Onions & Orchids
Debbie Francis
To our readers: If you know of a neighbor in our community whose behavior is worthy of note, either good or bad, please contact me at psych7045\@sbcglobal.net.Orchids to Andy Le and Jim and Jennise Mendoza, on Norton Ave., for their beautiful garde.

A Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council Meeting
Gordon Laverty
"Next meeting is Thursday, September 14, 2006," the pink circular said. And that was soon followed by a colorful e-mail on our computer with the same message but more information, including an agenda, who the message was from, and an e-mail address for response. "Meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I worked with Toni Locke back in the "heady" days of the MacArthur Coalition as the leader of that group's crime-fighting unit, the MacArthur Community Watch.I recall many memorable events pertaining to the Coalition's role as the primary catalyst.

What's Up at High and Mac?
Sheila D'Amico
What's up at High and MacArthur? Nothing yet at either vacant corner, but plans are in the works for the erection of subsidized senior housing on the former site of Roberts Tires, Laurel Liquors, and the PG&E substation. Current plans are for a six-s.

Metro Board Members Wanted
Dear Metro Readers:
The Metro is still looking for a few new Board members, and we welcome new applicants. Whether you have prior Board experience or not, if you love the Metro and are willing to attend Board meetings and to put some energy and initiative into the work.

Claudia Jimenez
Madeline Smith Moore
Intelligent, exuberant, and vivacious just begin to describe Claudia Jimenez, Council President Ignacio De La Fuente's selection for his new District 5 policy analyst.Only on the political scene since February 2004, Claudia has been serving as an a.