It is not the most pleasant of sights in Lodi. Waist-high yellow and brown weeds stretch for blocks between the railroad tracks and back fences of South Sacramento Street homes.
Updated: Friday, July 4, 2008 8:07 PM PDT
Redevelopment approved
2,000 acres are designated in eastern Lodi by City Council; group of concerned citizens vows to put issue on the ballot
Despite the mayor's objections and the vow of a small group of citizens to oppose the process, Lodi's City Council voted Wednesday to begin redeveloping the eastern half of the city. More of this story...Utility rating raised
Lodi should see lower refinancing of its $63 million debt
National credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has boosted its rating of Lodi Electric Utility from BBB to BBB+. More of this story...
Owning a small part
Fresh Edibles brings community farming to San Joaquin County
FRENCH CAMP — Bob Whitaker spends most days on his little, 10-acre patch of heaven a few miles from Interstate 5. More of this story...
$8.5 million construction plan begins
Lockeford Elementary School expansion may finish in about a year
Construction at Lockeford Elementary School has begun and in a little more than a year, students will be able to stay in town for middle school. More of this story...Lodi law: Volunteer coaches must pass checks
If you decide to begin coaching children at a Lodi game without going through proper background checks, you could be arrested, under an ordinance approved Wednesday by the City Council. More of this story...Regional Roundup
New Superintendent to make $230,000 annually
Cathy Nichols-Washer, the new Lodi Unified School District Superintendent will be making $230,000 annually. More of this story...Logbook
Lodi Police Department
Suspicious Man10:18 a.m.: A possible theft suspect with a bad receipt was standing in front of Tokay Recycling Center, 60 S. Cluff Ave. He was arrested for possessing drug paraphernalia.
Vehicle Theft More of this story...
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
On California's hands-free cell phone driving law that went into effect Tuesday:
"Hands free? But we can still text or dial? Does anyone else see the senselessness of this new law? To me dialing and texting would be two of the most distracting functions while driving." — Patricia
"I'm going to look at this new law as a blessing. I will no longer have to talk on my phone while I'm driving. I'll be able to enjoy some music or talk radio without being interrupted for a change." — Cogito
"I commute, which puts me on the car phone about three hours a day. I have a factory installed hands-free. It works great, however, if the number you want to dial is not programmed into the phone, you still have to dial it." — deblaw
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