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• Lodi planners say proposal to widen freeway from Stockton ignores wastewater, power plant

• Galt City Council makes guidelines to promote respectful discourse

• 'Education advocate' proposes charter school on former site Turner Elementary

• North San Joaquin Water Conservation District rejects claims for groundwater charge refund

• Regional Roundup

• Are you a Lodi High student interested in journalism?

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' (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

Lodi City Council to discuss cuts to bus service

The Lodi City Council will discuss possible cuts to transit services at its meeting 7 p.m. today in Carnegie Forum, 305 W. Pine St.

The city is grappling with how to cut $373,000 from the city's transit budget. The cuts will begin Nov. 1 and continue through the end of the city's fiscal year, which is June 30, 2010.

About a month ago, the city found out that when the state legislature passed its budget, it included 20 percent less in transit funding than the city expected to receive.

Some of the services on the chopping block include eliminating weekend service, reducing hours that the bus runs on weekdays and eliminating same-day Dial-A-Ride service.

The city is offering free rides for people wanting to attend the meeting. Anyone who wants to attend must call Dial-a-Ride in advance to make a reservation.

— Maggie Creamer

Micke Grove Zoo storm drainage approved

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors gave a notice of completion on Tuesday to Ford Construction for a storm drainage replacement project at Micke Grove Zoo. The project cost the county $173,000.

— Ross Farrow

WID to consider water sale to Stockton

The Woodbridge Irrigation District board will consider adopting a mitigated negative declaration on its pending sale of Mokelumne River water to the city of Stockton at its board meeting on Thursday.

The Woodbridge board previously approved the sale of 6,000 acre-feet of water to the city of Stockton for $1.2 million per year.

Thursday's meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the district office, 18777 N. Lower Sacramento Road, Woodbridge.

— Ross Farrow

Gersh Rosen reappointed to county Parks and Recreation Commission

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors reappointed Victor resident Gersh Rosen to the county Parks and Recreation Commission on Tuesday.

Rosen spent 35 years in education before his retirement, 26 at San Joaquin Delta College, primarily as an occupational counselor. He serves on the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Micke Grove Zoological Society boards, and volunteers at the county historical museum, chairing the Tractor and Agricultural Equipment Committee.

— Ross Farrow

Election officers named for Reclamation District 348

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors appointed Sharon Stokes as inspector and Charlotte Cameron and Jean Fontes as judges for the Nov. 3 election for Reclamation District 348 in Thornton. Joe Pineda, of Thornton, is challenging incumbent Allen Baroni.

— Ross Farrow

Hearing on Delta legislation postponed

An informational Water, Parks and Wildlife informational hearing on future Delta policy scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed until 9 a.m. Monday, according to Assemblywoman Alyson Huber's office.

The hearing will be held at the State Capitol, but the room number has not been determined, according to Huber spokeswoman Jennifer Wonnacott. To find out the meeting location, call Huber's office at (916) 319-2010; her staff will contact attendees as soon as the location is determined.

Huber has sent e-mails urging residents to attend the public hearing and fight for local control of the Delta.

— Ross Farrow

University of the Pacific named the fifth most beautiful campus in the United States

Stockton's University of the Pacific has been named the fifth most beautiful campus in the United States.

Pepperdine University in Malibu is listed as No. 1 by College Admission Essay, an online college resource site.

The last time this poll was conducted, Pacific was listed as the sixth most beautiful. To see the complete list, visit www.college-admission-essay.com/top10beautiful.html.

— Jennifer Bonnett

Congressional internships available

Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, is accepting applications for internship positions in his Stockton, Pleasanton and Washington, D.C. offices. These internships are designed to engage students who are interested in civics and government and want hands-on experience in a congressional office.

College and post-graduate students are eligible to apply for internships in any of McNerney's offices. Applications from high school students are considered on a case-by-case basis for internships in the Stockton and Pleasanton offices.

All internship positions are unpaid and serve to provide professional and educational value to participants. The congressman's office will work with educational institutions that award academic credit for internships.

To apply for a position in either the Stockton or Pleasanton office, mail or fax a cover letter and resume to the respective office. Mail delivery to Washington, D.C. is delayed due to security, so applicants are encouraged to fax a cover letter and resume.

For the Stockton office, send applications to 2222 Grand Canal Blvd., No. 7, Stockton, CA 95207. The phone number is 476-8552; fax is 476-8587.

The Pleasanton office is located at 5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, No. 175, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Phone: (925) 737-0727 or (408) 744-0727. The fax number is (925) 737-0734.

The Washington, D.C. office can be contacted by calling (202) 225-1947 or faxing to (202) 225-4060.

— News-Sentinel staff

San Joaquin County Spelling Bee set

Student spellers in fourth through ninth grade from schools throughout the county are invited to participate in the 13th annual San Joaquin County Spelling Bee.

The first round will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 7, while the championship round is scheduled for Dec. 9. Both will be at San Joaquin County Office of Education, Education Service Center, 2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton.

Winners and runners-up will represent San Joaquin County at the State Spelling Bee Championship in May. For information, visit www.sjcoe.org.

— News-Sentinel staff

Correction

The San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation Commission will review recommendations for the Woodbridge Wilderness Area on Oct. 27.

An announcement in Regional Roundup on Page 2 of Tuesday's News-Sentinel gave an incorrect date.