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Lodi Earns Spot as America's Favorite Small Town for 2026

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Lodi has been recognized as one of America's favorite small towns for 2026 by Parade and Steller, winning the West region. - Lodi and Bend, Oregon, were the two West region winners.

- More than 300 towns were nominated, narrowed to 40 finalists. - The competition is part of America's 250th birthday celebration.

- Local leaders credit community support for the win. The award highlights Lodi's appeal as a tourism destination and reflects strong community engagement.

This story was originally reported by cbsnews. Read the original article here.

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