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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 103 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


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


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


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


East Palo Alto residents rally to show their powerful support for immigrant communities
Sign carried by one of the marchers at the March for Peace and Justice in East Palo Alto on April 7, 2025. Photo by Ivan Temes The March...
Ivan Temes
Apr 183 min read


New California platform aims to “Build Trust” between citizens and state government
California state government has launched a new public-facing platform that it hopes will facilitate communication and “build trust”...
McKenzie Jackson
Apr 74 min read


Policymakers, advocates and worried Californians join forces to save Medi-Cal
Asm. Pilar Schiavo (D-Santa Clarita), at the podium, urges the federal government to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medi-Cal...
Antonio Ray Harvey
Mar 264 min read


America faces the worst flu season in 15 years
Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation, and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu...
Sunita Sohrabji
Mar 64 min read


Latinos disproportionately hit by Trump deportations
As Trump’s second administration realizes its promises of mass deportation, nonwhite and especially Latino immigrants are bearing the...
Selen Ozturk
Feb 245 min read


California flu rates are highest in 4 years: Here is how to protect yourself
Flu cases in CA are surging. What can you do to protect yourself?
Edward Henderson
Feb 193 min read


Advocates and legislators join forces in human trafficking fight
Vanessa Russell, founder and executive director of Love Never Fails, speaks at the California State Capitol during a press conference...
Antonio Ray Harvey
Feb 54 min read


Critical federal health safety nets are on the Trump Administration’s chopping block
President-elect Donald Trump could use the unconstitutional process of impoundment to withhold funds to federal health safety net...
Sunita Sohrabji
Dec 27, 20245 min read


California launches $4B youth mental health initiative
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Photo courtesy of Ethnic Media Services With youth mental health worsening, California...
Selen Ozturk
Dec 15, 20245 min read


California takes steps to address rising homelessness among aging adults
Homeless, unhoused people living in encampment, temporary shelters and tents on the sidewalk in Los Angeles, CA on August 1, 2024- Photo...
Antonio Ray Harvey
Dec 8, 20244 min read


The Impact of the 2024 Election
The presidential election has left a country questioning outcomes on political violence, women, immigrants and the environment. The...
Selen Ozturk
Nov 14, 20246 min read


California vs. Hate Campaign: One year in, civil rights department shares wins, goals
The California Department of Civil Rights, community partners, and officials from the state of California released new data highlighting...
Antonio Ray Harvey
May 29, 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


Plans move forward for future affordable housing site
Colibri Commons rendering by David Baker Architects - Courtesy City of East Palo Alto A new affordable housing project is in the works,...
Jamauri Bowles
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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