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• 50,000 San Joaquin homes to be reassessed

• 'Guardian angels': 3 honored for saving Lockeford woman from burning truck

• Last but not least: Tokay graduates two weeks late

• Tokay valedictorian already a social activist

• Tokay High School's top graduates

• 'We'd do anything to help Downtown Lodi'

• Contractor that hired farmworker who died put out of business

• Regional Roundup

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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Tokay High School's top graduates

Niki DeMartinis

Niki DeMartinis

Goals for the next 10 years: I hope to graduate from (University of California, Los Angeles) with honors, continue to expand my wardrobe to that of Carrie Bradshaw proportions, find a job that I love, get married, start a family and travel the world.

College or job plans: UCLA, major in anthropology, become a dermatologist, plastic surgeon or archaeologist.

Clubs and activities: Volleyball, swim, California Scholarship Federation, National Honors Society, tutor, newspaper, yearbook.

Most memorable experience: Dying in the Every 15 Minutes crash and being crowned homecoming queen while on crutches.

Parents: Doug and Pati DeMartinis

Adrian Lomeli

Adrian Lomeli

Goals for the next 10 years: I plan to begin my college career at (San Joaquin Delta College) and transfer to a four-year university, possibly (California State University, San Jose).

I would like to attend graduate school. Perhaps I will be settled into my career and have a wife and children, too!

College or job plans: I have become interested in psychology and may pursue a career in that field.

Clubs and activities: National Honors Society, California Scholarship Federation, wrestling, waterpolo

Most memorable experience: The most memorable experience I have had in the last four years is when I asked Dalila to be my girlfriend.

Parents: Gabriel and Judy Lomeli

Temperance Rowell

Temperance Rowell

Goals for the next 10 years: I plan on obtaining a bachelor's degree in biology and continue onto graduate school to obtain either a master's or doctorate before I pursue a career as a medical researcher.

College or job plans: I will attend Smittcamp Family Honors College at (California State University, Fresno) to major in biology and minor in music.

Clubs and activities: Yearbook and newspaper, symphonic/marching band, French Club, California Scholarship Federation sealbearer, National Honors Society, piano accompanist

Most memorable experience: After being named yearbook editor at the end of junior year and working tirelessly my senior year on the yearbook, my best memory was when I first saw the printed yearbook.

Parents: Scott and Michelle Rowell

Emily Suess

Emily Suess

Goals for the next 10 years: Graduate from college and get my teaching credential to teach high school English (and) do some writing as well. Spend a summer in Europe. Live in a third-world country (and) be a part of the fight against human trafficking.

College or job plans: Azusa Pacific University, major in English

Clubs and activities: Theater Arts program, four years, seven productions; newspaper staff, two years, opinion editor; California Scholarship Federation; National Honors Society; International Thespian Society, president; church volunteer, Tokay High Comedy Sportz team

Most memorable experience: I really can't say I have one outstanding memory, but rather many memorable experiences. From countless hours spent under stage lights getting ready for productions and the time spent in the newsroom preparing for deadline. Nothing beats those hectic times.

Parents: Rod and Janeen Suess

Lawson Wu

Lawson Wu

Goals for the next 10 years: (I) indtend to attend medical school and/or become a medical reasearcher.

College or job plans: Attending (University of California, Berkeley) for fall in molecular biology.

Clubs and activities: National Honors Society, California Scholarship Federation, Animal Friends of Tokay, Academic Decathlon, Science Olympiad, Science Club, Troke Teen Advisory Board and Key Club

Most memorable experience: Volunteering in the community for Key Club and participating in (the) state competition for Science Olympiad.

Parents: John and Jin Wu

Ivan Trujillo

Ivan Trujillo

Goals for the next 10 years: Learn French and Italian, go to premed a medical school for surgery, travel

College or job plans: (University of California, Davis), work in the medical realm.

Clubs and activities: California Scholarship Federation, Brain Club, Academic Decathlon, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad, Link Crew, Chess Club, Homecoming King, tutored math after school.

Most memorable experience: When I was going to Ms. Schmierer for my French lessons I was able to learn how French was related to Spanish grammar.

Parents: Rafael Trujillo and Evangelina Trujillo

Anne Heberle

Anne Heberle

Goals for the next 10 years: Earn a bachelor's of science degree in biochemistry and eventually get married.

College or job plans: I plan to become a cardiologist.

Clubs and activities: National Honors Society, California Scholarship Federation, Academic Club, Conflict Management, waterpolo, swim, Science Bowl, Science Bowl.

Most memorable experience: Spending time and getting to know this year's waterpolo team.

Parents: Ronald and Susan Heberle

Amit Kalra

Amit Kalra

Goals for the next 10 years: I hope to graduate from (University of California, Irvine), graduate from a prestigious medical school, start my career in medicine and mar4ry and Eastern European housemaid in the next 10 years.

College or job plans: I will be attending UC Irvine as a psychology major in the fall. I plan to become a physician in the future.

I may also further develop my clothing line, FORTIUS.

Clubs and activities: Treasurer of STAND, California Scholarship Federation sealbearer, Spanish Club, Foto Club.

Most memorable experience: It was a nice, moderate day at the beginning of senior year. I entered my third-period English class.

I approached Karly Herrington at her desk and asked her to tell me all about her life. From that moment forward, we shared a bond with insurmountable strength and love.

Parents: Dr. Jagjeet S. Kalra and Satinder Kalra

Zachary Siddle-Manas

Zachary Siddle-Manas

Goals for the next 10 years: Achieve a higher state of enlightenment.

College or job plans: Study visual arts at (University of California, Santa Cruz).

Clubs and activities: Foto Club, STAND, California Scholarship Federation

Most memorable experience: My life is one interminable, memorable experience.

Parents: Kathryn Siddle and William Mitchell