Jack Mossman's Lodi Blog

  World Class Wine – World Class Fun – World Class:  “Michael David Winery” Fall begins the seasons of fun and that is the theme you encounter from the first moment of your visit to Michael David Winery’s “backyard.”  Small animal petting zoo, classes on agriculture, ecology awareness and the co...

Soggy Spooks … Soaring Spirits … Trick or Treat – Downtown Lodi, Ca The annual “Downtown Trick or Treat” festival was a little damp … weather-wise … but not for the hardy participants!  The event which closes School Street in mid-downtown from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM was plagued with a series of int...

  Both nationally and regionally, builders are continuing to struggle with a buying public that seems uncertain about homeownership markets, both new and resale. Single family permits continue a 5-month decline and are running under the current volume of construction.  The Wells Fargo Weekly Eco...

  Summer is fast becoming a memory and thoughts are beginning to turning with reluctance toward the upcoming holiday season.  Before long I expect that we’ll be seeing a plethora of posts with messages of thanks.  Looking at pictures taken for various posts this summer I had the pleasure of re-ex...

  Lodi Wine Weekend is set for November 13-14, 2010.    Using the theme “from grape to glass - an exclusive look into Lodi Wine County” the fourth annual celebration is just weeks away. With over 40 local wineries participating in this celebration of the 2010 vintage, resident and guest over 21 ...

The job market continues to feel downward pressure and according to the Wells Fargo Weekly Economic and Financial Commentary, much of that pressure is from municipalities alleviating strain by downsizing. While Manteca continues to top the list in number of project (12) and available inventory (...

News briefs is prepared for seniors or those who have seniors as a continuing part of their lives in San Joaquin County.  Senior news stories and important information frequently are hard to find in the back pages of local publications.  Senior Sound Bites is intended to be a brief summary of sto...

I reblogged this earlier today on my Stockton California blog, so if you're receiving this again, my apologies, but this is on my Lodi, California blog.  This issue is critical for your consideration.  Please review this "call to action" and if it is something you are willing to support, please c...

With our weather doing strange things and the season absolutely confused about its identity, the cool and quiet seems to be something best found in the morning.  The search for a little tranquility before starting the week, leads to a local landmark … Lodi Lake. Part of the lake’s surrounding gro...

  If you’re like me, when I’m driving around town I see dozens of signs that make me wonder … what’s that mean, or I need to check into that.  Since I’ve joined ActiveRain those signs are potential post material, especially for localism or just an excuse to follow up on the “wondering thoughts.” ...