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Justice Department imposes new restrictions for domestic violence funding
New criteria for Violence Against Women Act funding stipulates that grantees must provide certification of not engaging in DEI...
Sunita Sohrabji
2 days ago4 min read


Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship deals harsh blow to immigrants
After a 30-day window, 28 states could effectively refuse to issue citizenship documents to babies born after July 27. Civil rights...
Sunita Sohrabji
2 days ago3 min read


June 2025 East Palo Alto Today Issue
Cover EPA City Council approves strategic priorities Workshop empowers East Palo Alto residents Newsbriefs: Flood protection, Affordable...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 271 min read


Avoid work at home job scams
Graphic courtesy. Federal Trade Commission Scammers know that many people want to make money working from home. So they send emails,...
Bureau of Consumer Protection -FTC
Jun 242 min read
Mass deportations are not the answer
In 2024, the U.S. deported approximately 142,00 people, an increase over previous years. This year so far, according to the Transaction...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 193 min read


East Palo Alto mayor calls for civility
Screenshot shows from left, East Palo Alto City Councilmembers Webster Lincoln, Mayor Martha Barragan, Mark Dinan and Carlos Romero at...

Srishti Prabha
Jun 193 min read


Gastón Jesús Bolaños Yáñez
November 25, 1970 - May 25, 2025 Gastón Jesús Bolaños Yáñez was born in Lima, Peru, on November 25, 1970. He was the beloved third son of...
The Yáñez Family
Jun 192 min read


Newsbriefs- June 2025
Graphic courtesy City of East Palo Alto Flood Protection, Affordable Housing, and Local Grants Take Center Stage at East Palo Alto...

Srishti Prabha
Jun 185 min read


Protect yourself from phishing scams
Courtesy pexels-Tara Winstead Do you feel like you’re getting more emails from strangers than messages from people you actually know?...
Bureau of Consumer Protection -FTC
Jun 182 min read


EPA City Council approves strategic priorities
East Palo Alto City Council members are shown in this screen grab during their June 3, 2025 regular meeting. Mayor Martha Barragan...

Srishti Prabha
Jun 186 min read


Honoring Mama Dee Uhila on her day
Photo courtesy - Ivan Temes ...
Ivan Temes
Jun 183 min read
California can’t afford to cut care
As Obesity Crushes Our Communities, California Can’t Afford to Cut Care Obesity is a structural and systemic health crisis that demands a...

Rhonda M. Smith
Jun 173 min read


June 2025 EPA Today
June 2025 EPA Today
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 161 min read


The California Legislative Bay Area Caucus condemns ICE Raids
On June 13, 2025, the California Legislative Bay Area Caucus issued a statement condemning the current ICE raids that are sweeping up,...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 132 min read
The fight for fairness, representation and opportunity in East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto is a culturally rich city, home to residents who speak over 50 languages. From Pacific Islander dialects and Middle...

Gail Wilkerson Dixon
Jun 133 min read


The rise of “new-collar” jobs: A fresh horizon in the job market
A new category of employment is emerging that defies traditional educational prerequisites, bridging the gap between blue-collar...
JobTrain Staff Member
Jun 132 min read


East Palo Alto residents deserve a fair residential parking program
East Palo Alto has long distinguished itself as a city that prioritizes community engagement and collective well-being. Our residents...

Ravneel Chaudhary
May 273 min read


Workshop empowers East Palo Alto residents
Photo courtesy of pixabay.com East Palo Alto’s status as a sanctuary city was more than a talking point Thursday afternoon. It was a...
David Rages
May 273 min read


East Palo Alto Council examines priorities
The East Palo Alto City Council is shown discussing its strategic priorities for 2025 - 2027 at its special study session on April 22,...

Srishti Prabha
May 144 min read


The Real ID deadline Is May 7. Here’s what Californians need to know
Courtesy shutterstock_60273727.jpeg On May 7, the federal government will start enforcing Real ID requirements at U.S. airports and some...
Edward Henderson
May 63 min read
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