By Cathy Locke
clocke@sacbee.com
A neighborhood watch group in Sacramento's Meadowview area will sponsor a fundraising barbecue this weekend to help fight crime by installing cameras on a neighborhood street.
Regina An Lam will hold the two-day event at her home at 1958 Bonavista Way. The barbecue and other activities, including presentations and demonstrations by Sacramento Police and Fire departments, are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
An Lam said she started Neighborhood Watch on her street with three other people five years ago. Since then, participation has expanded to neighboring streets and more than 400 people.
Last year, she said, they raised funds for Neighborhood Watch signs. This year's goal is to raise at least $2,000 to install surveillance cameras on Bonavista Way as a means to combat crime. Next year, An Lam said, they hope to fund speed bumps.
With budget cuts for police and fire service, she said, it is important that residents shoulder more responsibility for neighborhood security.
A donation of $5 per person is requested for the barbecue.
Call The Bee's Cathy Locke, (916) 321-5287.
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