Local Politics · Lodi, CA
The Lodi City Council holds a public hearing Nov. 4 on an ordinance that would write December through March, minus each customer's highest-use month, into the code section that sets moderate-strength customers' sewer billing volume. A staff report describes the current method as December through February, but a city FAQ and a 2023 rate study already describe a four-month, drop-the-highest method. The city's records do not explain the difference.
Local Politics · Lodi, CA
Early results released by the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters after polls closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday show Mike Carouba leading in Lodi City Council District 1, incumbent Lisa Craig-Hensley ahead in District 2, and incumbent Cameron Bregman leading in District 3. In Lodi Unified School District races, incumbent Sherry Alexander led Katherine King in Area 3, while Jeff Stroh narrowly edged Ron Heberle in Area 5. County results showed early support for Measure T, a proposed $195 million school bond, with 57.91% voting in favor as of 8:30 p.m. State and federal races affecting Lodi-area voters included Assembly District 9 (Flora leading Adams) and Congressional Districts 7, 8, and 9.
Local Politics · San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County voters are deciding races for mayor in Manteca, Tracy and Lathrop, city council seats in Stockton, Lodi, Escalon, Ripon and Mountain House, school board positions in several cities, and four local ballot measures (G, T, U, V) in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10. Counties must certify results by Dec. 3, and the California Secretary of State must certify the final statement of vote by Dec. 11.
Local Politics · Lodi, CA
Incumbent Reps. Doris Matsui, John Garamendi, and Josh Harder held early leads in preliminary results Tuesday night for the three congressional districts that include Lodi under California's newly drawn boundaries. In District 7, Matsui led Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang 58.6% to 41.4% shortly after 8 p.m. Garamendi led Republican Rudy Recile 68.8% to 31.2% in District 8, while Rep. Josh Harder led Lodi resident John McBride 64.7% to 35.3% in District 9 by 9 p.m. The races mark the first congressional elections under new district lines that split Lodi among three districts.
Community News · Stockton, CA
Dameron Hospital in Stockton has added 489 jobs since American Advanced Management assumed operations in December 2024, including more than 240 registered nurses and approximately 270 union positions representing nearly 80% growth in union employment. The hospital also highlighted investments in expanded orthopedic services, a new cardiac catheterization lab, and enhanced stroke care in collaboration with Stanford Hospital. The Lodi Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses and community leaders at its annual dinner Dec. 5 at the newly renovated Lodi Legion Hall, with Vino Farms named Business of the Year and Sayla Music Academy receiving Small Business of the Year. The Valley Oaks Grange in Galt will host a free Christmas boutique from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, featuring handmade gifts and holiday decorations from local artisans.
Local Politics · Lodi, CA
In preliminary results from Tuesday night's election, Mike Carouba led District 1 with 1,475 votes (47.84%), ahead of Dawson Hayre (26.18%) and Brandon Sywassink (25.98%). Incumbent Lisa Craig-Hensley held a 58.87% lead over Jordan Duncan in District 2, while incumbent Cameron Bregman led a three-way District 3 race with 42.17%. San Joaquin County reported voter turnout of 21.7%, and additional ballots remained to be counted as candidates gathered at election parties across Lodi.
Local Politics · Lodi, CA
The Lodi City Council is scheduled to consider accepting a $110,000 California Office of Traffic Safety grant for traffic enforcement at its Wednesday meeting. The Lodi Police Department reported 917 traffic crashes in 2025, including 157 injury crashes that hurt 203 people, with more than 75 suspected or confirmed DUI crashes and 269 DUI-related arrests. The grant would fund overtime enforcement targeting impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, motorcycle safety, and pedestrian and bicyclist violations through September 30, 2027. The department, authorized for 80 sworn officers but operating with approximately 23 unfilled positions, cited staffing shortages as a barrier to addressing traffic violations alongside other calls for service.
Local Politics · Lodi, CA
Lodi City Council approved a $209,750 contract with headhunter firm Mosaic Public Partners to recruit replacements following departures of the city attorney, city clerk, city manager and other senior appointees. About 650 students from Lodi Unified schools walked off campus last Thursday to protest ICE actions; the district recorded absences as unexcused but said single-day events won't cause immediate financial loss. A seven-agency traffic enforcement operation issued 278 citations, and Harbor Freight has applied for permits to occupy part of the former Rite-Aid building on Lodi Avenue.
Local Politics · San Joaquin County
San Joaquin County voters decided races for mayor in Manteca, Tracy, and Lathrop, city council seats in Stockton, Lodi, Escalon, Ripon, and Mountain House, school board positions, and four ballot measures (G, T, U, V) in the November 3, 2026 general election. In Stockton's 5th District City Council race, Desiree Lynch and Brando Villapudua competed; Tracy's mayoral contest featured Uyiosa Felix Oviawe, Dan Arriola, and Mateo Bedolla, while Manteca voters chose between Gary Singh and Jacob Naven and Lathrop voters between Minnie "Cotton" Diallo and Paul Akinjo. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by November 10. Counties must certify results by December 3, and the California Secretary of State must certify the final statement of vote by December 11.
Local Politics · Sacramento County
In the California 7th Congressional District race, incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui holds a large lead over fellow Democrat Mai Vang. The district spans El Dorado, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties, and Matsui is leading in all three. The article characterizes the contest as hotly contested and acrimonious but provides no vote counts or percentages.
Community brief · Lodi, CA
New & Again Consignment Furniture Gallery at 210 S. School St. in downtown Lodi will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 19, with a special evening event beginning at 5:30 p.m., including a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Lodi Chamber of Commerce at 6 p.m. The store, owned by Hayley Jackson, opened in 2006 and has sold items ranging from furniture to artwork over two decades. The celebration offers 20% off all items, a special gift…
Community brief · Lodi, CA
Howard Larimer and Kathy Grant will receive the Jay Bell Conservation Award at the Crane Festival's Homecoming Banquet at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Hutchins Street Square in Lodi. The award recognizes their longtime contributions to wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and environmental education. Larimer has volunteered with the Crane Association for 10 years and leads crane tour programs, while Grant coordinates watershed education…
Community brief · Lodi, CA
A hands-on circuits activity for ages 8 through 18 is scheduled for November 12, 2026, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at 201 W. Locust Street in Lodi, California. Participants will learn how circuits are made and create projects to understand how things are put together.
Nearby · Local Politics · Stockton, CA
In early vote counts from San Joaquin County's Nov. 3 election, Stockton Councilmembers Michele Padilla (District 1) and Michael Blower (District 3) held strong leads over their opponents, with more than 87,000 ballots counted representing 21.1% of registered voters. In District 5, Desiree Lynch—who withdrew after being arrested and charged over election violations—was slightly ahead of Councilmember Brando Villapudua, who was detained during a search-warrant execution related to a probe into whether he resides in his district. County Registrar Olivia Hale projected 46% to 60% turnout, and the full certification process is expected to take about a month. Congressional and state legislative races in the county also favored incumbents Adam Gray, Doris Matsui, Josh Harder, and Rhodesia Ransom.
Nearby · Crime · Stockton, CA
Joaquin Cruz was sentenced to three consecutive life terms without parole plus 75 years to life for the March 22, 2019 shooting deaths of David Connary (19), Tiffany Connary (18), and Remilio Castillo (18) near F Street and Finland Avenue in Stockton. Cruz was convicted in November 2025 of three counts of first-degree murder after a jury found firearm, gang, and special circumstance allegations true. Prosecutors said the shooting stemmed from a gang feud; David and Tiffany Connary were not involved in gang activity. Cruz was arrested in Klamath, Oregon about two months after the killings and returned to San Joaquin County to face charges.
