A Fresh Approach: OPD Revamps Patrol Structure
Dennis Evanosky
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed in the New Year with a new way of doing business. On January 12, the department trimmed its six command areas down to a more manageable three.

Dimond Neighborhood News
Daniel Swafford
Peet's Gives $20K to Beautify DistrictPeet's Coffee on Fruitvale Ave. presented a $20,000 check to the Dimond Improvement Association (DIA) on February 20.

Laurel Neighborhood News
John Frando and Kathleen Rolinson
Potential New Park SitesAs a follow-up to its November 2007 neighborhood park panel discussion, the Laurel Village Association hosted a tour of three potential...

Maxwell Park Neighborhood News
Sarah Hipolito
What's traffic got to do with it?Have you noticed how irritated and angry you become when faced with a reckless driver?

High Street Neighborhood News
Adelle Foley
Welcome Juenita Lee' The staff at Melrose Branch Library is delighted to welcome Juenita Lee, the new Children's Librarian.

Laurel District Association
Ada Chan, Director of Laurel District Association
Fashionistas In the Laurel'The trees are blossoming and spring is on the boulevard. It's time to get out of the bulky sweaters and into something fun.

Redwood Heights Neighborhood News
Denise Davila and Randy Fenton
Earth Day Events in Redwood HeightsEarth Day is fast approaching and lots of neighborhood volunteers will be needed. Circle Saturday, April 19, on your calendar ...

Apology from Wesco Graphics
Yoga masters, acrobats, and contortionists had no trouble reading the print edition of the MacArthur Metro last month. Other readers who can't easily stand on...

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Spring Forth!
Hadley Louden, Jungle of Monticello
Spring is a time of rebirth, and nothing shows us this more than our gardens: buds bursting out everywhere, flowers singing forth, leaves waving hello, bugs...

Letters to the Editor
' Greetings to those who work hard to keep the MacArthur Metro my local newspaper, and I hope this check for $50 helps you further.

Metro-Area Vigils on the Fifth Anniversary of the Iraq War.
Photos by Nick Lostracco.
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Boulevard Bites
Tracey Rolandelli
### Our warmer weather is bringing more bicycles out on our roads this spring, and this writer will be joining the ranks soon.

Distribution Coordinator Wanted
' ' ' 'Love the MacArthur Metro? Want to see it reach its 7,000 readers? We are seeking a volunteer to be Distribution Coordinator.

To Your Health
Paulette Avery, R.N., M.S.N., I.B.C.L.C.
Are There Health Risks Related to Aerial Spraying for the Light Brown Apple Moth?Aerial spraying to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) is a frequent...

The Awakening of Dimond
Ruth VillaseƱor
When you ask Alice Joanou, the owner of Loka Yoga, the newest addition to the Dimond, why she was drawn to the neighborhood, she has her reasons.
Creation by Brian Holmes