Lodi News-Sentinel

The Lodi News-Sentinel is a daily publication located in Lodi, California. It caters to readers in the northern part of San Joaquin County and the southern region of Sacramento County.

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Galt updates fireworks ordinance in effort to defuse potential damage

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

In an effort to ensure property isn’t damaged and people are not injured on Independence Day, the City of Galt is cracking down on illegal fireworks. The Galt City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an updated ordinance that mandates illegal fireworks are prohibited, and that anyone in violation could be fined as much as $1,000.
Spring edition of Lodi Street Faire forges ahead with food and entertainment

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

With the arrival of spring, Lodi is once again hosting a variety of outdoor activities and events, with one of the most popular set to return to Downtown in two weeks. The Lodi Street Faire will attract thousands of people from across the state on Sunday, May 4, when some 500 vendors offer up arts, crafts, antiques, clothing and homemade snacks. “We are so very excited for this upcoming May Street Faire,” event manager Elizabeth Fillion said. “There really is something for everyone.
Lodi transitional housing project gets funding boost

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

A Lodi housing project aimed at reducing homelessness received another funding boost this week. Rep. Josh Harder, D-Tracy, presented a $500,000 check to the City of Lodi while visiting the Reimagined Housing on Main project Tuesday morning. The project, located at 22 S. Main St., is currently in its second phase of development, which involves rehabilitation of the third floor, frontage improvements and construction of a courtyard.
Extra eyes in the sky: Fire departments receive drone training in Woodbridge Wilderness Area

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

WOODBRIDGE — Seven fire departments converged on the Woodbridge Wilderness Area Tuesday morning, utilizing drones to locate two missing people and investigate the report of an illegal fire inside the park. While there was no fire, and the two missing people were actually mannequins, crews still guided their drones inside the park as part of a training exercise organized by the San Joaquin County Office of Emergency Services.
With operational funding a concern, City of Lodi to consider selling future homeless access center

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

The City of Lodi could be selling the homeless access center to a permanent outside operator in an effort to save money and keep the facility running. The Lodi City Council will consider reversing a 2023 decision to cancel a request for proposal award and issue a new one for the facility – which is currently under construction – during its Wednesday meeting. The council will be presented with the option to lease or sell the 710 N. Sacramento St. facility to new operators for $1.
Police identify man found dead in Thornton 44 years ago

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

STOCKTON — The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man found deceased in Thornton 44 years ago. Using updated and advanced fingerprint technology, the man was identified as 34-year-old Edward Donald Raymond. He had also used the alias Edward Wilson. Raymond had never been reported as missing, the Sheriff’s Office said, and the only information available is an arrest by the San Francisco Police Department in 1976, where he provided an address in Oakland.
Lodi-area wine brands sold to The Wine Group

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

Constellation Brands, Inc. announced this week that it will sell six of its brands to Livermore-based The Wine Group, as well as three of its facilities. The Wine Group, known for brands like Franzia and Cupcake, will purchase Meiomi, Woodbridge, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Cook’s, Simi and J. Rogét sparkling wine. The three facilities it will be purchasing from Constellation are located in Monterey County and Healdsburg, as well as the 770 N. Guild Ave. site in Lodi.
Lodi remains home of prized vineyards

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

One of the oldest vineyards in Lodi has been given a top honor from the California State Fair. Marian’s Vineyard was named the 2025 Vineyard of the Year by the State Fair Wine Industry Task Force last month. Planted in 1901, the vineyard consists of 8.3 acres of Zinfandel grapes owned by Mohr-Fry Ranches. “Obviously it’s quite an honor for our family and vineyard to receive the award,” CEO Bruce Fry said. “It’s really great.
A Decade of Love: What started as a day of volunteerism has evolved into year-round community projects in Lodi

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

What started as a single day of volunteers coming together to help their neighbors a decade ago has turned into a year-long effort to improve the Lodi community. Love Lodi is celebrating 10 years of volunteerism this year, and the event has some 60 projects planned throughout the city. “It seems like since we’ve taken the baton and moved to a year-round initiative, we’ve gained a lot of momentum,” event co-organizer Timothy Stewart said. “Before COVID there was a lot of momentum.
Carney placed on leave pending outside review

2 weeks ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

The Lodi City Council placed its top administrator on leave this week and will now decide how to move forward after he alleged employees misused public funds and edited and redacted agendas he had prepared. The council conducted a closed session meeting on Wednesday afternoon, initially to conduct a performance review of City Manager Scott Carney and consider potential disciplinary action or dismissal.