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• Chris Humbert reminisces about his time on the Olympic water polo team

• 'Clean family entertainment'

• Candidates rely on friends, local leaders for early support

• Donations being accepted for abused baby, mother

• Pirnejad leaving Lodi for Bay Area planning

• Regional Roundup

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 (23)

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Friday, August 15, 2008

On 10-year-old Lodi dragster Garrett Easley:

"Yeah, that's what we need. Ten-year-old kids at the wheels (and mercy) of speed-cars going over 50 mph. Oh, and the fact that his vehicle 'caught on fire' is relegated to a mere mention near the end of the article is telling. ... I simply wonder if such an activity is worth the risks for a 10-year-old child whose reflexes and other senses have not yet developed enough to overcome what could easily be catastrophic results from just the slightest of errors." — lodisafeway

"What was he doing driving that 'dragster' around those buildings in the background?" — T&C

"I would like to make something clear. This car is not street legal, and is never driven on the street. It was rolled out of its trailer and standing still when the outdoor photo was taken." — Wan_66

"Sorry Garrett, looks like lodisafeway would rather you hang out in front of the movie theaters than chase your passion of racing. C'mon guys, this kid is racing in a controlled, safe environment. I know you think it is unsafe but how is it any more of a risk then sitting in the passenger seat next to a driver doing 65 mph or more down Highway 99 with less safety gear. Risks are risks, but you can't live your life in a bubble. I am sure that his parents are very aware of what could happen to him. Don't tear the kid down; show him a little 'small town' support!" — galtgirl77

"If this young boy can compete in a safe manner, I say go for it." — dogs4you

"Congratulations Garrett on your accomplishments. I am glad you are doing something you like. Bet you can drive a lot better than many of the 16-year-olds when they get their licenses." — Peeps

"I agree, risks are risks. So is playing football, riding horses, water skiing, skateboarding, junior rodeo. At least Garrett is not playing video games all day, or loitering at the mall. He has parents that spend time with him and encourage him to do what he enjoys, what a concept these days. These races are supervised meets; it's not like they are dragging down Lodi Avenue at 4 a.m." — ruffian70

Quick Comments are selected from among those posted online at www.lodinews.com.