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• A show of force

• Lodi could reap benefits of attracting wide variety of sports tournaments

• Regional Roundup

• Public meetings for the week of March 19

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 (155)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (67)
• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise (58)
• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22 (48)
• The haves should help the have-nots (30)
• Public health care is a Christian option (26)
• 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 (23)

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Sports Shorts

McCroskey leads Flames

Jordan McCroskey threw a five-inning one-hit shutout as the Lodi High baseball team cruised to a 10-0 victory over host Stagg on Friday night. The senior struck out three and walked one for the Flames (6-1).

Andrew Koepplin went 2-for-2 at the plate, while Peter Matlock and Nick Pieracci each added two-run doubles. McCroskey and Bryce Williams had a single apiece.

Softball
Varsity
Folsom Tournament

The Galt Lady Warriors (3-5) went 1-2 at the Saturday tournament. In the opener, Galt topped McClatchy 10-0 behind Elise Fry's five-inning two-hit shutout. Fry tallied five strikeouts. Bailie Diehl went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs, while Kim Briggs was 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and three RBIS.

In the second game, Tokay beat Galt 8-0, as Sam Poteet and Katie Fuhrman combined on a two-hit shutout. Michelle Poteet had a double and two RBIs for Tokay.

Diehl went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI for the Warriors in their 5-1 loss to Pleasant Grove.

12-and-under

The Lodi Lady Lightning won the U.S.S.S.A. World Series qualifier at Manteca Field of Dreams, going 6-0 over the weekend. The Lady Lightning won 6-1 over the Tracy Mystique, 12-5 over the Nevada Lightning, 10-8 against the East County Hotshots, 3-0 over Foothill Gold, 11-2 over the Tracy Liberty and 6-3 against the Live Oak Drop Zone in the championship game.

The players participating were Shelby Arnette, Melissa Brum, Stephanie Magana, Brooke Malcolm, Emily Medrano, Maryanne Peluso, Kimberly Rau, Daniella Ruiz, Jenica Ruiz, Ally Weaver and Sierra Zider. The coaches were Greg Malcolm, Joe Brum and Gabe Ruiz.