To say the fourth generation farmer behind Lodi Blooms, James Chinchiolo, is eager for the upcoming 2021 U-pick Cherry Season would be an understatement. He is beaming with excitement as he walks through his cherry orchard at Lodi Blooms farm with fiancé Evelyn Ferraiolo on […]
Enedina Angelini, 52, has served the Salvation Army for 27 years and counting. Starting as a volunteer, she became a paid employee with the organization at the start of the pandemic. First she was filling in for someone on vacation, but when the time was […]
Mother’s Day 2021 falls on Sunday, May 9. If you don’t already have this day circled on your calendar, do it now. Mother’s Day is the occasion to show the important women in your life how much you appreciate them. Add to her garden.Give her a new […]
Between discovering unique pieces, scoring amazing deals, and doing your part to protect the environment and reduce waste, you can’t go wrong by shopping second-hand! Whether you’re looking to clean out your closet or upgrade your look, San Joaquin county has a vast array of […]
Advancing through belt classes at a dojo—regardless of the specific style—is a tough task for everyone. The classes require focus, strength, and athleticism as athletes young and old build on skills to become proficient in martial arts. At Ohana Martial Arts/ Whelan’s Kajukenbo, the focus […]
With leisure travel back open, many of us are itching to explore outside of our bubbles. For many it’s motivated by the reduction in cases, for some it’s the lifting of restrictions, and for others the ability to get vaccinated has them yearning to hit […]
For 60 years the cities of Lodi and Kofu, Japan have fostered a relationship across cultures and more than 5000 miles, sharing their histories, traditions, and love of vineyards with each other. Sister Cities were born of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s vision to create a […]
Bridging the gap. That’s what tennis does—at least how Antwan Graves explains it. As a young, unemployed kid in his early 20s, Antwan was hitting balls at Oak Park Tennis Center when court space cost $3 (it’s $6-10 for a court today) and he was […]
In celebration of Earth Day, we thought we’d do a little re-education on LODI RULES, Lodi Wine’s third-party certified wine grape sustainability program. After all, sustainability is the way of life for Lodi wine’s grape growers and vintners. Encompassing social equity, economic viability, and environmental […]
The Owl Box, Tracy’s charming, mother/daughter-owned boutique, is a community staple known for unique, local treasures that make the perfect gifts for friends and family members. But after the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted brick and mortar shopping in March of 2020, co-owner Rachel Gabbert saw […]
April Fools’ Day can offer a little repose from the humdrum of day-to-day life. Let off some steam and get some laughs – at the expense of your unsuspecting prankees. According to some accounts, French traditionalists were the first to be on the receiving end […]
Liz and Ron Hittle have lived on Sargent Road for 20 years, always next door to an overgrown 100-year-old homestead house on a cattle ranch that hadn’t been maintained for 30 years. Despite its problems, something about the home charmed the couple, and they long […]
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