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Tree Lodi's 2025 Shade Tree Program is Open!
Lodi residents can greatly enhance their properties and reduce energy costs by participating in the 2025 Shade Tree Program, a community initiative from Tree Lodi, Lodi Electric Utility, and the City of Lodi. Starting September 1, 2025, every eligible household can receive up to three free shade trees, including personalized guidance for placement and planting.
Weekly Grocery Price Trends for Lodi Families (January–September 2025)
Families in Lodi and San Joaquin County have experienced a unique grocery price climate during 2025, diverging sharply from broader inflationary trends across California. Grocery prices in Lodi and throughout San Joaquin remain lower than other parts of the state.
Congressional Redistricting Analysis: Lodi's Representation Under Fire
The proposed congressional redistricting plan under California's Proposition 50 presents a stark choice between diluted local representation and broader democratic resistance to Republican gerrymandering. For Lodi and San Joaquin County, the consequences are profound and multifaceted.
Construction Costs Squeeze Lodi Homebuilders
Lodi homebuilders and contractors are grappling with a challenging economic landscape as federal tariff policies and heightened immigration enforcement drive up construction costs and extend project timelines, threatening to worsen the region's already acute housing shortage.
Lodi's Water Supply Status and Growth Plan
Lodi faces a complex water supply scenario as it pursues ambitious growth plans over the next five years while managing significant groundwater challenges in the critically overdrafted Eastern San Joaquin Subbasin. The city's diversified water portfolio provides near-term stability, but long-term sustainability requires careful management of both supply and demand.
Game Changer: Lodi and Sports Tourism
While neighboring cities like Stockton rake in millions from sports tourism and Tracy positions itself as the region's future athletic hub, Lodi finds itself at a crossroads. New research reveals the city possesses significant untapped potential to become a major player in San Joaquin County's booming sports tourism market — but only if strategic investments are made in the right facilities at the right time.
Fall/Winter 2025-26 Weather Forecast
Northern California and San Joaquin County are expected to experience a transitional weather pattern during Fall/Winter 2025-26. The overall forecast suggests average temperatures with a wetter-than-normal winter, though precipitation outlook varies between forecasting agencies.
Lodi's Community Development Block Grant Program: A Comprehensive Overview (2015-2025)
The City of Lodi has operated a robust Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program since 1985, focusing on enhancing quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents. The 2024 program year represents significant progress under the city's 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, with $675,615 in federal funding supporting six strategic goals that collectively served 45,949 residents.
Lodi Positioned for Economic Transformation
The City of Lodi is experiencing unprecedented economic development momentum, with more than $1.2 billion in federal clean energy investments driving a comprehensive transformation that could fundamentally reshape the local economy, moving beyond its agricultural roots.
Lodi’s Shade Tree Program
The Lodi Shade Tree Program represents a successful partnership among the nonprofit organization Tree Lodi, the City of Lodi, and Lodi Electric Utility, which provides free shade trees to residents to reduce energy costs and enhance the urban canopy. This collaborative initiative has distributed over 2,000 trees during its four-year operation as of 2024-25, with approximately 500 trees delivered annually. The 2025 Shade Tree Program is expected to to launch in September.
Lance, Soll & Lunghard Audit of Lodi City Government
The City of Lodi underwent comprehensive financial reviews in FY 2023-24, including an independent audit by Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP (LSL) and a separate financial investigation by Kevin Harper, C.P.A. These reviews were conducted amid allegations of financial misconduct made by City Manager Scott Carney in April 2025
Lodi City Manager Investigation - July Update
The investigation into Scott Carney's allegations is still in progress and has not been concluded as of July 2025. The Moss Adams report was released to the public in June. This report reviews the key public facts related to Scott Carney’s allegations and the Lodi City Government’s investigation, and then compares the Moss Adams report and recommendations to Scott Carney’s allegations.
Lodi City Committees: History and Major Accomplishments
Lodi has a rich tradition of civic engagement through various committees and commissions, each established to address specific community needs. Over the decades, these bodies have played crucial roles in shaping Lodi’s cultural, economic, environmental, and civic landscape. This report covers the history of Lodi City Committees and Commissions and highlights their major achievements.
General Mills in Lodi
General Mills opened its Lodi plant in 1946, eventually employing 950 people and becoming a cornerstone of Lodi’s industrial employers. The plant was closed in 2015 due to excess capacity and supply chain efficiency as General Mills faced declining sales and profitability, forcing it to consider cost-cutting options — Project Catalyst…
The Valley Rail Project and Lodi
The Valley Rail project represents a transformative investment in passenger rail service that will significantly enhance transportation connectivity and options for Lodi residents. This comprehensive rail expansion program will introduce new passenger rail service to Lodi while improving regional connectivity to Sacramento, the San Joaquin Valley, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
New Train Station in Lodi
Lodi will get a new train station as part of the ambitious Valley Rail project, which aims to significantly expand passenger rail service in the San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento region. The new station represents a significant investment in transportation infrastructure that will enhance connectivity for residents and visitors to Lodi from the Bay Area and Sacramento.
Moss Adams Report - Recommendations
The implementation of Moss Adams' recommendations will fundamentally transform Lodi City Government's approach to transparency and accountability by establishing systematic oversight mechanisms, enhancing public access to information, and creating robust reporting systems that promote integrity and citizen trust.
Lodi City Budget: Fiscal Challenges
The City of Lodi, California, faces significant fiscal challenges as it implements budget cuts and cost-saving measures to address mounting financial pressures. Despite approving a $291 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, the city faces a projected $4.8 million structural deficit that is expected to emerge over the next five years.
Meyers Nave Investigates…
On May 6 in About Town: “Investigation”, Steve Mann reported “…law firm Meyers Nave was hired at the request of City Attorney Katie Lucchesi” to investigate matters related to City Manager Scott Carney’s allegations financial misconduct by Lodi City Council and Lodi city employees and whether Carney’s actions during a City Council Meeting warrant discipline. Several people have asked about Meyers Nave’s experience in city government investigations. The research report below provides some answers.
Is Lodi’s Growth Plan realistic?
The City of Lodi's ambitious growth strategy, encompassing three major development areas within its sphere of influence, represents a significant expansion effort that reflects both the city's growth aspirations and the practical challenges of municipal development.