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• Did he 'throw up a "T"'?

• Drivers of GrapeLine, Dial-A-Ride join union

• The Stokes family has long history of helping Thornton

• Regional Roundup

• 80-plus attend Day of Prayer in Lodi

November 2nd, 2009

• Deputies name suspect in fatal Acampo shooting

November 7th, 2009

• Lodi High graduate was at Fort Hood

• Lining up for flu shots in Lodi

• Tour packs buses as birdwatchers admire Sandhill cranes

• City of Lodi staff looking into possibility of limiting number of taco trucks

• Daytime thieves targeting Lodi homes

• Lodi High School rally featured on 'Good Day Sacramento'

• Out of control

• Homicide suspect Anthony Hubbard arraigned

• Regional Roundup

• New Lodi Memorial rule to combat spread of H1N1: Visitors must be older than 16

November 6th, 2009

• Short sales make up nearly half of Lodi market

• Regional Roundup

• Lodi man accused of smuggling drugs, weapons for inmates at state prison

• 'I-5 Strangler' sentenced to 6 terms of life

• Jury convicts Acampo man of torture, assault of his girlfriend

• Young girl is 200,000th person to assemble AIDS, HIV care kit

• Woman in wheelchair struck by car

November 5th, 2009

• A lower Lodi Lake

• Streetside scarecrows

• San Joaquin County considers moratorium on new Williamson Act contracts

• Speakers address Lodi Unified School District budget shortfalls, plea to keep programs

• Armed robbers still targeting Lodi shops

• Regional Roundup

• California voters have final say over $11 billion water bond

• Weekend bus service to continue until Lodi City Council makes decision

• Paul Tebbel shines spotlight on sandhill cranes

• Your complete guide to Sandhill Crane Festival

• David Diskin is first to give an invocation under new city of Lodi policy

• Man wanted in Acampo homicide gives up to San Joaquin County Sheriff's detectives

November 4th, 2009

• Candle fire

• Rep. Jerry McNerney sets telephone town hall for Thursday

• Jason Behrmann is unanimously named Galt's city manager

• Regional Roundup

• Galt City Council argues over ordinance hiring residents

• San Joaquin County sues state over prison hospital planned for Stockton

• Big win for Allen Baroni in reclamation election

• California sends Democratic loyalist John Garamendi to Congress

• Bicycling father raising awareness of teen suicide

• Lodi City Council weighs raising fares to restore some bus service

November 3rd, 2009

• 500 attend service for Kyle Coumas

• Correction

• Galt considers ordinance that would require city contractors to hire locally

• Regional Roundup

• Have you seen a missing guide dog puppy in Lodi?

• Galt man dies after weekend Highway 12 crash

• Jason Behrmann is top candidate for Galt city manager

• Deputies name suspect in fatal Acampo shooting

• Clarification

November 2nd, 2009

• Downtown Lodi trick or treat

• Public Meetings

• Correction

• Kyle Coumas funeral today

• 27-year-old man shot to death Saturday night in front of Acampo home

• Regional Roundup

• Group investigates reports of haunting

• Sandhill Cranes Festival comes to Lodi next weekend

• Lamborghini lovers gather for show, fine wine, luncheon in Woodbridge

• Lodi's 'Biggest Loser' Christy Richesin runs 5K Halloween race

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

• Bible is entwined with American civic life (135)
• I predict: A conservative tide will rise in 2010 (73)
• David Diskin is first to give an invocation under new city of Lodi policy (70)
• The Treaty of Tripoli hoax (60)
• Universal health care solves big problems (54)
• Here's what my father knew about the assassination of JFK (35)
• Stuck in neutral? Hardly! (35)
• Words from our forefathers (27)
• City of Lodi staff looking into possibility of limiting number of taco trucks (24)
• Majority cannot deprive the minority (24)

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How residents can remain safe, secure in warming weather

Here are a few warm-weather safety reminders for Lodi residents:

Protecting your home/residence

Never leave windows, doors and garages open and unattended. Doing so provides the opportunity for an inventory of belongings for future reference, or may even allow immediate access to your home for a quick burglary. This includes windows on an upper floor.

Someone who is walking or driving by a residence can steal a bicycle, lawn care products, tools and other items in a matter of seconds. Don't leave items in the front yard and make sure the garage door is closed when not in direct line of vision.

When in the backyard, make sure the front of the home is secure. It only takes a few seconds to gain access to a home from an open door or window. Once in the home, thieves can take a purse, car keys, or a jewelry box and be gone in a second.

A garage door left open a few inches for ventilation is not secure and provides quick and easy access to the contents of the garage. For many, the garage allows access to the inside of the home. A burglar can enter the garage, close the door behind them, and have plenty of time to break into the home. If you see a neighbor's garage door left open and unattended, help them avoid becoming a victim and let them know.

Don't hesitate to make eye contact with anyone you suspect may be "casing" your property. This makes burglars extremely uncomfortable. If you see a suspicious individual in the neighborhood contact the Lodi Police Department (209)333-6727. If possible, write down a description of the individual and the vehicle's license plate number.

Vehicle safety tips

Tire care is especially critical in warm weather because long trips, heavy loads, high speeds and higher temperatures all put additional stress on your tires. Be sure tires are in good condition and properly inflated. With proper inflation pressure tires will last longer, be less likely to fail and the vehicle will use less fuel.

Never leave a child, senior citizen, or an animal unattended in a vehicle. Temperatures do not need to be high outside to reach dangerous levels inside. Even when the temperature outside is in the low 80s, a parked car can reach 120 degrees in a few minutes even with the windows slightly opened.

Never leave valuables in plain sight inside your vehicle. Be sure to lock them in the trunk.

Comments, questions or advice for Behind the Badge can be e-mailed to jbiskup@pd.lodi.gov or mailed to Jeanie Biskup, Lodi Police Department, 215 W. Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240, phone (209)333-6864.