MOORE, Okla. — With this storm, it’s the kids who keep coming to mind.

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Dan Garland could feel the latch on the shelter door begin to turn in his hand. It was as if the storm outside were a living, breathing thing — and it was trying desperately to get in.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday.

Last Thursday, Lodi Animal Control euthanized a pit bull/American bulldog mix that attacked and killed a small dog at Lodi Lake last month.

MOORE, Okla. — A hot pink magnet. A Def Leppard concert T-shirt. Scatched-up TV remotes. Her grandmother’s gold watch.

MOORE, Okla. — While most in this tornado-ravaged city slept, Fire Chief Randy Poindexter urged his search and rescue team to keep digging, keep looking.

Lodi is known for its zinfandels, glistening lake and beautiful setting between the mountains and the sea. But did you know that Lodi is a hub for public art created by local artists?

Welcome to Lodi. Please relax and sip some wine. You’ll find wines here are generally excellent, affordable — and often poured for you by the vintner who made them.

(NewsUSA) - What do you treasure most under your roof?

(BPT) - Few things are as exciting as bringing home a new puppy. Whether Chihuahua or Great Dane, a pup’s playful antics delight people of all ages. Having a dog can bring many years of companionship and precious memories, but before you ask, “How much is that doggie in the window?” consider a few expert tips for positive housetraining.

There will be a number of programs for children at the Lodi Public Library this week. All programs are free to the public.

TonkaBell is a sweet girl who loves to play and has enjoyed a few meals. She needs a home where she can exercise and her diet monitored so she can lose those few extra pounds. If you would like give TonkaBell the love and attention she deserves, come and meet her.

A day before police claim Joseph Francis Corey gunned down a Sacramento County animal control officer, a Sheriff’s deputy removed a loaded double-barrel shotgun from Corey’s Galt home, according to testimony given Friday by Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Arturo Gonzalez.

The following is a list of this week’s lunch menus for area schools and LOEL Center. Milk is served with each school meal. The LOEL Center lunch menu is for congregate lunch at the LOEL Center only. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. For more information, call 209-369-1591.

Everything the Lodi grad, grandma, dad and Fido need to know about getting through graduation season.

Barbara Miller used to routinely take her dog on evening walks by the river near her home — but not anymore. About eight to 10 weeks ago, Miller and some neighbors say they spotted a mountain lion roaming in a field near a river. But by the time she'd found her camera, hoping to capture a picture of the elusive creature, it was gone.

(BPT) - Home cooks are spending more time in their own kitchens and less time dining out, according to the January Monthly Measuring Cup Trend Report. Nearly half of surveyed consumers said they’re dining out less this year than they did in 2012 and are relying more on their cooking skills at home. Fortunately, technology makes it easier than ever for home chefs to prep and cook meals at home and clean up conveniently and efficiently afterward.

(BPT) - Are you killing your pet with kindness? We’re not talking about the compassion that motivates us to vaccinate our pets, or keep them warm in cold weather. Kindness that can be harmful to pets comes in the form of an overabundance of food and treats. The all-too-common result is a pet that becomes overweight or even obese.

Don’t let her size fool you. Miss TonkaBell is a sweet, sweet girl. She loves to play and has enjoyed a few meals. She needs a home where she can exercise and her diet monitored so she can lose those few extra pounds. If you would like more information about TonkaBell, please call PALS at (209) 224-0354. We have other cats and dogs available for adoption, so stop by the PALS Adoption Center located in Lodi at 1405 W. Kettleman Lane. Center hours are Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – closed Tuesday and Sunday. PALS is a Lodi-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of companion animals in Lodi by increasing the number of animals adopted, reducing animal suffering and providing the highest level of humane care, thus ultimately reducing the number of surplus companion animals euthanized in the city of Lodi. Visit our link at petfinder.com to view cats and dogs currently available for adoption or our Web site at www.palslodi.org and find out how you can volunteer and/or foster the many animals waiting for permanent homes.

(NAPSI)—Staying safe at home can be simpler for you and your family if you heed a few hints from personal security expert Robert Siciliano, CEO of ID Theft Security, and private investigator Robin Martinelli, of Martinelli Investigations Inc.

After a month-long search, Lodi Animal Control Services have found and cited the man accused of handling a pit bull-American bulldog mix that attacked and killed another dog at Lodi Lake last month.

We've delayed opening the Nature Area at Lodi Lake Park today because of a reported mountain lion sighting there Monday evening.

Lodi city officials spent Tuesday morning patrolling the Lodi Lake Nature Area after a citizen reported seeing a mountain lion around dusk Monday.

After owning pit bulls for more than a decade, Julie Hammon has developed a simple philosophy.

“A golden retriever is the dog I always knew I wanted,” she said. “A pit bull is the dog I never knew I wanted, but I can’t live without now. I think they’re great dogs.”

But many people see pit bulls in a different light.