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• Greg and Lori Coumas recall their fallen son, Kyle

• Some women veterans feel their service goes unrecognized

• Lodi woman cherishes scrapbook with news of World War II

• Interim superintendent: Galt won't receive state bond money after all

• Dave Cogdill will retire from State Senate next year

• Regional Roundup

• Veterans Day closures

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? (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' (44)
• 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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Athlete of the Week

Jorge Diaz clutch in upset

Accomplishment: Lodi High senior goalkeeper Jorge Diaz had 10 saves, including a block in a penalty kick shootout that helped lift the Flames to an upset of Modesto in last Saturday's Sac-Joaquin Section playoff game in Modesto.

Family: Emteratriz Garcia, mother; three brothers, two sisters.

Jorge Diaz

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Favorite sport: Soccer. "I love everything about it," Diaz said. "I grew up with it. My whole family played soccer. My uncle was a goalie in high school and taught me everything I know."

Favorite athlete: NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. "The Lakers are my favorite team and Kobe is the best player in the NBA," Diaz said.

Favorite hobbies: Hanging out with friends.

Favorite subject: Math. Diaz said he's good with numbers.

Best sports moment: Saturday night's victory over Modesto.

Worst sports moment: Losing to rival Tokay earlier this year.

Dream car: Jaguar.

Dream vacation: Hawaii.

Favorite movie: "Friday," starring Ice Cube.

Favorite local restaurant: Burger King. Diaz said his favorite menu item is the double whopper combo.

Plans: To attend Cosumnes River College and play soccer.

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