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06-07-2025
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Multiple fireworks shows in Northern California canceled due to the warehouse fire
( — Many fireworks shows are canceled in Northern California due to a warehouse explosion in Yolo County on Tuesday evening. Yolo County Sheriff's Office said that it is investigating the cause of large explosions close to the Esparto and Madison area near Country Road 23 and Country Road 86A at around 6 p.m. Kraft Heinz Food company recalls over 360,000 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon As the Fourth of July holiday is only two days away, some cities and counties have started to either reschedule or cancel their fireworks shows. City of Marysville and Sutter County released a statement rescheduling the Yuba-Sutter Fireworks show to Saturday. 'In light of the recent tragic incident involving the original fireworks provider, the Yuba-SutterFireworks Show—originally scheduled for July 4th—has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 5th at Beckwourth Riverfront Park in Marysville,' city and county officials said. The decision was made after 'thoughtful discussion and out of respect' for the people who have been impacted by the explosion in Yolo County. The fireworks display will start between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Silver Dollar Speedway has canceled its Fourth of July event in Chico due to the tragic explosion in Esparto. Cameron Bregman, Mayor of Lodi, took to social media and announced that the City of Lodi has canceled its scheduled fireworks show as well. He said the following: 'Due to the Esparto Fireworks site catching fire and exploding today, the City of Lodi is cancelling the Lodi Lake Fireworks show as we have no remaining supplier. We have already reached out to other companies, but with such short notice, no suppliers have given a green light to the City.' El Dorado County Fair and Event Center announced that they have canceled their annual Family Blast due to the products being destroyed in the warehouse fire on Tuesday. Officials said, 'Our thoughts and prayers extend to Devastating Fireworks over this unimaginable loss of life and their business.' The nonprofit said that the Placerville Speedway is going to have the 1/4 mile clay track lit up with races on Friday and Saturday. Rancho Cordova officials said that the show is not impacted and they are set to move forward as planned. The Fourth of July celebration in Vacaville will take place on Friday, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Creekwalk Plaza for a free concert and fireworks shows. At this time, 7 people remain unaccounted, and two people were injured and are expected to recover. Cal Fire officials stated that crews are working with the property owner to determine the whereabouts of those missing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-06-2025
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City of Lodi releases new financial report
( — The City of Lodi has released a new third-party report on city finances, following contentious accusations by City Manager Scott Carney that city employees had been misusing public funds. Carney recommended that the report be conducted last September, before being placed on paid leave. Lodi Mayor Cameron Bregman said this is the first of two reports being conducted on city finances. Don't click that link: DMV warns of fake registration discount on social media 'It kind of gave us a gauge of what we're good at and what we need to work on,' Bregman said. The final draft outlines the city's objectives and areas for improvement. One finding suggests that some city employees used Cal-Cards for inappropriate personal purchases. It also found that some employees may have used their personal credit cards for small transactions and then sought reimbursement from the city. Moving forward, the third party recommends implementing a pre-approval process, transaction limits, and regular audits. These findings align with Carney's earlier claims. 'There are things that we're doing right and things we can do better—and that's true for every city government,' Bregman says. 'I'm glad when we can put our problems on paper, because then you can actually fix the problem.' An attorney told FOX40 that the individuals who misused public funds could potentially face charges of embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds. Some residents have praised Carney for speaking out, while others disagreed with how he handled the situation. 'I was absolutely shocked,' said longtime Lodi resident Ron Heberle in an interview with Fox40. 'The comments he made in public were completely inappropriate.' Mayor Bregman said the City Council will hold a vote on June 18 to potentially release the draft version of the findings. Fox40 reached out to the third party that conducted the report and Scott Carney's attorney for comment, but did not receive a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-06-2025
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Lodi's budget up 8.35% on rising costs
Jun. 7—The Lodi City Council approved the 2025-26 budget on Wednesday, and staff said the $291 million spending plan reflects an 8.35% increase over last year. The increase was primarily driven by rising staff costs, supplies and materials, staff said. Despite a slowing economy, general fund revenues are expected to see a modest 4.1% increase. "Our budget and finance team has done a great job managing our resources," Mayor Cameron Bregman said. "Because of smart planning and solid reserves, we're in a good spot to handle an uncertain economy without cutting essential services. We'll keep focusing on what matters most — supporting public safety, growing our local economy, and taking care of our proud community." The projected increase in revenues comes from recently approved Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services facility rental rate hikes, as well as an anticipated $560,000 in annual rental income from a new power plant on the south west side of Lodi Lake and $1.7 million of interest income. Reserves will continue to support park improvements, information technology upgrades and vehicle and equipment replacements, staff said. The budget also includes investments in capital infrastructure, deferred maintenance and addressing the city's underfunded pension liabilities. For example, $16.9 million has been allocated to infrastructure projects that include water main rehabilitation, signal improvements at the Ham Lane and Turner Road intersection, security cameras at city parks, the Ham Lane widening project, and transit facility repairs and upgrades. "Operating within a constrained fiscal environment, particularly within the general fund, required deliberate reflection and thoughtful choices to ensure a balanced and responsive plan to sustain our core services," Acting City Manager James Lindsay said. "To align our resources with current market conditions, we implemented a series of mitigations totaling $7.4 million to balance revenue assumptions and expenses." In addition, the budget includes allocating $2.23 million from existing reserves to cover worker's compensation, general liability, and property liability coverage; cutting a proposed $154,000 increase in the Lodi Police Department's part-time budget for pay raises to retired annuitants; reducing department budget requests by about $952,000; and eliminating a proposed $2 million budget for a new facility internal service fund. The 2025-26 draft budget is available online at and the adopted budget book will be available in the coming weeks after approved updates have been completed.
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25-04-2025
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'A lifeline': Lodi mayor says funds for homeless center vital for region
Apr. 25—Lodi's mayor on Wednesday said the city's commitment to building an access center should not be called into question, and that federal funds allocated to support its operation will be spent. "Contrary to recent claims, the access center project has been consistently and meticulously planned over the last four years, with a clear timeline, dedicated staff, and a broad community input," Mayor Cameron Bregman said. "This facility is not simply a project — it is a lifeline. If withdrawn, these funds would not go back to the county to still be used in our broader San Joaquin County community, but rather go straight back to the federal government and provide no service to our local residents." Bregman's comments come after San Joaquin County Supervisor Steve Ding said he would be asking the board to take back some $8.2 million in funding allocated to the center during Tuesday's meeting. Ding said the City of Lodi is currently lacking leadership, internal controls and has no plan to spend the funds. The supervisor's remarks came a week after the Lodi City Council was scheduled to discuss canceling a previous request for proposals to operate the access center and consider either leasing or selling the facility to a third party for $1. The discussion was tabled to a future meeting so the entire council could vote on the item, as only three members were present. Bregman said selling or leasing the site would require the new operator to provide services for five years, adding the city would be using the asset to repay any funding received. The county allocated $2.8 million in to the city for the access center in 2021. Another $5.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding was allocated the following year. Bregman said pulling the $8.2 million funding Ding referenced would force the city to use general fund dollars to complete the access center, as well as cause it to lose the ability to address homelessness. He added the city's community development department, which has guided the project since its 2021 inception, has devoted hundreds of hours planning, securing funding, and coordinating logistics for the project with many agencies, including county staff. To halt it now, he said, would undermine years of hard work and relationships, as well as deny critical services to vulnerable residents. And while the city is currently experiencing executive transitions with the recent decision to place city manager Scott Carney on administrative leave, Bregman said the core group of city and county staff members are still working together to complete the project. "The city's acting leadership team has not only maintained city operations but has continued to move key initiatives forward, including the access center," he said. "We, the city, the staff, and this council are not only managing, but in full force, with highest work ethics, driving forward our goals and objectives." While Bregman said funds withdrawn would be returned to the federal government, the project's MOU between the city and county state they would be returned to the latter if not used for the approved project by Sept. 30, 2025. In addition, the MOU states the city "agrees to maintain all program, fiscal, statistical and management records and make such records available for inspection by county representatives," and that those records include "property documents, any and all costs associated with the project, opening of the access center, and learning and job training readiness center invoices, records of services rendered, and receipt/contractor service-related correspondence." Failure to comply with county requests and inspections results in a breach of the MOU. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Federal Assistance Management, the federal government retains a reversionary interest in real property constructed, acquired, or improved with federal funds. Modernization projects totaling $500,000 or more are required to file a Notice of Federal Interest against the property title, and all construction projects are required to file an NFI. In addition, the NFI requires prior written approval in order for a property owner to mortgage, sell, transfer or use the property for a purpose inconsistent with the award. The HRSA said while leasehold improvements — modifications made to a leased property to accommodate the specific needs of a tenant — are allowed under federal funding, property owners must provide a landlord letter of consent and agree in writing to allow the recipient to undertake the proposed project; acknowledge federal interest and file an NFI against the property title in the local jurisdiction before the project begins; and agree to modify the lease with additional terms that indicate the continued rights of the recipient or federal government in the event that the lessor of record changes. Construction on the permanent access center, located at 710 N. Sacramento St., was scheduled to begin this month and last about a year. The planned 23,000-square-foot center would include overnight space for about 100 individuals, which could be expanded to 200 if needed. Plans also call for a commercial kitchen, space for as many as four classrooms, a medical clinic and offices. The council is expected to receive an access center progress update at a future meeting, and Bregman invited supervisors and county staff to attend. "The city is committed to completing the access center and strengthening our partnership with the county," he said. "We believe in a shared responsibility to serve all residents, especially those in greatest need. We urge the board of supervisors to continue on the path already set forward for this vital regional project."
