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Lodi, California
Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California
Location in San Joaquin County and the state of California
Coordinates: 38°7′44″N 121°16′51″W / 38.12889, -121.28083
Country United States
State California
County San Joaquin
Government
 - Mayor JoAnne Mounce. San Joaquin County is a county located in Central Valley of the U California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The US state of California is divided into fifty-eight counties. San Joaquin County is a county located in Central Valley of the U
 - Senate Dave Cogdill (R)
 - Assembly Alan Nakanishi (R)
 - U. S. Congress Jerry McNerney (D)
Area
 - Total 12. The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. David Ellis Cogdill Sr (born December 31 1950 in Long Beach California) is the California State Senate Republican Leader The California Republican Party is the California affiliate of the national Republican Party. The California State Assembly is the Lower house of the California State Legislature. Alan Nakanishi is an American politician from Lodi California. California's 11th congressional district is located in Northern California, encompassing parts of San Joaquin, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Gerald "Jerry" McNerney (born June 18, 1951) is an Engineer, Energy specialist and politician from the U The California Democratic Party is the local branch of the Democratic Party in the state of California. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 3 sq mi (32 km²)
 - Land 12. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 sq mi (31. 7 km²)
 - Water 0. 1 sq mi (0. 3 km²)
Elevation 49 ft (15 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 56,999
 - Density 4,634. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 1/sq mi (1,781. 2/km²)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 95240-95242
Area code(s) 209
FIPS code 06-42202
GNIS feature ID 0277608

Lodi (IPA: /ˈloʊdaɪ/ LOW-dye) is a city located in San Joaquin County, California As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 56,999. The Pacific Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC-8) UTC−8 is a band of Timezones separated from the Universal Coordinated Time by 8 hours Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−7 can be observed in Mountain Standard Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time Zone Canada The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks North American area code 209 is a California Telephone Area code which covers Stockton, Merced, Manteca, Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout San Joaquin County is a county located in Central Valley of the U California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. As of a 2005 estimate, the city had a population of 62,133. [1]. The most current estimated population as of 2007 has increased to 68,500 people. Considered a part of metropolitan Stockton, in recent years it has become an increasingly popular exurb for commuters priced out of homeownership in the San Francisco Bay Area. Stockton is a City in California and the seat of San Joaquin County (the fifth largest agricultural county in the United States A commuter town is an urban community that is primarily residential from which most of the Workforce commute out to earn their livelihood The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, or the Bay, is a geographically and ethnically diverse metropolitan region that surrounds the

Lodi is best known as a center of wine production (the "Zinfandel Capital of the World"[2]), although its vintages have traditionally been less prestigious than those of Sonoma and Napa counties. Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice Sonoma County, located on the northern coast of California, is one of the northernmost counties of the nine county Greater San Francisco Bay Area, U Napa County is a County located north of the San Francisco Bay Area in the U However, in recent years, the Lodi Appellation has become increasingly respected for its Zinfandel wine and other eclectic varietals. Zinfandel is a variety of red Grape planted in over 10 percent of California wine vineyards Nearby Woodbridge is the home of a very well known winery, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi. Woodbridge California is a small town located on the northwest side of Lodi California. Its originator, Robert Mondavi, grew up in Lodi. Robert Gerald Mondavi ( June 18, 1913 – May 16, 2008) was a leading American Vineyard operator whose technical improvements Mondavi The Robert Mondavi Winery is considered one of the most influential men in the wine industry. Many credit him for introducing California wines as some of the finest on the world's stage.

Lodi recently gained international attention when local residents Hamid and Umer Hayat were charged in the first terrorism trial in the state of California. Hamid Hayat (born September 10, 1983) is a United States citizen of Pakistani descent from Lodi, California. Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion Both were alleged to be part of, or associated with, a terrorist sleeper cell. Hamid Hayat was convicted on April 25, 2006 of providing material support to terrorism by attending a training camp in Pakistan in 2003 and 2004, while the case of his father, Umer Hayat, ended in a hung jury on two counts of lying to the FBI. Umer Hayat later pleaded guilty to a charge unrelated to terrorism. Their case has been controversial, with a former FBI agent stating,"What we're doing to these Muslims is the same thing we did to the Japanese in the 1940s. It's the same fear and the same overreaction. " The case is pending appeal. [3]

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History

When a group of local families decided to establish a school in 1859, they settled on a site near present-day Cherokee Lane and Turner Road. In 1869, the Central Pacific Railroad was in the process of creating a new route, and pioneer settlers Ezekiel Lawrence, Reuben Wardrobe, A. C. Ayers and John Magley offered a townsite of 160 acres (0. 65 km²) to the railroad as an incentive to build a station there. The railroad received a "railroad reserve" of twelve acres in the middle of town, and surveyors began laying out streets in the area between Washington to Church and Locust to Walnut. Settlers flocked from nearly Woodbridge, Liberty City, and Galt, including town founders John M. Burt and Dan Crist. [4]

Initially called Mokelumne and Mokelumne Station after the nearby river, confusion with other nearby towns prompted a name change, which was officially endorsed in Sacramento by an assembly bill. Several stories have been offered as to the origins of the town's new name. One refers to a locally stabled trotting horse that had set a four mile (6 km) record, but as the horse reached the peak of its fame in 1869, it is unlikely that the notoriety would have still been evident in 1873. Alternatively, Lodi is a place in Italy where Napoleon defeated the Austrians and won his first military victory. More than likely, some of the earliest settler families were from Lodi, Illinois, and they chose to use the same name as their hometown. [5]

In 1906, the city was officially incorporated by voters, passing 2 to 1. The fire department was established in 1911, and the city purchased the Bay City Gas and Water Works in 1919. Additional public buildings constructed during this period include the Lodi Opera House in 1905, a Carnegie library in 1909, and a hospital in 1915. [6]

Demographics

There are 65,500 people residing in Lodi. More specific data is not yet available from the 2004 census, but in the 2000 census, there were 20,692 households, and 14,339 families residing in the city. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The population density was 4,657. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 people per square mile (1,798. 0/km²). There were 21,378 housing units at an average density of 1,747. 0/sq mi (674. 4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 74. 42% White, 0. 60% African American, 0. 87% Native American, 5. 05% Asian, 0. 12% Pacific Islander, 13. 99% from other races, and 4. 95% from two or more races. 27. 13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In the 2000 census, there were 20,692 households out of which 35. 8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51. 7% were married couples living together, 12. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30. 7% were non-families. 25. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 2% had someone living alone who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 71 and the average family size was 3. 25.

In the city, the population was spread out with 28. 2% under the age of 18, 9. 6% from 18 to 24, 28. 1% from 25 to 44, 19. 8% from 45 to 64, and 14. 3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95. 3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91. 8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,570, and the median income for a family was $47,020. Males had a median income of $37,738 versus $27,073 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,719. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country 16. 7% of the population and 12. 3% of families are below the poverty line. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country Out of the total population, 23. 3% of those under the age of 18 and 9. 6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Geography

Lodi is flat terrain at an elevation of approximately 50 feet (15 m) above mean sea level datum[7]. Mean sea level (MSL is the average (mean height of the Sea, with reference to a suitable reference surface Historically the area has had some grazing land uses as well as grain production. [8]

Industry

Early industries in Lodi included a saw mill, flour mill, vineyards, orchards, and cattle ranching.

The Lodi Land and Lumber Company saw mill was built on the south bank of the Mokelumne River in 1877, and relied on logs floated down from the Sierras during the rainy season. The mill was powered by a steam engine, and has a capacity of 40,000 board feet per day. [9]

The "Flame Tokay" grape was introduced from Algeria in 1857, and was a central feature of the vineyards that gradually rose to prominence because of the sandy loam soil and the location directly east of the Suisun Pass. For a brief period during the late 19th century the vines were usurped in favor of watermelons and wheat, but price cuts and labeling problems encouraged farmers to plant more vines. [10]

The early 20th century saw the establishment of several large manufacturers with national distribution capabilities, such as Supermold, the Pinkerton Foundry, the Lodi Iron Works, Pacific Coast Producers, Holz Rubber Company, Valley Industries, and Goehring Meat Company. [11]

Today the Lodi area is home to several large manufacturing, general services, and agricultural companies, including Archer Daniels Midland, Blue Shield of California, Dart Container, General Mills, Holz Rubber Company, Kubota Tractors, Lodi Iron Works, Miller Packing Company, Pacific Coast Producers, Valley Industries, and Woodbridge-Robert Mondavi. [12]

Entertainment and Culture

Museums

Lodi currently has two museums, the Hill House Museum, a restored Queen Anne Victorian built around 1906 for a wealthy Lodian, the museum has all of the house's original furniture. Also, the San Joaquin County Historical Museum [1]is just south of Lodi, at the Micke Grove Regional Park, and traces the history of the area through many exhibits and interactive dispalys. It is the largest museum complex in the county.

A science museum, called the World of Wonders, is soon to take home in the Downtown Lodi parking structure. It will feature interactive science exhibits, classrooms, and a retail store. It will be modeled after the San Francisco Exploratorium.

Grape Festival

Lodi is well known for the town's production of grapes and wine. For the Tokyo University supercomputer see Gravity Pipe. GRAPE, or GRA phics P rogramming E nvironment is Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice Lodi is referred to as the wine-grape capital of California. Every September there is a Grape Festival held which includes rides, food, and wine tasting. Also popular is the Spring Wine Show (held in late March/early April, so as not to coincide with Easter every year), which showcases the area's 50-plus award-winning wineries.

Taste of Lodi

Taste of Lodi is one of the area's most prestigious food and wine events. The event supports tourism growth in the Lodi's community and features over 40 award-winning Lodi wineries along with food selections from some of the area's finest restaurants and caterers. The event also has wine seminars, chefs demonstrations, live music and a Port, Cigar and Chocolate Pavilion.

Zinfest

Born in 2005 by the Lodi Winegrape Commission, this wine event is held at beautiful Lodi Lake and features Lodi's finest Zinfandel wines. Usually held on the third weekend of May this event includes a Friday night dinner called "Vintner's Grille".

Music

A Creedence Clearwater Revival song was named for Lodi, CA, although the songwriter (John Fogerty) admits he had never actually visited the city and simply thought it was "the coolest sounding name"[13]. Creedence Clearwater Revival (often abbreviated CCR) was an American Rock and roll band who gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s with Still, the song, with its chorus "Oh, Lord, stuck in Lodi again," has been the theme of various events in the city including a past Grape Festival.

The Lucky Devils are a rockabilly band from Lodi, CA, who are most well known for performing at the Lodi Downtown Farmer's Market and have become well known in the area.

Media


Sister cities

Lodi has two sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):

List of Lodi Wineries

Heritage Oak Winery: http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2008/03/03/business/1_heritage_080301.txt

See also

References

  1. ^ US Census Estimate
  2. ^ The 12 Zins of Lodi. California wine is Wine made in the US state of California. Nearly three-quarters the size of France, California accounts for nearly 90 Accessed February 7, 2008. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  3. ^ Arax, M. (2006). "The Agent Who Might Have Saved Hamid Hayat". The Los Angeles Times Magazine. Retrieved October 30, 2006.
  4. ^ Hillman, Raymond W. ; Leonard Covello (1985). Cities and Towns of San Joaquin County since 1847. Fresno, CA 93727: Panorama West Books, 31. ISBN 0-914330-84-5.  
  5. ^ Hillman, Raymond W. ; Leonard Covello (1985). Cities and Towns of San Joaquin County since 1847. Fresno, CA 93727: Panorama West Books, 32. ISBN 0-914330-84-5.  
  6. ^ Hillman, Raymond W. ; Leonard Covello (1985). Cities and Towns of San Joaquin County since 1847. Fresno, CA 93727: Panorama West Books, 35. ISBN 0-914330-84-5.  
  7. ^ United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, North Lodi 7. 5 Minute Quadrangle Topographic Map (1968, photorevised 1976)
  8. ^ Earth Metrics Inc. , Environmental Site Assessment for the Hale Road area, Lodi, California, Report # 10414. 002, January 10, 1990
  9. ^ Hillman, Raymond W. ; Leonard Covello (1985). Cities and Towns of San Joaquin County since 1847. Fresno, CA 93727: Panorama West Books, 32. ISBN 0-914330-84-5.  
  10. ^ Hillman, Raymond W. ; Leonard Covello (1985). Cities and Towns of San Joaquin County since 1847. Fresno, CA 93727: Panorama West Books, 35. ISBN 0-914330-84-5.  
  11. ^ Hillman, Raymond W. ; Leonard Covello (1985). Cities and Towns of San Joaquin County since 1847. Fresno, CA 93727: Panorama West Books, 35-36. ISBN 0-914330-84-5.  
  12. ^ Lodi Chamber of Commerce. Accessed February 7, 2008. Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  13. ^ Farrow, R. (2006). "Residents are proud to be ‘Stuck in Lodi’" Lodi News Sentinel. Retrieved June 7, 2007.
  14. ^ "Consolidation of Local Governments in Japan and Effects on Sister City Relationships," Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco

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