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• Woodbridge left in darkness

• How much rain fell in Lodi? It depends on whom and when you ask

• Some tips on cleaning up after a wicked storm

• Losing electricity not popular in 21st century

• How many lost power during the big storm?

• The power's off to the fridge and freezer: Is your food OK to eat?

• Regional Roundup

• Lodi still seeking comment on city planning blueprint

February 8th, 2010

• Public Meetings

• Locals pick best, most memorable Super Bowl commercials

• Regional Roundup

February 6th, 2010

• The Home Depot hopes to join Costco at Reynolds Ranch

• Meet Larry, Curly and Moe

• Baboon business

• Regional Roundup

• Several Lodi venues let you watch the Super Bowl in style

• Lodi Library celebrates 100 years of serving the community

• Culinary craft

February 5th, 2010

• Kids, teachers help Haiti by collecting pennies for Learning Link

• Lodi, Galt students reach out to help Haiti earthquake survivors

• Tasered suspect claims he is Yosemite Sam

• Hours of sweat and work go into putting on crab feeds

• Things looking up for state's real estate

• Correction

• Regional Roundup

• Stray bullet strikes Lodi home; police suspect gang activity may be factor

February 4th, 2010

• Managers at Geweke Toyota answer questions about recall

• Lodi City Council votes to replace play structure at Century Park

• Lodi extends ban on pot shops for another year

• Mokelumne River triathlon set for June

• Family, friends to run half-marathon in memory of Galt family

February 3rd, 2010

• Correction

• Regional Roundup

• Delta College trustees again collide over stipend committee

• Lodi-area senators Dave Cox, Lois Wolk admit to gifts; Tom Berryhill case pending

• Lodi Unified School District president issues warning to speakers over cuts

• Galt City Council avoids budget cuts — for now

• New Lodi Memorial Hospital emergency room opens to the public without a hitch

• Bad bugs, weeds are hot topics at Grape Day

February 2nd, 2010

• Big rig plows 7 cars

• Local business leaders say tourism, Costco, Home Depot may play roles in city's future

• Former Lodian Erica Davis is first paraplegic woman to summit Kilimanjaro

• Jumpers across California

• Correction

• Regional Roundup

• No snow leopards, otters for Micke Grove

• McNerney leads in campaign cash

• Police: Train victim was a Lodi teen

February 1st, 2010

• Find cuddly alpacas not too far from Lodi

• Public Meetings

• Patients can expect faster, better service when Lodi Memorial Hospital's new emergency room opens

• Man killed by Amtrak train in Lodi

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• Will terrorists be given Miranda warnings? (75)
• President Obama's first year (67)
• Lodi Unified School District president issues warning to speakers over cuts (64)
• Local business leaders say tourism, Costco, Home Depot may play roles in city's future (60)
• Islamic symbol in mosaic — what is all the fuss? (49)
• Many reject the politics of 'no' (45)
• Writer comments on Neely column (42)
• The Home Depot hopes to join Costco at Reynolds Ranch (41)
• Police: Train victim was a Lodi teen (31)
• Time to shed the convenient sham of 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy (31)

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Regional Roundup

Downtown summit to be held Friday

On Friday, city officials and business leaders will gather to discuss Lodi's Downtown and what improvements can be made. It will be the first such summit in 12 years. Michael Freedman, who designed changes to School Street, will be one of the speakers.

The talks will focus on the multi-million dollar improvements to School Street and what else needs to be done to beautify and attract more merchants and customers to Downtown.

The meeting runs from 7 to 11:30 a.m. at Kirst Hall in Hutchins Street Square. The admission is free.

— Jordan Guinn

School Street Stroll starts Friday

The "School Street Stroll," a biannual event that features Lodi wineries pouring wine within Downtown boutiques, is being held againFriday. The event was also held in April and featured 25 wineries. It runs from 6 to 9 p.m.

The stroll will also feature a dedication of a bronze statue titled "Celebrate the Harvest." It is the latest of the Lodi Arts Commission's "Art in Public Places" project.

Tickets can be purchased at lodichamber.com or by calling the Lodi Chamber of Commerce at 367-7840. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 after 6 p.m. on Friday.

The chamber is also offering an overnight package that sells for $150 a couple. It enables guests to stay at either the new Hampton Suites or Holiday Inn Express on Kettleman on Friday night.

— Jordan Guinn.

Galt Joint Union High School District approves fee decrease

Among other things, the Galt Joint Union High School District board of trustees approved a decrease in its facility fee at Tuesday's meeting. The amount charged to developers is examined annually and goes to paying for new construction, such as Liberty Ranch High School.

At the meeting, the board also received an update from interim Superintendent Audrey Kilpatrick on the search for a new superintendent. An Oct. 26 session has been set for trustees to discuss the selection of applicants to interview. On Nov. 11, the board is expected to interview applicants, she said, adding that soon after there will be site visits, a final selection and offer of employment.

Two change orders for Liberty Ranch construction were also approved at the regular board meeting.

— Jennifer Bonnett

Galt bond committee dissolved

The Galt Joint Union High School District Citizens' Independent Oversight Bond Committee delivered its final report at Tuesday's school board meeting, thus concluding its role.

The committee was founded in 2005, a month before Galt citizens approved the $29 million bond. The panel was responsible for monitoring spending of Measure B funds which went solely to the construction of the new high school, which opened this school year.

In the final written report Tuesday, Chairman Len ReidReynoso detailed the committee's oversight and declared the Liberty Ranch High School complete, having opened on time and on budget.

"From the information gathered to date, the Citizens' Independent Oversight Committee has done the job asked of its members and now agrees that it is time to disband," ReidReynoso wrote.

— Jennifer Bonnett

Oak View Union School District meeting tonight

Members of the Oak View Union School District will meet tonight to hear an update on the building program.

The board is also expected to discuss reducing class sizes from kindergarten through third-grade.

It meets tonight at 7:30 in the Oak View Union School multipurpose room, 7474 E. Collier Road, Acampo. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 19.

— News-Sentinel staff