Lodi Eye
LodiEye provides additional information on trending stories / topics published by local media and shared on local social media accounts.
Laken Riley Act and the Central Valley
The Laken Riley Act, signed into law on January 29, 2025, mandates federal detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants accused (not convicted) of crimes like theft, shoplifting, assaulting law enforcement, or offenses causing serious injury/death.
While its national enforcement framework is clear, implementation in California’s Central Valley involves tensions between federal mandates and state/local policies.
LA Fire Investigation Update
Investigations into the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires—including the catastrophic Eaton, Palisades, and Hurst fires —are ongoing, with utility equipment, human activity, and prior blazes under scrutiny.
Water releases from Terminus Dam and Schafer Dam
Recent water releases from Terminus Dam (Lake Kaweah) and Schafer Dam (Lake Success) in California’s Tulare County, ordered by President Donald Trump in early February 2025, have triggered agricultural, environmental, and political discussions.
Martinez Refinery Fire and Local Gas Prices
Analysis and projections on the impact of the recent Martinez Fire on local fuel prices…
Lodi Public Library
Update on Lodi Public Library's future plans with a discussion of the pros and cons of proposed outcomes.
San Joaquin Proud Boys
Background and discussion of Proud Boys in general and recent activity in San Joaquin County and Lodi