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Visit Lodi hosted a Tourism Luncheon on Tuesday at Wine & Roses.  Ken Nieland received recognition as Tourism Advocate of the Year.  Tom and Carmela Hoffman, owners of Heritage Oak Winery, received honors as “Winery of the Year”.  Nancy Beckman, President and CEO of Visit Lodi, oversaw the very classy event, providing insights into her … Continue reading »

Lodi already showcases its growing wine industry, but community leaders are beginning a major promotion of other things to do in the Lodi area.

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday against rezoning 10 acres of land along Highway 99 and Armstrong Road, derailing a construction company’s hope of building a $30 million resort and spa near Micke Grove Park.

Ken Nieland, president of the Lodi Sandhill Crane Association, and Heritage Oak Winery will be honored for their contributions to Lodi tourism efforts at the seventh annual tourism luncheon on May 7.

Wine seems to be the top way Lodi community leaders promote the city and nearby rural areas, but on May 7, you'll find out what else Lodi has to offer.

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The Downtown Lodi Visitors Center has art on loan, museum exhibits and a visitors information lounge all in one convenient new location.

"All the exhibits have been donated or loaned by different organizations among us," said Nancy Beckman, president and CEO of Visit Lodi! Conference and Visitors Bureau.

After a year of searching, the Visit Lodi! board has a new home on School Street.

Signing up for extra lessons can be the answer for many kids struggling to understand material in the classroom. But not all teachers have time to stay after school for tutoring sessions. That's where local learning centers can fill in the gaps — though the prices may be prohibitive to some families.

Huell Howser, the homespun host of public television’s popular “California’s Gold” travelogues, has died at age 67.

Ricky Gill: Youth didn't block Lodi man's bid for Congress

At the ripe old age of 25, Ricky Gill raised some eyebrows in 2012 by not only running for Congress, but giving three-term incumbent Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, all he could handle in his bid for re-election.

We asked Lodi’s City Council members, foodies and fun-seekers to share their big — and cozy — plans for ringing in the New Year.

Anthony 'Tony' Aragon

A Mass of Christian Burial for Anthony "Tony" Randolph "Randy" Aragon, 61, of Lodi, who died Dec. 5, will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 215 W. Walnut St., Lodi. A reception will immediately follow. Committal will be private.

Every wonder what jalapeño olive oil or chocolate vinegar tastes like? Galt resident L. Jasmine Harris is introducing fresh, flavor-infused olive oils and vinegars at her new store in Downtown Lodi.

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Amanda Dominquez is a 5th Grade student in Mrs. Vallejo’s class at Beckman Elementary. She is Vice President of the Beckman Student Council, a member of Chorus, and participates in Art Club. Amanda balances these activities and achieves high academic scores. Many staff members report that she is helpful around campus at Beckman Elementary — Yvonne Vallejo, Teacher

When Jeff Johnston found a cell signal and turned on his phone at 8:30 a.m. on the last Sunday of May, he had three text messages from his wife, Nanci Johnston.

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Micke Grove

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There is no moratorium on marketing events for local wineries after the San Joaquin County Planning Commission decided on an unexpected solution at Thursday's meeting.

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Recently, a bus of 53 people (Rotary Club) from Reno, Nev., visited our St. Jorge Winery. This was arranged through Nancy Beckman of Visit Lodi!