mayor Influence the bail reduction of Troy Hensley? In the midst of a statutory rape court case that lead to the conviction of local business manager/ former football coach Troy Hensley, the Vice Mayor of Dixon, Ca. wrote a letter defending his character.

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Produce grown at the State Fair heads to local food banks

The CA State Fair donates produce grown at The Farm exhibit to local food banks, giving more than 8,300 lbs. of produce to Sacramento people in need since 2012.

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