top of page


Feds slash AmeriCorps funds: California steps up to save youth-of-color programs
Photo courtesy of California Black Media Following orders President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made in...
Edward Henderson
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Should Black Americans protest mass deportations?
Graphic courtesy - California Black Media The mass immigration raids across Los Angeles County last month were the spark for protests and...
Edward Henderson
Jul 17, 20254 min read


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
Jul 10, 20254 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
Jul 10, 20253 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 24, 20252 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 19, 20253 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 19, 20253 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 19, 20252 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 18, 20255 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 18, 20252 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 18, 20256 min read


Honoring Mama Dee Uhila on her day
Photo courtesy - Ivan Temes ...
Ivan Temes
Jun 18, 20253 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 13, 20252 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 13, 20252 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, II
May 27, 20253 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 14, 20254 min read


House Weighs Bill That Would Add Citizenship Question to 2030 Census
H.R. 7109, dubbed The Equal Representation Act, has sparked intense reactions among civil rights advocates and census experts alike. All...
Nakia Cooper
May 7, 20244 min read


One year after Medi-Cal renewals, health care expanded for Californians
A year ago, with the end of the federal COVID emergency, California started redetermining eligibility for the one out of three of its...
Selen Ozturk
Apr 28, 20244 min read


Can We Please Leave “Plastic Pacific Islander” In 2023?
Graphic by Tonga Victoria Fakalata Each new year unfolds with a promise of surpassing the preceding one, enveloping individuals in a...
Tonga Victoria Fakalata
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Zero murders in East Palo Alto in 2023
Police in East Palo Alto announced on New Year's Day 2024 that the community had zero murders reported in 2023, it took work to go beyond...
Michael Uhila
Jan 2, 20242 min read
bottom of page
