' ' ' ' ' On May 12, Angela Haller, with 22X NCPC Crime and Public Safety, introduced David Kozicki, Deputy Chief of Police, Bureau of Field Operations, Oakland Police Department (OPD), at a community meeting at Dimond Library. Deputy Chief Kozicki reviewed the structure of field operations, discussed Measure Y, and expressed concern regarding the city budget as it affects OPD. For a complete meeting summary, go to www.oakland22x.org. Reminder: emergency number to call from a cell phone: 777-3211. Report nonemergency suspicious activity to 777-3333. For more information about Crime and Public Safety in 22X NCPC, contact Angela Haller at 482-1715 or email firelli\@att.net.'
Fruitvale Alive'
This $4.1million project will improve multimodal access along a 1.7-mile segment of Fruitvale Avenue between the Fruitvale BART Station/East 12th Street and MacArthur Blvd./Dimond Library. Specific treatments are planned to calm traffic, create safer pedestrian crossings, improve bus-stop locations, strengthen the visual connectivity of the street, and enhance the overall corridor environment. This project crosses two districts: Councilmember Jean Quan, District Four and Councilmember Ignacio De La Fuente, District Five. Anticipated construction start is in September '09. The Fruitvale Alive plans are located at the reference desk at Dimond Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave. For more information about this project and possible opportunities for participating in public art installations and tree planting, email David Ralston at dralston\@oaklandnet.com.
Top Litter Spots in Dimond
Submitted by 22X NCPC Beautification. Several groups are working to keep Dimond clean. Problem litter areas:
Bank of America parking lots
Ivy along Wells Fargo parking lot on MacArthur; ATM litter
AC Transit Bus Hub at MacArthur and Fruitvale (both sides)
Encourage managers and AC Transit to join CLEAN MERCHANT (710-5985). Next issue: cigarette butt hot spots will be added to this list.
Trees in Dimond
Kathy Caskey, 22X NCPC Green Group, is coordinating the wood chipping of tree bases along MacArthur and Fruitvale. To adopt a tree, call Kathy at 531-5188. Do this project on your own time.
Dimond Park Seeking Stewards'
Contact Michelle Doppelt, Recreation Supervisor, at 482-7831, or email mdoppelt\@oaklandnet.com.
Welcome to Dimond
Middle Eastern Market, 2207 MacArthur Blvd (531-9000), open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Products include spices, rice, pasta, dairy, desserts, olives, and more; some fresh fruits and vegetables. Looking for tamarind syrup? It is here. There is black nigella seed for breadmaking. Or for dessert, try fig jam, whole figs in a jelly base. Also, you'll find a full line of Khudari packaged spices.
Favorite Treat in Dimond?'
Do you have a favorite food item or beverage or dessert? Email your choice and who in the Dimond sells it. The top 10 will be published in September. Example: Jean Quan's office staff members like the "Turkish Delight" packaged candy at the new Middle Eastern Market. Email one favorite to krussell\@russell-gordon.com.'
Dimond Calendar
Cleanup Walks: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m. (meet in front of McDonald's); Thursdays 7 to 7:30 p.m. (meet at MacArthur and Lincoln garden).
Saturday, June 20: Gardening Project and Dimond Cleanup Walk: 10 a.m. to noon: meet at Dimond Gateway Peace Park, MacArthur and Lincoln. Sponsored by La Farine Bakery, Dimond. Email krussell\@russell-gordon.com.
Saturday, July 18: same projects as June 20.
Sunday, July 19: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dimond Improvement Association Dimond Park Picnic. Thank you to 2 Star Market (www.2starmarket.com) for providing food. To help, donate, or offer talent call Michelle Doppelt, Recreation Supervisor, at 482-7831, or email mdoppelt\@oaklandnet.com.
Monday, July 20: 22X NCPC General Meeting: Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4700 Lincoln Ave., 7 to 8:30 p.m. Click on Events at www.oakland22x.org.
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