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• State of the City

• 'A wonderful guy to be around'

• Jury rules no money from state

• Few details on drowning

• Vinewood principal recognized as 'Boss of the Year'

• Regional Roundup

• Foreclosure rate makes Mountain House the 'underwater' epicenter

• Four out of five: Delta College disagrees with most of state's findings

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 (151)
• Obama is not a moderate (130)
• Sarah Palin's book hits the shelves: Locals react (66)
• Despite budget cuts, some Lodi Unified School District salaries continue to rise (55)
• Lodi City Council plans to cap number of taco trucks at 22 (48)
• 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 (23)
• Tokay Tigers blow late 27-point lead in loss to Wolf Pack (22)

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Athlete of the Week

Lauren Petersen fast on her feet

Accomplishment: Galt High senior runner Lauren Petersen not only took first place in the Sac-Joaquin Subsection Division I cross country championships last weekend, she was more than half a minute faster than the runner-up.

Lauren Petersen

Her time of 18:55 in the three-mile race not only secured her individual title, but also helped Galt to a first-place finish in the team standings as well.

The performance was good enough for the Warriors to qualify for the Sac-Joaquin Section meet Saturday at Folsom High School. If Petersen and the Warriors can finish as one of the top three teams in sections, they will advance to the state meet as a team for the first time in the history of the program.

Family: Diane and Bruce Petersen, parents; two sisters.

Favorite sport: Cross country. "It is just fun all around. It's hard practice, but it is just one race and you are done," Petersen said.

Favorite athlete: (American Olympic swimmer) Natalie Coughlin. "She is one of my favorite swimmers to watch."

Favorite hobbies: Running and swimming. Petersen swims year-round for the Lodi City Swim Club and is a member of the running club Pacific United in Elk Grove. "I also enjoy my ceramics class. I am in advanced ceramics," Petersen said.

Favorite subject: Ceramics. Petersen said she is working on making big composite pieces right now, including some that are 19 inches tall.

Would like to meet: Natalie Coughlin.

Crowning achievement: Placing 20th at last year's state cross country meet. "It was a really hard race, but it was a lot of fun," Petersen said.

Plans: Petersen plans to attend college and continue running.

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