Allendale Elementary Third-Grade Artists Create a Mosaic Mural
Sheila D'Amico
Allendale Elementary School unveiled a new mosaic created by the thirdÂ-grade students just before the close of the school year in June. As a group of excited students, eager parents and teachers, and other community members waited, children's voices could be heard.

Letters to the Editor
Howdy,In regards to vol. 19, no. 6 [August 2007 MacArthur Metro ], page 8, story on the Tongan Church...In 1973 the Tongan congregation joined two other existing congregations at the Laurel Church location, a Caucasian one of long-standing pastored by the Rev.

RIP Chauncey Bailey
d. 8/2/07
Had to cross the street To avoid the police cars On my way to work Behind yellow tape He lay under a white tarp His feet sticking out Leaning on a car An officer interviewed An old Asian man "Did you see someone Approach the victim and shoot.

Kindred Animal Spirits in the Dimond
Ruth Villasenor
The Dimond District is an area rich in history. The Spanish recorded observing the indigenous people of the area, probably the Huchiun or Yrgin, living harmoniously with and depending on the nearby creeks, which supplied an abundant food supply and fresh drinking water.

The 9/11 Quilt
Madeline Smith Moore
Since Edna Barner arrived in Oakland in 1955, she has nurtured eight children, 19 grandchildren, and been a loyal church activist. She designs and dresses dolls, crafts gift notions, and is an accomplished quilt maker. September 2001 found Edna plann.

Future RHS Parents Group Forms To Support Neighborhood Schools
Kim Cole and Danita Yocom, RHNA
It is hard to think of Redwood Heights without Redwood Heights Elementary School. Many families buy homes in the neighborhood because of it. Once here, they commit their dollars and hearts to its improvement. Redwood Heights' homeowners have benefite.