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Lodi City Councilwoman Lisa Craig-Hensley has announced her campaign for re-election in District 2, emphasizing her commitment to fiscal responsibility, public safety, and economic growth. Highlighting first-term achievements—such as establishing the city's first Economic Development Department, updating park facilities, and completing the Downtown Specific Plan—Craig-Hensley outlined top priorities for a second term. These include filling critical leadership vacancies at Cit

The Lodi City Council voted 4-1 to pass a revised street vending ordinance that removes the city's 25-permit cap, updates operational hours, and adds specific restrictions in Downtown Lodi. While city staff argued that removing the cap would help regulate the growing waitlist of vendors and curb illegal vending, Lodi Chamber of Commerce President JP Doucette noted that local brick-and-mortar businesses remain concerned about the city's ability to enforce standards against unp

Lodi could exhaust its available land for new housing within two to three years if residential construction continues at its current pace, according to Interim City Manager Aaron Busch. Addressing the City Council, Busch highlighted that the city has capacity for just 410 more single-family homes across key developments like Gateway South, RoseGate 2, and local infill projects. He emphasized that Lodi currently lacks a proactive, long-range plan for large-scale development an

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....