In Dixon, teachers and the school board remain split on how to resolve a strike. Members of the Dixon Education Association bargaining team walked out of contract talks Monday. The main sticking point is salary increases. As they two sides stand apart on a contract, students are supposed to be taking standardized tests.
Teachers in Dixon plan to strike Thursday. In an open letter to the community, the Dixon Education Association says unresolved issues include continued salary freezes and staffing shortages.
A sale of Rita Crundwell's jewelry brought in more than $250,000. The U.S. Marshals Service reports the highest item went for more than $12,000. The auction was conducted online and the furthest bid came from Hawaii.
