A novel idea

Published writers and author hopefuls in Lodi put their lives on hold as they challenge themselves to write a 50,000-word novel in four weeks for National Novel Writing Month

With undeveloped characters running through their heads, bits and pieces of a storyline and a blinking cursor on a fresh Word page, two Lodians, Mike Szkodzinski and D.B. Pacini, are putting their lives on hold for the month and becoming full-time "wrimos." More of this story...
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Lodi family fights economy with hot dogs

If you've driven by the corner of Church Street and Kettleman Lane, you've probably noticed there's a little more hustle and bustle in the shopping center. About two weeks ago, a new hot dog restaurant, Hot Doggz, opened up in the red and white drive-thru that was formerly Teriyaki Time. Already, the restaurant is experiencing lunch and dinner rushes and satisfying crowds that order everything from large chili dogs to hot onion rings and frozen yogurt. More of this story...
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• Stockton creperie offers filet mignon, oysters

• Galt Café Latte has been serving unique creations for 14 years

• New restaurant gets creative with homemade dishes

• Fried chicken favorite at 42-year-old Chinese take-out deli

• David's New York Style Pizza serves by the slice

• Lodi's ravioli experts at De Vinci's still offering convenience

• How about history, taxidermy with your beer?

• Galt Frostie adds healthy twist to classic dishes

• Pan-fried chow mein favorite at Lodi eatery

• K and D Brew Thru in Acampo

Recent horror films offer more suspense with less money

Halloween has come and gone, but that doesn't mean it's time to ditch the horror movies. More of this story...
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• New Films

Lodi celebrates newest addition by Art in Public Places program

Two years ago, welder and artist Jerrod Mays was commissioned through Lodi's Arts in Public Places Fund to build "Better Days," a structure at the bus stop on Lodi Avenue. Today, the metal structure with a rounded roof, big benches and decorative grape bunches is complete. Mays, who says Lodi is a leader in public art, hopes this structure is the first of many to come as Lodi renovates Lodi Avenue. More of this story...
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In England, mother and daughter discover new and old history

Who went: Brenda, Hannah, Margaret and Alex Acosta, of Lodi. More of this story...
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• Brady Bechthold gets catch of the day