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• LAFCO name spells power

• Lodi's hot spots

• Local winemakers don't see chemistry as the path to perfection

• Lodians mark Mexican Independence Day

• President Bush scheduled to visit Stockton Oct. 3, stump for Pombo

• Regional Roundup

• Logbook

November 20th, 2009

• Acampo woman killed

• Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff

• Advocacy groups sue East Bay Municipal Utility District over Pardee expansion

• Regional Roundup

• Galt plans to help residents with energy-efficient projects

• Stable southeast of Lodi approved

• One year after a heart attack, Lodi's Judy Mims thanks rescuers

• National Guard troops return home in time for the holidays

• Real estate market gets on more solid ground

November 19th, 2009

• Lodi Unified School District board votes to cancel summer school for 2010

• Water surges in Mokelumne River yield more salmon

• Lodi City Council will consider redevelopment next June

• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22

• Corrections

• Chase ends in crash

• Operation: Christmas

• Logbook

• Suspect arrested after hiding in fridge

• Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent

• Sales tax hike yields dividends: 5 new officers join Galt Police

November 18th, 2009

• Regional Roundup

• Paranormal group conducts second investigation of building

• Congress allocates money for local water projects

• Lodi man finds wife's ashes during police display of stolen property

• Galt City Council rejects study on rent stabilization

• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react

November 17th, 2009

• Clarification

• Lodi Budget and Finance Committee to look into ways to save money on employee benefits

• Regional Roundup

• Decision on summer school expected at tonight's Lodi Unified School District meeting

• Clements gets free water rescue boat

• Redevelopment to be discussed by Lodi City Council again

• Court reinstates death penalty for killer of Lodi grad

• Paying tribute to a Lodian

November 16th, 2009

• Correction

• Public Meetings

• Regional Roundup

• Three members of Lodi-area family fall ill after eating poisonous mushrooms they reportedly found at Lodi Lake

• Sierra Adventure store to close after four years in Downtown Lodi

• Lodi's First Sip event showcases area wineries' latest vintages

• City Council 'triple-dog dared' to ditch cars, use Lodi buses

November 14th, 2009

• Galt school district narrows superintendent search to one

• Regional Roundup

• A first look at 2009 vintages at Lodi's First Sip wine-tasting event

• Watchful neighbor in Lodi helped bust suspected burglars

• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise

• Despite an increase in homeless students, school districts look to bolster enrollment, raise revenue

• New Galt city manager juggles job, family

November 13th, 2009

• What to expect with new homebuyer tax credit

• Lodi Muslim: Local mosque not involved

• Regional Roundup

• Mayor Larry Hansen points out Lodi's economic progress

• First phase of Lockeford park by 2011?

• Lodi veteran recounts close calls in Vietnam

• Burglary suspects are under arrest

The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days.

• The country's mess is our fault (147)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (63)
• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise (54)
• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22 (46)
• The haves should help the have-nots (30)
• Lodi Flames slim playoff chances vanish in setback to Tracy Bulldogs (25)
• Tokay in, traveling to unbeaten No. 3 Grant for football playoffs (25)
• Nightmares about America's future (22)
• Tokay Tigers blow late 27-point lead in loss to Wolf Pack (22)

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Grape Festival and Harvest Fair in lodi

The Lodi Grape Festival and Harvest for 2006 kicked off on Thursday and runs through Sunday. The festival celebrates Lodi's annual grape harvest and this year's theme also celebrate's the town's centennial birthday. This year's festival will feature rides, a carnival midway, grape stomping, grape exhibits, live entertainment and a whole lot more.

Entertainment venues include Jan and Dean performing today on the Budweiser Ampitheater Stage, and Rain: A Beatles Tribute will take the ampitheater stage on Sunday.

On the Sanborn Chevrolet Stage, fairgoers can catch the rock and blues stylings of Shane Dwight and the Motown revue of Nathan Owens. The Fiestas Patras Celebration will take to the Sanborn stage on Sunday.

Rounding up the entertainment will be the "Living Illusions" show on the Guaranty Bank Dugout. Many other performances will take place.

Food will be in abundance throughout the festival. Those looking to tantalize their tastebuds will find something to satisfy. Whether you enjoy something a little more upscale or are keen to a good old fashioned corndog, there is a food for you.

Kids ages seven to 16 are invited to try their hand (or foot as it were) at grape stomping. They can crush daily from 5-7:30 p.m.

Details

When: Today through Sept. 17. Noon to Midnight today. Noon - 11 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Lodi Grape Festival grounds, 413 E. Lockeford St., Lodi.

Tickets: Children five and under are free. Ages six to 12 $4. Adults $7.

Information: 369-2771, http://www.grapefestival.com

compiled by Marc Lutz

"The Urban Landscape" in Sonora

Stop by any number of art galleries and you'll likely find they all have one thing in common: Most display landscapes in one form or the other. During the month of September the Vault Art Gallery makes a point of showing off the landscape.

"Since landscapes are the most common subject matter in the gallery we see them in the Vault constantly," said a recent press release from the gallery. "One can have too much of a good thing."

"The Urban Landscape" showcases paintings from various artists with man-made landscapes as the subject matter. Cityscapes, lumber mills, dockyards and vehicles adorn the walls of the Vault.

Among the artists' whose works are being displayed are Charles Waldman, Kathleen Dunphy, Matthew Goss and William Wray. Wray will be known to fans for his work on the "Ren and Stimpy Show," "Mad Magazine" and Mike Mignola's "Hellboy Jr."

Details

When: Today through September 28. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week.

Where: Upstairs Gallery of the Vault, 42 S. Washington St., Sonora.

Tickets: Free

Information: 533-1384, http://www.vaultart.com

compiled by Marc Lutz