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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
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Firework safety precautions as Lodi police crack down on the use, sales of illegal fireworks
( — As Independence Day approaches, many are getting their lighters and matches in preparation for setting off some fireworks, however, dangers are still near, and the Lodi Police Department is making sure to reduce the number of illegal fireworks and fireworks-related calls for service. Video Above: Man fined over $100,000 for using illegal fireworks on 4th of July in Northern California In collaboration with the Lodi Fire Department and the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office. LPD will be focusing on those who buy, sell and use illegal fireworks throughout June and July. Police said they will be implementing fireworks-focused special enforcement shifts, deploying drones and using technology to help find those who break firework laws. Their online fireworks reporting portal will be reinstated as it helps officers identify the problem areas. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said serious injuries, deaths and millions of dollars in property loss can occur because of fireworks. Although legal fireworks are relatively safe, there are still risks if proper safety measures are not followed. Sacramento ranked 16th worst city for postal service dog attacks: What to do to ensure the safety of others The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission gave tips on how to be safe: Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Only purchase and set off fireworks that are labeled for consumer use. Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap. Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Never point or throw fireworks at anyone. After fireworks complete their burning, douse the item with water before discarding. Sac Metro Fire also reminds the community that California has zero tolerance for the sale and use of dangerous fireworks. Officials said it is illegal to sell, transport or use fireworks that do not carry the 'Safe and Sane' seal. Anyone who discharges dangerous fireworks that result in bodily injury can face felony criminal charges. A convicted violator could be fined up to $50,000 and be sent to jail for up to one year said fire officials. More information can be found on Sacramento Metro Fire's website. More safety tips can be found on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Lodi police and fire teaming up to prevent illegal fireworks
May 31—As the summer season approaches, local law enforcement agencies said they will begin enforcing rules prohibiting illegal fireworks in the city. The Lodi Police Department announced on Friday that it will be working with the Lodi Fire Department and the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office to focus on those who buy, sell and use illegal fireworks. Throughout June and July, the department will be implementing fireworks-focused special enforcement shifts, deploying drones and utilizing additional technology to identify and prosecute those who violate fireworks laws. Lodi Municipal Code prohibits the possession of illegal fireworks as well as discharging them on public property. It is also illegal to discharge any fireworks within 10 feet of any residential dwelling. In addition, it is illegal for any minor to sell, purchase, possess, or discharge any fireworks, and for any person who has care or custody of a minor to permit the minor to discharge fireworks. Discharge of any fireworks before 9 a.m. on July 4 and after 11 p.m. that day is also prohibited. Violations can result in several thousand dollars in fines and even jail time. The department said it will also reinstate the online fireworks reporting portal to streamline the process and help officers identify problem locations and neighborhoods. The Lodi Municipal Code includes several "fireworks-specific" sections, and can be viewed online at and typing "fireworks" in the search bar. The department reminds resident to always look for the "safe and sane" logo when purchasing legal fireworks from authorized vendors. Safe and sane booths will begin setting up in Lodi on Tuesday, June 24, and fire department staff will inspect them on Saturday, June 28. If a booth passes inspection, nonprofits can then begin selling the fireworks until 10 p.m. on July 4. The six nonprofits sponsoring booths this year are AndraeStrong, The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, One Love — Community Outreach. Inc., Tokay Boys Basketball Booster Association and Knockout Parkinson's, Inc. Booth locations will be released in the coming weeks.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
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Lodi police remind community of motorcycle safety
( The Lodi Police Department reminds the community to be vigilant of motorcyclists when traveling on the road. Video Above: Driving safely in work zones Police said that as the weather starts to warm, more motorcycles will be on the road, increasing the importance of staying alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. LPD cited data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that showed that 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes in 2022. This represents 15 percent of total highway deaths that year. Meanwhile, California statistics showed that 634 motorcyclists were killed in 2022, a 3.8 percent increase from 2021. 'Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing lanes,' Sergeant Dan Bristow said. 'A simple double take can make a life-saving difference. Motorcycle riders do not have the same protections drivers and passengers do. Let's all do our part to keep each other safe out there.' DUI checkpoint to be conducted in Stanislaus County Police remind drivers to: Check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. Keep a safe distance from motorcyclists and do not follow them too closely. Remain cautious when a motorcyclist turns on their signal and make sure the rider is turning before moving ahead. Police remind motorcyclists to: Wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection. Wear sturdy clothes such as a jacket, pants, boots with nonskid soles and gloves. Add reflective elements to the clothing and motorcycle so drivers can easily see. Avoid riding in a driver's blind spot and never assume a driver can see the motorcycle. Keep the lights on at night and during the day. Police also remind the community that neither the driver nor the motorcyclist should drive distracted or under the influence. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
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Divine intervention? Lodi pastor calls for traffic signal after latest accident at busy intersection
Mar. 6—A local church leader is calling for a traffic signal in north Lodi after a vehicle crashed into their building this week. Timothy Stewart, pastor at Vintage Church, located at 444 W. Turner Road, was taking his children to school Tuesday morning when he noticed several Lodi Police Department patrol cars and Lodi Fire Department personnel in the parking lot. Stewart pulled over and got out of his vehicle to find a white Nissan Murano had crashed into the northwest corner of the church. This was the second time in two weeks a vehicle left the roadway and ended up on church property, Stewart said, as a vehicle had run over the flower garden in the other incident. "Kids walk that area all the time, and we've had some close calls," he said. "I turn left onto Turner from California (Street) five days a week. It's a very precarious situation there." Stewart said the Nissan's driver told him she was behind several other vehicles stopped at the Edgewood Drive and Turner Road intersection, and attempted to go around them. She was then sideswiped by another vehicle traveling along Turner Road, and hers collided with the church. "I'm thankful she did hit the church," Stewart said. "If she had hit that gigantic concrete light pole out front, this would have been a very different situation." No one involved in the collision was seriously hurt, he said, and there was no one inside the church when the Nissan hit the corner. However, the impact was so great it caused the wall to crack inside the building. Stewart said he hopes the city will consider placing a stop light at the intersection, given its history of vehicles either colliding with each other or the church. In March of 2001, a Ford Bronco traveling east on Turner Road struck a Chevrolet Camaro attempting to make a left turn onto California Street. The impact caused the Camaro to strike the church's wall, which had been freshly painted. Intersections must meet California Department of Transportation qualifications to be considered for traffic signals, including high traffic volume in the area; large numbers of accidents that could be prevented with a traffic signal; high speeds; and be located a considerable distance from another intersection with a traffic signal. There are signals along Turner Road at Woodhaven Lane, Mills Avenue, Ham Lane, Church and Stockton streets. It was reported last December that Lodi's newest traffic signal will be going up at the intersection of Victor Road and Guild Avenue, east of Highway 99. "Steady growth in the industrial area east of SR 99 has resulted in additional traffic impacts," said Public Works Director Charlie Swimley. He added that a recent traffic signal evaluation determined the intersection meets the state criteria for signal installation. The project will cost $900,000 to $1 million. The money will come from the city's street impact fees.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Deceased man found in storage unit identified as missing person
Feb. 25—The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday identified the man found in a storage container in Downtown Lodi this week as 31-year-old Ibrahim Adam Azizeh. At about 4:30 p.m. Monday, Lodi Police Department officers were canvassing the 200 block of South Sacramento Street during an investigation into Azizeh's disappearance. His family had reported him missing on Feb. 20. Police said the body of a deceased man was found inside a large conex shipping container in a parking lot, and that his death was being investigated as suspicious, pending the results of an autopsy. Azizeh's brother Joseph Gonzalez said the family last saw him on Wednesday night, and that his death is begin investigated as a homicide. He added that speculation and rumors regarding Azizeh's disappearance and death spreading across social media were false. "The rumors were saying a lot of things," Gonzalez said. "And we don't really know what happened, but we think someone left him there." Gonzalez said his brother had lived in Lodi his entire life, and worked with their father in a property management business. "He was funny, a jokester," Gonzalez said. "A real hard worker for sure. He was very polite and respectful." A candlelight vigil in remembrance of Azizeh will be held today at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Lodi Avenue and Sacramento Street. Gonzalez has created a GoFundMe to raise $10,000 for a memorial service. As of Tuesday morning, $430 had been raised. To view the page, or to donate, visit Anyone with information is asked to call (209)333-6728, police said.
