World Ground/Ten Years Old
Madeline Smith Moore
One afternoon a little more than ten years ago, Uffe Gustafsson strolled down to MacArthur from his home in search of a cup of good coffee, a cozy atmosphere, and a pleasant respite from his chores.

Community Contacts
Council districtsThe MacArthur Metro readership area lies mostly in Oakland City Council District Four, Jean Quan's district.

Orchids and Onions
' Orchids to Mr. Hubert J. Lee, crossing guard who escorts kids and parents from three different schools across the 35 th Ave.

Peralta Hacienda Commemorates de Anza Expedition'
Nina Egert
Moraga, Bernal, Berryessa, Pacheco, Castro, Peralta. Most residents of the East Bay associate these names with local landmarks.

Ice Skating in East Oakland—More Community-Building!
Pat Patterson
' A bit of magic happened in late December that turned our neighborhood into a real winter wonderland. Children, teens, and adults were treated to an ice skating ...