SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of steel tendons used to strengthen the skyway portion of the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were exposed during construction to rainfall and salty bay mist, leading to corrosion concerns.

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Federal investigators are trying to determine the cause of a small plane crash that killed a pilot near the Sierra town of Truckee.

What happens when you cross a winemaker with a passion for his heritage and a chef who considers food an artful experience?

(BPT) - Hooray for a holiday. You’ve got the day off, you’ve sent out the backyard barbecue invite and all your nearest and dearest are coming over to eat, drink and be merry.

Leadership Lodi’s Education Day was definitely a learning experience for the Class of 2013, providing hope for the future of education in our city.

Because our state is so awash in debt and unfunded public employees’ pension requirements, it is imperative that we citizens pay attention to projected huge expenditures that will impact our state for years to come. Can we really afford a high-speed railroad that seems more a dream of Jerry Brown’s ego than anything realistically possible in the near future?

Ten-year veteran firefighter Michael Alegre says he still loves his job as an engineer for the Lodi Fire Department. But he says the best part isn’t running into burning buildings or pulling on his firefighting gear.

There will be no money set aside to pay for the future costs of city retirees’ health benefits, after a tied vote by the Lodi City Council on Wednesday.

(NAPSI)—As a young child, Ryan Haass spent much of his time on a tractor in Devine, Texas. The Haass family heritage revolves around farming and tractor restoration. When Ryan was 10, the Texas drought was so bad that his family retired its tractors and turned to cattle ranching. With idle tractors around the farm, Ryan’s older siblings, Randolph and Amie, discovered an interest in restoration and began participating in competitions.

If you think your tap water tastes a little funny, you’re not alone. The Lodi Public Works Department has received several complaints recently about metallic-tasting water, and city workers are flushing water lines and hydrants a little more often these days to fix the problem.

It could include a reflecting pond or small waterfall. Perhaps a bench where visitors can pause.

In a season with a new instructor and twice the normal workload, Team 1662 Raptor Force Engineering still came out on top.

(NAPSI)—Whether it’s a vacation road trip or your daily commute to work, when the temperatures climb higher on the outside, things are also heating up under the hood of your car.

(StatePoint) Buying or selling a home in today’s real estate market? Go about it properly. From home inspections to home improvement, take your advice from leading experts.

Much has been written about inflammation, and whether you suffer from chronic inflammation or not, science has come up with some foods that may help or hinder our inflammatory response.

Woodbridge Sanitary District board members will consider its engineer's recommendation for sewer repairs at tonight's board meeting.

Austin Gene Vickers of Acampo has received Rep. Jerry McNerney’s nomination and an offical appointment to the United States Naval Academy for the Class of 2017. Vickers is currently attending Jim Elliot Christian High School and will enter the Naval Academy for summer training upon graduation.

(BPT) - The arrival of milder temperatures means dining al fresco, hosting neighborhood cookouts and enjoying intimate cocktail parties under the stars. When creating a backyard oasis to entertain family and friends this summer, it’s important that it be both inviting and able to withstand the wear and tear that goes hand-in-hand with warm weather fun.

(BPT) - Are you using the Internet as if it’s still the year 2000? If you answered yes, you’ve got some catching up to do. Technology has come a long way in the last 13 years; new shortcuts, alternative products and simple tools available today can help you accomplish tasks faster – saving you time and increasing your efficiency online.

(BPT) - The weather’s heating up and that means one thing: road trips.

Four Lodi firefighters have spent the last two days battling the Springs Fire in Ventura County that forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

The following is a list of public meetings in the Lodi and Galt areas this week:

Millie, a scruffy black terrier in need of a bath, let out a whine that could barely be heard over the roar of the propeller. Pilot Bill Stigile turned away from a panoramic view of the Central Valley to reassure the dog serving as his co-pilot on this critical journey.

(NAPSI)From daily commuting to summer road trips, the amount of time we spend driving adds up quicklyand so can travel costs. However, a few good driving habits can help put the brakes on unnecessary spending and get you on the road to savings:

Even fire stations with crumbling walls, rotten roofs and black mold don’t run cheap. One Lodi fire station has been sold for conversion to an engineering firm for $375,000.