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Medicaid at 60: Advocates warn that cuts could negatively affect all of us
At a time for celebration, it's a time of crisis. Medicaid's future might be in jeopardy? AI generated image Medicaid is marking its 60...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Aug 22, 20254 min read


San Mateo County youth lead push to ban nitrous oxide amid rising health concerns
A nitrous oxide canister, commonly known as a “whip-it,” pictured in front of boxed products. San Mateo County Supervisors are moving to...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Aug 17, 20252 min read


California launches campaign to fight gun violence crisis
As gun violence surges nationwide, California has launched a new campaign focused on protection orders. Graphic courtesy of American...
Selen Ozturk
Aug 6, 20255 min read


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


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 27, 20251 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


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


June 2025 EPA Today
June 2025 EPA Today
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 16, 20251 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


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 6, 20253 min read


Closing The Primary School in East Palo Alto
The Primary School, the Chan Zuckerberg Institute funded school in East Palo Alto, is slated to close in 2026. Photo courtesy of Ivan...
Ivan Temes
May 1, 20254 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 18, 20253 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 7, 20254 min read
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