NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.

MOORE, Okla. — After darkness fell over this tornado-stricken city on Monday night and Tuesday morning, rescuers confronted a strange and grim tableau.

(BPT) - The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and pollen counts are soaring ... and that means millions of Americans are dealing with the sneezing and wheezing that comes with seasonal allergies. While allergies are sometimes considered an uncomfortable nuisance, for the 25 million Americans with asthma, seasonal allergies can trigger serious attacks that if not managed properly could lead to a visit to the ER. In fact, asthma is responsible for half a million hospitalizations each year – 60 percent of which are caused by patients not taking their medication as prescribed.

LATHROP - Two men, one wearing a black mask and the other carrying a semiautomatic handgun, walked into Lathrop Liquor at 15326 Harlan Road shortly after 12:30 a.m. Monday and attacked two employees, taking an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes,...

LATHROP - Two men, one wearing a black mask and the other carrying a semiautomatic handgun, walked into Lathrop Liquor at 15326 Harlan Road shortly after 12:30 a.m. Monday and attacked two employees, taking an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes,...

As Lodi’s high schools prepare to graduate their senior classes, students will be excitedly looking ahead — perhaps with some apprehension — to the rest of their lives. For many, their futures will include continuing their educations at a four-year university. But the road ahead will be fraught with heavy expense that will present a financial burden to most.

This is to the two women in the red car who broke into my son's home and stole my granddaughters' laptops, jewelry left to them from their great-grandmother who passed a year ago, their Wii and many games, the rent and food money their father had supposedly hidden but was found by these two women, and much, much more.

(BPT) - For millions of Americans, the battle against heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions goes on year round. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making heart disease the leading cause of death for both men and women.

This Boston thing makes me realize what a hypocrite I am, and has brought sadness to my soul. I claim to not believe in capitol punishment and profess all this spiritual stuff, but there is no doubt that, if given the opportunity, I would kill these men without a shred of guilt or remorse. There was an 8-year-old girl who lost her legs in the bombing. There is no excuse for harming children.

One man was arrested early Friday morning after a high-speed car chase from Galt to Lodi.

This Saturday is 4/20. What’s so special about that? If you’re asking yourself that question, you should be thankful you’re reading this.

When I was a kid, people used to say to me, “Steve, you’re so lucky to have a father who’s a dentist. He must check your teeth all the time.”

Between the hours of 8 a.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday, the Lodi Police Department received 134 calls for service. Below is a sample of those calls:

Between the hours of 8 a.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, the Lodi Police Department received 170 calls for service. Below is a sample of those calls.

(BPT) - When Paula Van Riper felt a slight but annoying ache in her thigh 13 years ago, she was prompted to visit her doctor. No one expected to find a large mass of abnormal plasma cells in her femur, caused by multiple myeloma – a rare form of blood cancer that can lead to the formation of tumors in the bone marrow. Affecting more than 71,000 Americans, multiple myeloma ranks as the second most prevalent blood cancer after non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.¹ According to the American Cancer Society, 21,700 additional cases were diagnosed in the U.S. last year.²

(NAPSI)—Getting on the road to a healthier lifestyle is as easy as taking better care of your heart. According to internist and researcher Dr. Steven Lamm, Caring for your heart is one of the most important things you can do for your body, and simple steps can make a big difference.

So you want to sell your house? After obtaining a real estate agent, what is the first thing you should do to prepare the house? And, where do you go from there?

(BPT) - Congratulations! You have made it through the holiday push – the parties are over, the house guests are gone and things are slowly returning to normal. You’ve spent the past months doing things for others – preparing meals, purchasing gifts, decorating the house, visiting friends and family – but now it’s time to do something for you and your health – quitting smoking.

(BPT) - Whether it’s traveling during the holidays or commuting to and from work, Americans spend a lot of time in their vehicles – almost 540 hours a year according to a Roland Berger study. With so much time spent behind the wheel, it’s worth it to invest in the top gadgets to make your ride safer and more comfortable.

(BPT) - Cold and flu season is on its way, often marking its arrival with that first throat tickle, before exploding into a hacking cough.

(StatePoint) It’s at the top of many New Year’s resolution lists -- quitting smoking. In fact, 15 million people try to quit smoking cigarettes yearly. Only 5 percent succeed when they use no support or go cold turkey. Moreover, the average smoker will attempt to quit up to nine times before successfully quitting.

(NAPSI)—A crackling fire in the fireplace, candles on the mantel, goodies in the oven and a houseful of family and friends. The stage is set for festive holiday celebrations -and for increased hazards in the home. Fortunately, you can help keep your family and friends safe throughout the season by following these eight safety tips:

Lodi resident Diane Steele and her 16-year-old niece, Kaitlin Drake, received the Mayor's Community Service Award for watering and tending to the potted plants along School Street for the last year.

(NAPSI)—Americans spend a lot of time in their cars and even more over the holidays: One car insurance company survey found that almost half of American drivers say they plan on traveling two or more hours during the holiday season.

(BPT) - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., taking one life every four minutes.¹ More than 26 million Americans have COPD, which includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis or both, but alarmingly almost half of those with COPD remain undiagnosed.² Symptoms of COPD, a chronic and progressive lung disease that can make it difficult to breathe, can make everyday tasks such as washing, doing laundry and even getting the mail challenging for patients.