Lodi wine country offers array of surprises and flavors

Lodi is surprising. Surprising in that Lodi grows more premium wine grapes than any region in California. Bet you didn’t know that. Did you know Lodi grows more premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel and many other varieties than any region in the state? Did you know Lodi is home to approximately 125 wine grape varieties…

Commentary: San Joaquin County, a place to thrive

Editor’s Note: Supervisor Robert Rickman was elected to the San Joaquin County 5th District Supervisor seat in 2020 and sworn-in for a four-year term January 5, 2021.  The 5th District covers south San Joaquin County, and includes Escalon, Mountain House, Ripon, Tracy, and associated unincorporated areas. He is the current chairperson of the board of…