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• 'We have not officially abandoned Lodi, but we have officially abandoned Highway 12'

• Reynolds Ranch changes backed

• Two Lodi schools honored with award

• Lodi Unified School District employs new administrator from Stockton Unified

• 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 (147)
• 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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Calling the openers a tough task

After picking 70 out of 92 games correctly for a .760 winning percentage in 2007, a new year of prep pigskin prognostication kicks off tonight.

As always, picking the winners of any prep football opener is tough without being able to watch them play beforehand.

So the first week is a bit unpredictable and upsets may abound.

The picks:

• Hiram Johnson at Tokay — Luke McCurdy hopes to have a better season in 2008 than he did a year ago. But he will have to do it without his brother, Casey, who graduated.

Johnson, 27-14

• Lodi at Sheldon — The Flames' seasoned offensive line should give RBs Conner Peterson and Jordan Perkins room to run with veteran Patrick Armstrong at QB.

Lodi, 28-20

• Elliot at River Delta — Elliot has just 15 players available to Delta's 23 and the Eagles' best runner, Brandon Ivy, is questionable. Elliot's best receiver, Jon Wall, is sitting this one out due to an injury.

Delta, 32-14

• McNair at Galt — Toss-up game between two teams that have combined for 37 losses the past two seasons.

Galt, 21-20

• Jesuit at St. Mary's — Lodi native Cody Vaz's strong arm and passing game will lead the Rams, ranked second in the Sac-Joaquin Division I section.

St. Mary's, 41-21

• Stagg at Modesto — Quarterback Don Salter and his 2,500 yards passing with 25 TDs in 2007 will lead the Delta Kings.

Stagg, 34-14

• Tracy at Los Banos — Head coach Mark Stroup and his rebuilding Bulldogs face an uphill battle.

Los Banos, 31-10

• West at San Ramon Valley — It's a rebuilding year for West head coach Steve Lopez.

San Ramon, 21-14

• Edison at Antioch — Sixteen starters return for Edison head coach Elliot Burke, who feels his team is due for a breakout year.

Edison, 24-21

• Franklin at Del Campo — With the debacle of its sanction-filled 2007 season over and the loss of key players who transferred out of the program, Franklin faces a tough season ahead.

Del Campo, 17-7

• Chavez at Elk Grove — With 15 returning starters and one of the best players in Demareya Nelson, Chavez will take its first-game lumps against a perennial section title contender.

Elk Grove, 32-28

• Bear Creek at Argonaut — Last year, Division I Bear Creek was upset by Division V Argonaut. This season, it won't be an upset.

Argonaut, 27-14

• Vintage at Lincoln — The Trojans have K/QB Robb Post, a Division I prospect and 13 returning starters. It won't be enough to win its season opener at home, however.

Vintage, 33-20