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'Enchanted forest and magical pathways': Pixie Woods to celebrate 70 years, opening day Saturday
Pixie Woods is celebrating 70 years in Stockton with face painting, birthday cake and a petting zoo. The children's amusement park, located at 3121 Monte Diablo in Stockton, is celebrating the milestone on its opening day Saturday, May 4. "Pixie Woods opened up in 1954, so this is a great...
Woman struck and killed by train in Lodi
An investigation remains ongoing as authorities determine what led up to a woman being struck by a train in Lodi over the weekend. Lodi Police Department received a call from Union Pacific Railroad at 7:33 a.m. on Saturday that a pedestrian had been struck by one of its southbound trains near Turner Road, reports state.
Stockton police looks to bolster force with new 10 new hires
STOCKTON — The Stockton Police Department is making strides to strengthen its force, welcoming 10 new trainee officers on Wednesday.This comes as the department tries to recruit and maintain sworn staff against other big cities."From the moment I figured out I wanted to be a police officer, I was locked into my head," said Pedro Lupin, Jr.Lupin is one of the ten newest officers in training for the Stockton Police Department."This is the city that I know best. I don't know any other city like Stockton, so it's going to be a bit comforting for me," Lupin said.Born and raised...
1 killed, 2 injured in Highway 12 crash near Lodi
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — A 45-year-old Isleton man was killed Sunday night in a crash on Highway 12 west of Lodi, the California Highway Patrol said. The collision involved a 62-year-old Mountain View man driving a pickup truck and towing a boat on a trailer. The pickup traveling eastbound approached the intersection of Guard Road around 8:15 p.m. when its trailer swayed into the westbound lane, CHP said.
Northern California police arrest seven for stealing mail from community mailboxes throughout Sacramento area
(FOX40.COM) — Seven people were recently arrested by Northern California police officers after it was discovered they possessed mail that was stolen from various community mailboxes throughout the Sacramento region. According to the Lincoln Police Department, 53 victims have been located along with 115 additional identified property owners of the mail that was stolen. On March […]
4 California cities named among top 100 best places to live in US: report
LOS ANGELES - What makes a city a great place to live?. A variety of factors are usually top of mind - such as safety, transportation, cost of living, and education. Livability recently released its list of Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. - and four California cities made the list! Was one of them yours?
Officials get the word out that Lodi ‘open for business’
About a dozen City of Lodi staffers and members of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce paid visits to several small downtown businesses Tuesday to let them know the city was “open for business.”. This week is Small Business Appreciation Week, and economic development director Luis Aguilar thought it was...
Virtual tutoring program fosters belonging, helps Stockton students perform better at math
Since the fall 2022 launch of Teach for America's Ignite tutoring program in Aspire Rosa Parks Elementary School, school administrators said they have seen a rise in student math performance. When her students returned to school after the COVID-19 shutdown in 2021, Principal Kimberly Lewis said they — like many...
Lodi-based Calivirgin keeps producing award-winning oils
Lodi-based Calivirgin was recently named the 2024 Olive Oil Producer of the Year for the second year in a row at the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition in Paso Robles. The competition featured premier oils produced across California.
Nearly 1,000 volunteers completed 60 projects during Love Lodi event
Love Lodi organizers said Saturday’s event boasted one of the largest volunteer turnouts in years, with about 1,000 people helping complete 60 projects throughout the city. “Overall, it was a great day,” co-organizer Timothy Stewart said. “We had about 540 people registered. But a lot didn’t register, especially when it came to our community nonprofits. The Lodi Fire Department came out, all (15 of ) the nonprofits, and several schools showed up with students.”
Lathrop one of the fastest-growing California cities
LATHROP - For the first time since the pandemic, California is growing, and one of the fastest-growing cities is in the Central Valley.Those two cities were Lathrop in San Joaquin County and the town of Paradise in Butte County.Lathrop city officials believe its rise is due to how many homes are in the city and how many more they plan to build. However, the state said that fewer deaths after the COVID-19 pandemic, legal immigration and fewer people leaving are driving the population up.California's Department of Finance showed the state added around 67,000 people to its total population. That's a...
A doctor shortage at the Stockton VA Clinic | 10 On Your Side
STOCKTON, Calif. — A new Veterans Affairs clinic just started serving veterans in French Camp. It all comes as 10 On Your Side gets answers about a major doctor shortage at the clinic in Stockton. Vietnam veteran Tino Adame proudly displays his United States Marine Corps flag outside his...
Downtown Lodi to host more than 500 vendors this Saturday
LODI, Calif. — More than 500 vendors selling antiques, art, crafts, and jewelry along with food trucks will set up shop 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Lodi. The biannual Lodi Street Faire encompasses an area of up to 14 city blocks. Admission is free. Event sponsored by...
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