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A long-overlooked section of downtown Lodi may soon flourish under a new city revitalization plan designed to breathe life into the area across the railroad tracks. For local businesses like Her Pretty Things Boutique, which has faced foot traffic struggles for years, the initiative promises better connection to the rest of downtown and increased visibility for the historic district. Click the link below for the full story on how the city plans to preserve its history while e

"A food truck is often the way you get a start that ends up in a brick and mortar. It’s a good way and an affordable way for businesses to start out and see if they can build a customer base and move from there.” - Lisa Craig HANNAH WEAVER/NEWS-SENTINEL

The Lodi Fire Foundation will use a $43,152 donation from the Lodi Tokay Rotary Club to provide critical equipment, training and resources that help ensure Lodi firefighters have the tools needed to serve the community safely. LODI — The Lodi Tokay Rotary Foundation presented a $43,152 donation to the Lodi Fire Foundation on Tuesday at Lodi Fire Station 1. The contribution reflects the collective efforts of the foundation’s members, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who hel

"It's important to me to hear from residents about improvements they want to see in their neighborhoods. Lawrence Park is one of our City's oldest and most historic parks. It's time that area families experience a fun, safe place to picnic and play.” - Lisa Craig HANNAH WEAVER/NEWS-SENTINEL

"It would have been nice if there had been a heads up that this was coming to council, instead of three days before (the meeting),” Craig-Hensley said. “Because this is a big number that we’re saying ‘hey, we’ve got to move (funds) we might have had for operations — not anymore — it’s got to go to capital.’ I don’t like surprises, and this was a big one.” - Lisa Craig HANNAH WEAVER/NEWS-SENTINEL

"I intend on jumping right into the hard work of setting policy and initiating legislation in partnership with the business community,...

My Dad started Teresi Trucking in 1957 with one truck. In 1960 my Mom joined him in running the family business. My Dad started Teresi...

My work has trained me to seek community input and to listen to resident and business owner concerns. Then, working together with...

My grandfather was a farmer. He grew olive trees in Sicily before coming to Lodi with his family to work the orchards and the vineyards....