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• 'White privilege'

• 'Unparalleled callousness'

• Fire destroys Galt garage, workshop; none injured

• From an 'F+' to an 'A+'

• Lodi man sought after allegedly shooting ex-wife's boyfriend

• Regional Roundup

• No leads in victim IDs from weekend crash

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 (146)
• 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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Athlete of the Week

Tokay's Moore triple-trouble in Wildcat Classic

Accomplishment:Tokay High's Sylvonia Moore had a big opening week for the girls basketball team and was named to the all-tournament team for her performance in the Wildcat Classic. The senior guard had 16 points, 12 rebounds and six steals in a 45-42 victory over River City on Saturday in the third-place game of the Elk Grove tournament.

Sylvonia Moore

Moore had 21 points in a 59-54 loss to Monterey Trails on Friday and logged a triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 steals in a 55-27 win over Woodland in the first round.

Family:Jim Moore, father, and Kathy Stowers; three brothers.

Favorite sport:Basketball. "I love the game," said Moore, who's been playing hoops since she was 12. "I love dribbling the ball, running up and down the court and creating opportunities for others. The game calls my name."

Favorite athlete:Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. "He's a team player," Moore said. "He works hard all the time. He's unstoppable."

Favorite subject:Math. "It's easy for me to understand," she said. "I like putting numbers together."

Favorite hobbies:Moore enjoys playing basketball, watching basketball and eating.

Would like to meet:NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird. "He was an awesome player — a great 3-point shooter," Moore said. "I think real basketball was played back in the day."

Crowning achievement:"I've learned a lot more about the game since coming to high school," Moore said. "I've learned how to be a better team leader. I've learned how to take criticism and how to give it."

Plans:Moore wants to attend college and continue playing basketball.

The Athlete of the Week is selected by the News-Sentinel sports staff. Nominations are gladly accepted. Moore will receive a T-shirt courtesy of Lodi Sporting Goods for being selected.