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Acampo woman killed
Woman, who was shot along with her boyfriend, described as 'a sweet girl who loved her family'
A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed shortly after she and her boyfriend arrived at their Acampo home Wednesday night. More of this story...5 comment(s)
National Guard troops return home in time for the holidays
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One year after a heart attack, Lodi's Judy Mims thanks rescuers
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Tigers ready for challenge that defending champs present
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Trout fishing picking up at New Melones
The trout fishing is picking up a little bit at New Melones. Fish and Game has started their planting of catchable-size trout. The best fishing at this time is in Angel Cove with either powerbait or casting spoons. Boat and bank fishermen are doing best with bait. More of this story...1 comment(s)
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My need for speed drew tickets and a few thrills
Didja hear about the dad who was a little disappointed in the progress his 12-year-old son was making through his journey called "life"? More of this story...No comments posted.
Remembering Lou Peters, a car dealer and man of courage
Most people have seen or heard of the 1997 movie "Donnie Brasco." It was somewhat based on the real life story of undercover FBI agent Joe Pistone and his infiltration of the Gambino crime family. More of this story...16 comment(s)
No mountain mystery, just a big bear mess
Last weekend, we discovered a break-in at our mountain cabin. Christi saw the damage first. An interior shade was flapping through a gaping hole where the sliding glass door used to be. A few jagged glass fangs protruded in the frame. The rest was strewn in glittering piles on the deck and living room carpet. More of this story...1 comment(s)
The inside story on how a Lodi fellow created a kilt just for rabbis
I can't believe how fast time goes by. Halloween is already out of sight, out of mind; Veterans Day has come and gone; Thanksgiving Day is ascending; and Christmas has begun to show above the horizon. More of this story...4 comment(s)
Animal Services shares holiday tips for pet owners
Lodi Animal Services, a division of the Police Department, is tasked with all animal-related issues and concerns in the city. I sat down with the Animal Services Supervisor Dianne Barney to ask some questions about Animal Services in Lodi. More of this story...1 comment(s)
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How Lodi's Cindy DeLuz found her creative side in the midst of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Sometimes, all it takes is a whisper. More of this story...No comments posted.
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Lodi High School drill co-captain Mary Wong chosen to dance in Macy's Thanksgiving parade
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Local pastors don't believe movie's claim that world will end in 2012
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