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• 'I don't even have a body to hold and hug and say goodbye'

• From 2 to 4 stories?

• Staying safe this season

• Lodi girl one of four kidnapped, then later released unharmed

• North San Joaquin Water Conservation District seeks favorable ruling from judge

• Regional Roundup

• Sen. Barbara Boxer in area to thank volunteers

• Tokay to get six new science classrooms

• Lodi residents support National Night Out, look for 'Boris the Bandit'

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 (161)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (70)
• 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 (29)
• 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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McNerney to host economic summit

An economic summit including experts in business, education, transportation, economic development and renewable energy technology will be held on Aug. 22 at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.

Mark Chandler, manager of the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission, is one of the experts booked for the summit, chaired by Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton.

The summit is intended to explore tax incentives, a reduction in regulatory burdens, encourage small businesses to locate or expand in San Joaquin County, develop renewable energy businesses, "smart growth," affordable housing and investing in science, math, engineering and technology.

In addition to Chandler, participants will include:

• Hazel Hill, dean of workforce and economic development at San Joaquin Delta College.

• Tim Hunt, former editor and associate publisher of the Tri-Valley Herald.

• Mike Locke, president and CEO of San Joaquin Partnership.

• Stacey Mortensen, executive director of the Altamont Commuter Express.

• Victor Mow of Stockton, chairman of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.

• Mark Plovnick, dean and professor of management at Eberhardt School of Business, University of the Pacific.

• Bill Scott, executive vice president of Akeena Solar.

• Jim Walker, vice president of enXco.

Other participants will be added.

The summit will be held at Grace Covell Hall on the Pacific campus in Stockton. It will be a half-day summit beginning in the morning, but the exact time hasn't been determined.

Contact reporter Ross Farrow at rossf@lodinews.com.