Local Politics · Lodi, CA
The Lodi Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee will hold a workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 5:15 p.m. to discuss a proposed historic preservation ordinance. The draft would establish processes for recognizing historically significant buildings and neighborhoods, including a new "Structure of Merit" designation. Participation in the program is voluntary, but designated properties would require city approval for exterior changes and could qualify for tax benefits through the state's Mills Act. The meeting will take place at the Carnegie Forum and be livestreamed on the city’s YouTube channel.
Crime · Lodi, CA
Lodi police responded to a report of a man brandishing a firearm on the 00 block of South School Street at 1:45 a.m. on Oct. 24, the Lodi Police Department reported. Adrian Meza, 24, of Lodi allegedly pointed a weapon at a victim outside a Downtown business; officers found a firearm in his waistband. Carlos Hernandez, 23, of Lodi, who was standing with Meza, attempted to flee and was detained when a second firearm fell from his waistband. Both were booked into San Joaquin County Jail on weapons-related violations. A third subject, Andres Martinez, 29, of Manteca, was arrested for public intoxication and found to have a warrant; he was booked into the Lodi City Jail.
Social Events · San Joaquin County
Seventeen San Joaquin County girls volleyball teams enter the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs with first-round matches scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27. Quarterfinals follow on Thursday, Oct. 29, with semifinals set for Nov. 3 and championship matches on Nov. 7 at Cosumnes River College. The article details specific matchups, seeds, and records for all county teams participating in the postseason.
Public Safety · San Joaquin County
The San Joaquin County Public Works Department released a study finding that more than 700 of nearly 1,600 miles of county roads lack sidewalks, with half running alongside homes, schools and residential areas. Of 377 residents surveyed, 81% said they would walk more if new sidewalks or crossings were built, while county data shows 61% of fatal pedestrian collisions occurred when a person was walking on or crossing the road. At French Camp Elementary, at least 50 students live west of French Camp Road, which has no sidewalks, and the school is down a crossing guard following a retirement last year. The county's plan includes crosswalks near the school but provides no timeline for installation.
Nearby · Community News · Stockton, CA
Invasive golden mussels continue to spread through California waterways, prompting concerns about damage to infrastructure and rising costs for agriculture and boaters. Rep. Josh Harder and Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom held a public discussion in Stockton on Monday, October 26, where the species was first detected in the state over two years ago. Officials warned that the mussels threaten water supplies and increase maintenance expenses, while federal legislation to establish rapid-response programs remains pending.
