Local artist and owner of Double Dip Gallery, Tony Segale, and the Lodi Historical Society hosted the first annual “Ice Cream on Pine” event last evening in downtown Lodi. In addition to ice cream, the well supported event featured prize drawings, a silent auction, classic cars and live entertainment. See all photos at Keith Colgan … Continue reading
The end of the 2016/2017 season of local high school sports is fast approaching. We’ll be adding more in the next few months, but now is a good time to review the photo galleries at Keith Colgan Photography. The thumbnails below will give you some idea of the action we captured in high resolution. If your … Continue reading
It has been an exciting Winter season for Lodi and Tokay High … and playoff’s are still ahead. We captured much of the enthusiasm and festivities. If you have an athlete in your family, see if we caught him or her in action. You may order prints or download high resolution files directly to your computer … Continue reading
It’s exciting to photograph local sports, have them published in the newspaper and make them available to parents who recognize their unique value. This crop of photo’s, which are available at KeithColganPhotography.com for viewing and purchase (as prints and downloads), include water polo, football, and soccer. Thank you, Keith Colgan .
The Junior Rodeo in Clements last Saturday was my second in life and first with a camera. My mission was to get a photographic record of most events and show as many participants as possible. Not knowing the difference between “pole bending”, “goat tying”, and “chute dogging”, I was at a distinct disadvantage. But with … Continue reading
Photos tell the story as young and old stand amazed at sparklers the size of 40 story office buildings. That was the scene at Lodi Lake on the 4th of July. We captured locals visiting with friends, cooking, sleeping under trees, and reacting to the spectacular light show. If you were there, you may be … Continue reading
The 3rd Annual LODI MILE drew runners of all ages and abilities last Saturday afternoon to downtown Lodi. LODI360 took a position at the corner of Oak and Church streets to record the faces of those who participated. Click here for race results. Click here or on any one of the thumbnails below to see … Continue reading
by Nathan Woods – LPOA 2nd Vice President On February 11, 2015, the Police Officer’s Association of Lodi presented two, brand new bicycles to 16 year old Juan Pulido and his 14 year old brother, Jose. These two brothers were identified by members of the POAL after being involved in a hit and run vehicle … Continue reading
By Keith Colgan As a contributing photographer to the Lodi News~Sentinel, I enjoy the challenge of capturing the action of local high school sports. This basketball season is offering great opportunities to witness some of Lodi’s most talented athletes. Lodi and Tokay High Schools have about a month to run before League and Division Tournaments. … Continue reading
Friday night’s final score of 42 to 12 may reflect Tokay’s technical dominance over Lodi, but enthusiasm on and off the football field were an even match. Players gave their all while fans invented ways to demonstrate their support with everything from body art to copious clouds of white powder normally reserved for newborns. By … Continue reading
Mrs. Radotic, a teacher at Millswood Middle School, produced, promoted and hosted a fashion show last Tuesday evening featuring her students in an array of outfits, formal wear and costumes. Hundreds of proud parents watched and snapped runway pictures of their children strutting their very best. Mrs. Radotic explained during introductory comments that while “fashion” … Continue reading
Lodi High’s Homecoming Football game against Edison last night ended well for the Flames after the home team played catch-up with an impressive series of forth-quarter plays. Both teams played well for their respective coaches and schools. Photographs of enthusiastic participants, including Homecoming, are available for review by clicking on one of the thumbnails below. … Continue reading
Let a photographer loose at the Lodi Grape Festival and he’ll walk around with a big lens trying not to look suspicious in search of the “perfect” picture. You know … the one that captures a moment in time for which people pay you big money and bestow great honors. That didn’t happen last Saturday, … Continue reading
Last weekend gave Lodi residents multiple entertainment choices. One of these choices was admittedly loud, smokey and hot, but kept you distracted with fast cars, low-flying planes and colorful chassis. Kingdon Drags hosted three days of drag racing that included a jet-powered dragster that pulled 3.5 G’s on acceleration and nearly 7 negative G’s when … Continue reading
It’s about 7A.M., the bars closed hours ago, no aftershocks from Napa’s earthquake, and most of Lodi is sound asleep. So what explains the behavior of these rowdy adults? FIELD & FAIR DAY!!! This morning Lodi continued a nearly lost tradition … Continue reading
by Keith Colgan A quick trip up the downtown parking lot elevator on Saturday delivered my grandson Ethan and me to a roof top of fascinating demonstrations of solar energy courtesy of Lodi’s World of Wonders Science Museum. No electric plugs or cords could be seen at this location because everyone was “off the grid” … Continue reading
Nine days ago on Sunday, July 27th, most people in Lodi were hiding from the 100 degree heat. Not Misty Springmeyer. She was 1000 miles to the north in Whistler, British Columbia swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26 miles in the IRONMAN Canada competition. Last evening, “Corporal” Springmeyer, a twelve-year veteran of … Continue reading
It was difficult to know who was having a better time on Saturday … the runners, the bicyclists, cheering relatives, or the photographers. Those of us carrying heavy camera gear in the July heat may not have shown it on our faces, but we were excited to attend and document the 6th Annual CycleFest event … Continue reading
By Keith Colgan As a photojournalists who tries to see things from unique perspectives, my point view of Lodi on the 4th of July came from the inside of a police car. Officer Dominic Carillo was my driver and guide. We were on a first name basis right away and I found his attitude about … Continue reading
The Lodi Arts Commission was established in 1982 by the City of Lodi to promote interest in the fine and performing arts. They partner with the entire community to provide quality programs and events that foster creative expression. Those expressions were well represented last Saturday on Central Avenue at this year’s Taco Truck CookOff. As … Continue reading
By Keith Colgan I really didn’t know what to expect as I entered the Grape Bowl last Saturday to photograph Lodi’s 1st Annual Powder Puff Football Game featuring the Lodi Jr. Flames vs. the Tokay Jr. Tigers. Perhaps the best way to describe the scene is to compare it with typical high school football. First, … Continue reading
Thursday evenings, May to September, means the “Farmers Market” in Lodi. Scores of visitor’s at tonight’s event were treated to free hats, free samples and free rocking music. You had to pay for the fruits and vegetables, but there was something for everyone. Click on any of the thumbnails below to view and purchase photographs … Continue reading
By Keith Colgan I was privileged to photograph most of Lodi’s and Tokay’s varsity home games at Zupo Field this season … along with all of Tokay’s Sac-Joaquin Section Division I South Championship games at UOP. Not having been in a high school dugout for 50 years, it was a real treat to see the … Continue reading
Lodi Flames varsity and junior varsity boy’s baseball players and their supportive parents gathered at the Eagles Lodge Friday evening for an end-of-regular-season banquet. Coach Hobie Schultz’s team finished in a tie for first place with Tracy as league champions. Their first playoff game will be on Monday, May 12th at 4:00pm at Zupo Field. … Continue reading
On Saturday, April 26, Lodi Health honored its volunteers at its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon. The luncheon was held in Lodi Health’s Vineyard Café. Volunteers honored for milestone hours of service include: Janice McGill, 9,200 hours; Lester Sweet, 3,500 hours; Donna Billups, Inez McKinsey and Michael Solazzo, 2,000 hours; Lois Carpenter, Karla Franck and Carrol … Continue reading
On January 25, 2014, at approximately 9:06 a.m., the Lodi Police Department received a 911 call from a family member of Parminder Singh Shergill requesting police respond to 23 Elderica Way for a “paranoid schizophrenic” male who was “going crazy.” The caller said the male was “attacking” the caller’s mother-in-law inside the house. The 911 … Continue reading
The Wine & Roses “Spring of the Vine” event was created two years ago to celebrate new wine releases of the Lodi Appellation. Among Lodi’s finest vineyards represented today were Abundance, Bokisch, Borra, Fields, Harney Lane, Ironstone, Jeremy, Klinker Brick, Lange Twins, M2, Maley Brothers, McCay Cellars, Mettler, Michael David, Oak Farm, Oak Ridge, Van … Continue reading
Tokay and Lodi High varsity baseball teams played rivals St. Mary’s and Franklin this week at Zupo Field. A gallery of action and personality photos from both events are available KeithColganPhotography.com Are you familiar with the history of Zupo Field? It began in 1924 as “Lawrence Park” and served as home for five Major League … Continue reading
As photographic evidence shows, the Lodi Grape Festival’s Ole Mettler Pavilion drew a large crowd of thirsty local’s on Friday evening to feast on tasty morsels of fine food and sip the harvest of some of Lodi’s best wines. The Las Vegas theme, complete with a fun but unconvincing Elvis, kept spirits high. An accomplished … Continue reading
Coach David Hinchman gets his boys ready for Spring tennis. Practicing today with St. Mary’s High School at the Woodbridge Golf & Country Club, two of Lodi’s standout players could be seen sharpening their skills … Jacob Neal, who has the power and size to play defensive tackle, and Leonardo Recupero (a recent Italian import) … Continue reading