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• Off to the races again

• LOEL gets $132,000 for renovation

• Portion of Highway 12 will be renamed today in memory of Rio Vista officer killed in crash

• County honors Lodi's VanNess as teacher of the year

• Regional Roundup

• Corrections

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

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• 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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Connor Phillips displays his versatility with strong triathlon performance

Accomplishment: Lodi's Connor Phillips, an eighth grader at Joe Serna Charter School, was first in the 18-and-under division at the Bear Valley Triathlon last Sunday. Phillips completed the race in 1 hour, 18 minutes, 16 seconds.

Connor Phillips

His time was good enough to have placed him second in the 19-29 age division. He was 23rd overall.

Family: Dave and Corene Phillips, parents; one brother.

Favorite sport: Triathlons. "I enjoy competing in the different sports," said Phillips, who has been competing for three or four years.

Favorite athlete: Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, who won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China.

"The things he does are amazing," Phillips said.

Favorite hobbies: Rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking and traveling. Phillips said his best trip was to Laos.

"I got to meet monks, go to temples and try different foods," he said.

Favorite subject: Math. "Everything is always the same no matter what."

Would like to meet: Phillips said he would like to go skiing with Bode Miller.

Crowning achievement: Placing first in his division at the Bear Valley Triathlon.

Plans: To compete in an Ironman triathlon and attend college in Barcelona.

"I'd like to perfect my Spanish and learn about the culture," Phillips said.

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