Lodi Community Pulse

Alert, Lodi folks! A forensic audit uncovered nearly $9,000 in potentially fraudulent city credit card charges over five years.

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Lodi loves its locals! 64 businesses took home wins at the News-Sentinel's 14th Annual Readers’ Choice Best of Lodi Awards Thursday at Lodi Bowl—from...

Civic & Public Safety

• 🔥 Downtown Parking Plea: Lodi server Olivia Miller plans to ask city council next week to create safe, dedicated parking...

Big win for San Joaquin County schools! Sarah Cook, George Kelly Elementary's 2nd grade teacher with 34 years experience, is the 2026 San Joaquin...

San Joaquin healthcare booming with high-pay Lodi gigs – perfect for locals eyeing quick cash.

• Travel ER RN in Lodi: $3,066/week for 12-week night...

Tough luck for Lodi Fire Department—they fell in the Fire Truck Face-Off semis to Alameda by a razor-thin 97 votes on Wednesday. Still, salute their strong Central Valley run in this fun showdown!

Lodi High baseball fans, what a thriller at Zupo Field!

• 4-3 victory over Tracy Bulldogs on Wednesday
• Perfect TCAL streak intact despite tough fight
• Tracy brought fresh lineup after Monday blowout loss
  Go Flames! 🔥 Stay hot!

• Olivia Miller, a Downtown Lodi server working day and night shifts, got tickets during her shifts and wants employee-friendly changes.
• She's...

Meet these loyal pups waiting for forever homes in Lodi!

• Sultan, friendly Cane Corso puppy (tan/fawn, male), eager to please but no livestock; $150...

Community Events & Lifestyle

• 🔥 American Fare Debut: Grab tickets now for the debut American Fare on May 2 at Wine & Roses Resort—10 chefs,...

Mark your calendars, Lodi fam! The inaugural American Fare – Made in Lodi hits Wine & Roses Resort on May 2, 2026, uniting 10 chefs, 10 winemakers,...

• Flames solidify TCAL lead with gritty 4-set win over St. Mary's at The Inferno
• Epic comeback in set 1 (25-22), cruise set 2 (25-16)
• Rams fight back to snag set 4 (25-17), but Lodi seals it set 3 (25-20)
• Flames fever rising—go Lodi High! 🔥

Boost your family's fun with these sweet cats at Lodi Animal Services:

• Lisa: Young female brown tabby, soft coat, curious eyes, seeking a loving...

• City Council chooses to appoint the next Council Member, refreshing local leadership
• 'Transformative' mental health bill awaits governor's signature, key for community support

Watch these moves shape Lodi's governance!

Youth Education & Sports Highlights

• AgVenture Field Day: Hundreds of San Joaquin County third graders got hands-on with agriculture at Peterson...

Leah Durante smashed a career-high six RBIs to lead Lodi past Becton 12-9 in East Rutherford. Her first big RBI game marks a huge milestone for our local star – Flames pride soaring!

Lodi Grape Festival Grounds heats up with music traditions and family vibes!

• Bluegrass Campout (Apr 14-19): Appalachian sounds, picking & fiddling...

San Joaquin County trend: Hands-on programs sparking young innovators and future farmers.

• Science Blast drew 1,000 fifth-graders from Lodi,...

Local voices gear up to unseat Assemblyman Heath Flora in the June primary:

• Tami Nobriga (Lodi resident) returns after her 2024 run for 9th District...

Government & Civic Updates

• 🔥 New Interim City Manager: Lodi City Council has appointed Aaron Busch as Interim City Manager.
• Homelessness...