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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Bacteria shuts down Lodi Lake to swimming

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

A week after the Lodi Lake beach was closed due to a lack of staffing, the lake has been closed to swimmers through the weekend due to high levels of bacteria in the water, city officials announced on Thursday. The wading pool area will remain open for water play, and visitors can still access the beach. However, lake access from the beach will not be permitted. City spokeswoman Nancy Sarieh said the bacteria has been confirmed as E.
San Joaquin County officer, coach sentenced in sexual assault cases

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

A former Stockton Police Department officer and a former Ripon youth baseball coach were both sentenced for separate sexual assaults in San Joaquin County Superior Court this week. The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced that former sergeant Nicholas Bloed was sentenced to eight years in state prison Monday, following a guilty plea to four counts against four different victims.
San Joaquin County supervisor’s proposal to amend flag policy draws support and ridicule

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

STOCKTON — A San Joaquin County supervisor’s proposal to make amendments to flag policy has angered members of the LGBTQ community, as they said his suggestion was regressive. During Tuesday’s board meeting, Supervisor Steve Ding asked the board to consider amending the policy to mandate that when a supervisor requests a historical event, cause, nation or group of people be honored by the county, that the United States flag be flown as well.
Lodi access center going back out to bid?

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

The access center on North Sacramento Street will not be sold or leased to a third party after all. The Lodi City Council on Wednesday will receive a presentation regarding a partnership with San Joaquin County and consider developing a new request for proposals for the site. If the council moves forward with a new RFP process, it would effectively cancel the agreement made with the Salvation Army two years ago to operate the access center.
Two injured in weekend plane crash north of Lodi

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

WOODBRIDGE — Two people were injured over the weekend when the small plane they were flying went down near an Acampo vineyard. According to Woodbridge Fire District, the plane crashed into a treeline at about 3:15 p.m. in the 700 block of East Acampo Road on Saturday. The pilot told responders that the plane lost power, forcing a landing near the Mokelumne River. The pilot reported only minor injuries, but the passenger suffered serious injuries.
Lodi’s One-Eighty launching residency program

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

A local nonprofit is offering room and board to young people who want to help spread the organization’s message in Lodi and abroad. The One-Eighty is launching its first residency program this summer, giving high school graduates the opportunity to live in Lodi for one year and earn college credits while working for the nonprofit. “We’ve always had young people as our primary staff,” co-executive director Jake McGregor said.
Lodi dealership, local news station gift new car to grieving family

1 week ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

The first half of 2025 has been life-altering for Stockton resident Kiana Green. The mother of five lost her husband in an automobile accident two months ago, leaving the family in a state of shock. The grieving wife still has a family to care for, and a lack of transportation has made her job all the more difficult. A local business and CBS13 came to the Green family’s rescue on Thursday, awarding them a nearly brand new vehicle.
City looks to expand pool of lifeguards to avoid more closures at Lodi Lake Beach

2 weeks ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

Lodi Lake Beach has had to occasionally close over the years due to high levels of bacteria in the water caused by goose droppings or algae blooms. But just three weeks after opening for the summer season, the beach was closed due to staffing issues. The beach opened for recreational swimming on May 26, and Lodi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services closed the area last Friday, and then again on Wednesday and Thursday.
Man gets 9 years for assaulting residents at Galt senior care center

2 weeks ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

An employee of a Galt senior care center was sentenced to nine years in prison last week for sexually assaulting residents of the facility.
Lodi Planning Commission approves Maverik station

2 weeks ago | lodinews.com | Wes Bowers

A fuel station and convenience store chain found in nearly two dozen states is coming to Lodi. The Lodi Planning Commission unanimously approved an application to annex 9.71 acres of land at the corner of Beckman Road and Kettleman Lane into the city on Wednesday. The land is currently vacant, and Salt Lake City-based FJ Management will convert it into a Maverik station, the first to be located in San Joaquin County.