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• Will Harvey Milk be recognized locally?

• Ancestor of Woodbridge firefighter Joseph Stringer to be honored

• Mother, son carjacked at Lodi grocery store

• Police: Credit card thefts at Lodi schools related to Galt cases

• Unveiling of statue tonight at School Street Stroll

• Bullfights, honoring Fatima at Thornton festival

• Regional Roundup

• Operation targets child pornographers

• Man arrested in check theft case — after he asked for call to police

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

The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days.

• Will terrorists be given Miranda warnings? (72)
• 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)
• Writer comments on Neely column (42)
• The Home Depot hopes to join Costco at Reynolds Ranch (41)
• Many reject the politics of 'no' (40)
• 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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Lodi theater gets political

Tonight, the American political satire group Capitol Steps will perform at Hutchins Street Square. The group has been performing since 1981 and is known for its song parodies dealing with government and social issues.

Covering the Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Clinton and George W. Bush years, and now the years of Obama, Capitol Steps revamps its material as history is made. The parodies are in the form of well-known songs from past decades and usually open with a skit.

Each year, Capitol Steps releases an album, with the 2009 release being "Obama Mia!" 2008's album was "Campaign and Suffering," while "Springtime for Liberals" was the album for 2007.

See Capitol Steps live today at Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St. The show starts at 8 p.m. For information, visit www.hutchinsstreetsquare.com.

— News-Sentinel staff

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 the area 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. Admission is free.

— Jordan Guinn

Galt Joint Union Elementary School District seeking public input

The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District is holding two community forums to address the coming years' budget shortfall.

Currently, the district is projecting a $1.4 million budget deficit for both 2010-11 and 2011-12, Superintendent Karen Schauer said, adding that ideas and input are needed to effectively move forward for every student in tough economic times.

Parents and community members are invited to attend a "Table Talk" community forum on Oct. 22 in the Greer Elementary multi-purpose room, 248 W. A St., or on Nov. 12 in the McCaffrey Middle School multi-purpose room, 907 Park Terrace Drive. Both sessions are scheduled to run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

In addition, a District English Learner Advisory Committee forum will be conducted in Spanish from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fairsite Pre-School, 902 Caroline St.

— News-Sentinel staff

Thornton fire directors return to board

Incumbents Clayton Henke, Frank Yoka and Jim Allan were reappointed to the Thornton Rural Fire District board when no challengers filed for election.

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors appointed the incumbents on Tuesday.

Thornton Fire is one of the few districts in San Joaquin County that conducts its board elections during odd-numbered years. A vast majority of boards and councils conduct their elections during even-numbered years. The filing period for this year's fire board election took place in late July and early August.

— Ross Farrow

Guard against mosquitoes

Tuesday's monster storm along with warm temperatures has provided an attractive setting for mosquitoes, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District.

The heavy rain and fall leaves have clogged many street storm drains, creating flooding problems throughout the area, according to the mosqito district. Since mosquitoes often lay their eggs in wet storm drains, residents are advised to their use waste containers for all garden materials. Using the containers will prevent mosquitoes from developing in the drains and will make for cleaner, safer streets, according to district officials.

Homeowners should also inspect their roof gutters and ensure they are free of debris, as this is another area where mosquitoes can breed.

For more information, call (800) 429-1022 or visit www.fightthebite.net.

— Ross Farrow

Jack Sieglock raises $50,000 for campaign

Former Lodi Mayor and San Joaquin County Supervisor Jack Sieglock reports that he raised an additional $50,000 at a fundraising event a week ago and has collected several endorsements during the past three weeks.

Sieglock is seeking the 10th Assembly District seat held by Assemblywoman Alyson Huber, D-El Dorado Hills, who narrowly defeated Sieglock in the 2008 election.

Sieglock's recent endorsements include Lodi Vice Mayor Phil Katzakian, San Joaquin County Supervisor Ken Vogel, Stockton City Council members Kale Fritchen and Diana Lowery, Sacramento County Supervisor Susan Peters and Amador County Supervisors Louis Boitano, Theodore Novelli and Brian Oneto.

— Ross Farrow