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Is the U.S. on the verge of a constitutional crisis?
Written by Jamauri Bowles The United States is about to enter a pivotal period in its history. The 2024 presidential election is less...
Jamauri Bowles
Dec 15, 20234 min read


Tips for recognizing the tell-tale signs of a scam
Photo courtesy consumer.ftc.gov Being scammed can be a real worry for any consumer, since being a victim of a scam can put anyone into a...
Jamauri Bowles
Dec 13, 20233 min read


Opportunity to Purchase Act is voted down
Photo courtesy of the City of East Palo Alto The East Palo Alto City Council voted against the Opportunity to Purchase Act (OPA) at the...
Juli Sarwate
Dec 7, 20232 min read


EPACENTER offers free marketing support to local non-profits
EPACENTER, the youth development center in East Palo Alto dedicated to amplifying the creative potential in every young person, recently...
EPACENTER Staff
Nov 15, 20233 min read


Don’t be fooled: PG&E warns customers not to fall for scams
Scammers have fleeced tens of thousands of PG&E customers for millions of dollars in just the past few years, officials say. Leer en...
Mark Hedin
Nov 11, 20234 min read


Post-pandemic, homeowners of color face losing homes
While CA homeowners of color already face many threats to their home, more will risk foreclosure than ever when pandemic-era mortgage...
Selen Ozturk
Nov 7, 20235 min read


Asian American history is American history
Written by Yuuki Nishida Despite the CDC’s plans to end the Covid-19 public health emergency on May 11, Asian Americans continue to be...
Yuuki Nishida
May 6, 20235 min read


Community leaders honored for making change happen at the grassroots
They imagined a world that didn’t exist yet and went about building it. That was the common theme from three community organizers whose...
Peter White
Apr 23, 20233 min read


6 things to know about reparations
The reparations movement is not new. Since American Freedmen (Black Americans) were emancipated from enslavement, we have demanded repair...

Yahsmeen Abdusami Oakley
Apr 13, 20234 min read


Millions to lose coverage during the 'Unwinding'
Starting in April millions of families could see their health coverage disappear as the government unwinds pandemic-era policies....
Peter White
Mar 5, 20234 min read


Are Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders victims of AAPI hate?
Written by Tonga Victoria Fakalata Graphic courtesy Swordhouse, Inc. With more than 100 gun laws, lawmakers have called for even more...
Tonga Victoria Fakalata
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Staying alert and safe through the storms - It's not too late to be prepared
The first month of 2023 started with California being ravaged by strong rain and severe storms. On January 12 of this new year, Governor...
Jamauri Bowles
Jan 31, 20235 min read


An effective way to reduce the risk of common childhood diseases
Dr. Amanda Gersich (left), a Ravenswood Family Network lactation counselor, discusses breastfeeding with Maria. Breastfeeding is one of...
Ravenswood Family Network Staff
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Even with updated boosters complacency a key obstacle to getting vaccinated
By Sunita Sohrabji Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo via Unsplash As the U.S. faces predicted surges this fall of Covid-19...
Sunita Sohrabji
Sep 28, 20224 min read


Rise in hate crimes creates concern nationwide
Tension and discord based on race and ethnicity have been an ongoing societal issue for ages. Now, recognizing the substantial increase...
Jamauri Bowles
Sep 6, 20226 min read


Older adults still at risk for COVID-19-beware complacency
Photo courtesy of Ethnic Media Service You might be done with COVID, but COVID is not done with you.” So said Denny Chan, directing...
Mark Hedin
Jul 13, 20224 min read


California health officials call for older adults to stay vaccinated, rejoin their communities
Debbie Toth, left, Sara Levin and Susan DeMarois discuss the importance of vaccination to end the isolation of older adults at Choice in...
Natalie Hanson
Apr 22, 20224 min read


There’s gold in California for strapped renters, homeowners, landlords -
Popular rent payment program ends March 31 There’s a lot of money still available in California for people behind on their rent due to...
Mark Hedin
Mar 30, 20224 min read


Can K-6 grade children safely return to school without masks?
Photo courtesy of San Mateo County Health Children ages 5-11 have one of the lowest vaccination rates of any group but are now returning...
Sunita Sohrabji
Mar 22, 20224 min read


Surge in COVID-19 cases sparks questions recommendations during cold and flu season
By Kimberly Brown January 26, 2022 Graphic courtesy of https://pixabay.com/photos/coronavirus-pandemic-virus-4991812/ Doctors recommend...
Kimberly Brown
Jan 26, 20222 min read
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