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A person biking downtown near parked cars and stores.

Lodi named America’s Favorite Small Town for 2026

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia June 16, 2026, 4:14 p.m.June 16, 2026, 4:14 p.m.

Parade and Steller named Lodi the national winner of the “America’s Favorite Small Towns 2026” competition after a nationwide search.

Curved Lodi Police Department structure with geometric design and blue sky.

Skateboard-riding killer shows ‘zero remorse,’ gets 40 years in Lodi murder

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 10, 2026, 6:54 a.m.June 10, 2026, 6:55 a.m.

A clown entertains a crowd at a festival

Italian culture fills Lodi with food, music and family stories

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia June 8, 2026, 4:22 p.m.June 9, 2026, 12:13 a.m.

Three performers on stilts in Italian-themed outfits with a large "AMORE" sign and balloons in the background.

Festa Italiana brings food, music and culture to Lodi

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia June 4, 2026, 2:20 p.m.June 4, 2026, 2:20 p.m.

A person in a cowboy hat standing in front of a staircase and speaking into microphones

Rooster owners sought as Sheriff’s Office breaks up suspected cockfighting ring in Lodi

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 28, 2026, 9:46 a.m.May 28, 2026, 9:46 a.m.

Two people stand at the entrance of a classical building with large columns.

Local Government

Satellite government offices opening in Lodi to serve north San Joaquin County. Here’s what to expect

by Shaylee Navarro • Stocktonia May 22, 2026, 1:05 p.m.May 22, 2026, 2:43 p.m.

The image shows a group of workers sorting cherries in an orchard. In the foreground, lush green leaves partially obscure the view, adding depth to the scene. Centered in the image is a large white plastic bin with several smaller orange trays filled with cherries. A person in a pink hoodie and dark cap sorts cherries into these trays. Another worker, standing beside the bin in a maroon hoodie and cap, observes the process. Additional workers in dark clothing and masks are partially visible behind and near the bins, engaged in similar tasks. Bright sunlight filters through the orchard, highlighting the greenery surrounding the workers.

Lodi Blooms brings ‘the first taste of summer’ to your door

by Annie Barker • Stocktonia May 21, 2026, 6:13 p.m.May 27, 2026, 11:55 a.m.

A tractor on a dirt path between dense grapevines in a vineyard under a clear blue sky.

Glass half full: Newer wine regions hit hardest by declining demand

by Glen Martin • Bay City News May 16, 2026, 1:13 a.m.May 18, 2026, 7:49 a.m.

A man stands in front of a table with wine bottles on it while sevwral bottles of wine are on racks behind him.

Highfill: A conversation with Michael David winemaker Jeff Farthing

by Bob Highfill • Stocktonia May 10, 2026, 6:01 p.m.May 11, 2026, 6:57 a.m.

Brick city hall building with arched windows, green awnings, and pink flowers in the foreground.

Local Government

Council set to hire Lodi’s first female city manager

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia May 1, 2026, 3:48 p.m.May 1, 2026, 3:48 p.m.