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• Horses also becoming victims of foreclosure crisis

• Lodi Hall of Fame: Strike up the band, as Carol Marvel inducted for community service

• Lodi High newspaper goes online

• Regional Roundup

• Public Meetings

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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Women's Center, baby, and mom say 'thank you'

On Aug. 11, a Lodi mother returned home after her first day back at work following her maternity leave. She had left her 2-month-old girl with the baby's father. She was shocked to find the baby seriously injured.

When she tried to leave, she was also beaten by the baby's father. The woman eventually escaped to get help, only to return to her home days later to find it had been burglarized.

The horrible attack and its aftermath shocked local communities and moved people to action. The outpouring of support for both mother and child in the wake of this tragedy has been tremendous. Since the Women's Center's Lodi Office began collecting donations on their behalf, the agency has received more than $4,500 in cash and gift cards, along with a crib, blankets, strollers, car seats, baby clothes, and other supplies.

The Women's Center wishes to acknowledge all the individuals, businesses, community organizations, medical personnel, churches and schools for their amazing response to the request for donations recently reported in Lodi News-Sentinel. Donations came from as far away as Sacramento and Manteca. Special thanks to Lodi Memorial Hospital and the Ed Waldo Children's Fund for their generous donations. The genuine concern, kindness and generosity shown by all those who contributed truly reflect the heart of the communities in this region. Because of your support and heartfelt response, this mother and baby will be better able to rebuild their lives and create a home without violence. On their behalf, we thank you.

Joelle Gomez
Executive Director
Women's Center of San Joaquin County