Courtesy-CBM-Shutterstock California’s homelessness crisis is increasingly becoming an aging crisis, as a growing number of older adults experience housing instability at a stage of life when health challenges, fixed incomes and mobility limitations can make finding stability far more difficult. Nearly half — about 48% — of single adults experiencing homelessness in California in 2023 were at least 50 years old, according to a University of California, San Francisco report

Courtesy - CBM - Shutterstock The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship by executive order, reaffirming the longstanding constitutional principle that almost all children born in the United States are U.S. citizens. In the executive order, Trump asserted that, “the Fourteenth Amendment has never been interpreted to extend citizenship universally to everyone born within the United States.” The order argues that children born in the Unite

Courtesy of California Black Media - Shutterstock Beginning July 1, several new California laws will take effect, bringing changes that affect workers, students, consumers, renters, and families across the state. While some of the new policies are administrative, others could have a direct impact on household finances, education, housing, and public safety.  Here are some of the most significant new laws Californians should know about: Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage (SB

East Palo Alto Today Volume 20 • No. 60 Featuring BANDALOOP's performance at EPACENTER, Eastside College Prep's 30th anniversary, Juneteenth celebrations, East Palo Alto City Council news, public opinion, and community features from East Palo Alto and Belle Haven. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURE STORIES Judge halts USDA from tying SNAP funds to anti-DEI polices................................ Page 1 Eastside College Prep turns 30 years old .......................................

Doug Fort, standing with sunglasses on, is shown with his family members and his grandmother, who is sitting behind her walker. Photo - Courtesy Douglass J. Fort How East Palo Alto’s elders built generational wealth—and why we must protect it before it disappears. In the photograph accompanying this article, several generations of my family surround the woman at the center of our story. To some readers, it may look like an ordinary family picture. To me, it represents nearly

Dr. Andrew Koutnik I was 16 when I ended up in a hospital bed and heard three words that changed my life: type 1 diabetes. What I didn’t know then -- and what too few doctors acknowledge today -- is that dietary changes are often the best way to combat the disease. For decades, doctors have treated type 1 diabetes as if insulin alone could manage it. But despite billions poured into drugs and devices, most people with type 1 diabetes still don’t achieve recommended blood sug

Summer 2026 From the Summer 2026 print edition of East Palo Alto Today *Read the complete Summer 2026 issue (PDF) The following comments appeared in the Summer 2026 print edition of East Palo Alto Today. They were selected from remarks made during the June 16, 2026, East Palo Alto City Council meeting regarding proposed amendments to the City's Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials. The comments are presented in the order they appeared in the newspape

Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho stands with former East Palo Alto Mayors Sharifa, Wilson, Mayor Webster Lincoln, Mayor Martha Barragan and three other event attendees. Photo by Art Lim Traditional songs, dancing, laughter, and cultural pride filled Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto during Global Engagement Week as community members gathered to celebrate the historic Sister City partnership between the City of East Palo Alto and the Kolofoʻou District of Tonga. The week-long cele

The East Palo Alto City Council is shown in the city council chambers during its June 16, 2026 meeting. East Palo Alto Council debates new meeting conduct rules The East Palo Alto City Council debated a proposed resolution that would establish formal procedures for handling disruptions, public comment, and meeting conduct during council meetings. The proposal was presented by the city attorney’s office in response to Senate Bill 707, a state law requiring public agencies t

BANDALOOP dancers perform their stunning high wire acts that leave audiences in awe. Photo courtesy BANDALOOP. On Wednesday, May 20, students at EPACenter Arts looked up and saw something different: dancers suspended by ropes from the rooftop, practicing against the side of the building. The performers were from BANDALOOP, the internationally known vertical dance company based in West Oakland. They were in East Palo Alto preparing for a May 30 performance with legendary perc

Beware fake invitations that are now getting more plentiful. Know the steps you can take to protect yourself. Graphic-AI generated. It’s graduation and summer party season. The FTC is getting reports about unexpected “You’re invited” texts and emails that are actually phishing scams. These fake invitations ask for your email login credentials or a special pass code to open them, but don’t do it. Learn how these phishing scams work and how to protect yourself if you get one. S

Ravneel Chaudhary is shown at the East Palo Alto City Council meeting on April 7, 2026, sitting with other East Palo Alto residents, as they opposed the city council's decision to use Flock cameras in East Palo Alto. - Photo- East Palo Alto City Council video On Tuesday, April 6, 2026, East Palo Alto residents showed up to City Hall after work ready to speak about the city’s contract with Flock Safety. Many came directly from their jobs or rearranged their evening schedules t

Presentation at ribbon cutting on April 7, 2026 for roundabout ribbon cutting at Pulgas and Runnymede in East Palo Alto. Photo - David Rages, II East Palo Alto is trying a new way to slow traffic near school locations - the installation of roundabouts on several city streets. Recently, the city installed a roundabout at Pulgas Avenue and Runnymede Street and another at Pulgas and Beech Street. A ribbon cutting for the Runnymede roundabout took place this April 7. The city’s r

Board of Supervisors President Noelia Corzo warned the shortfall could exceed $1 billion over the next decade if the issue is unresolved. Photo courtesy San Mateo County A coalition of more than 250 elected officials, public safety leaders, educators, health advocates and community members gathered on Tuesday of this week at Redwood City’s Fire Station 9 with a unified message: the State of California must restore funding San Mateo County says it is legally owed — or essent

Image published under CC License 1.0 Courtesy American Community Media Immigration arrests of Asian immigrants have surged since the launch of President Donald Trump’s second administration. That’s according to a new analysis by the advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate. The report released found that arrests of Asian immigrants by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2025 increased nearly fourfold compared with th

Farm Workers Day becomes law. Design AI-generated Last week, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), through their voices and votes, supported Assembly Bill (AB) 2156, which proposed renaming César Chávez Day to Farm Workers Day. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on March 26, allowing it to take effect immediately before the March 31 observance. Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson),

AI generated With global attention focused on the conflict in Iran, it’s no surprise scammers have already added that situation to their story lines. Some recent reports to the FTC about imposter, romance, and fake charity scams include an Iran twist. The details change, but the scammer’s goal is always to trick you into paying or sharing your personal information. Here are some examples of these scams — and how to protect yourself. Scammers contact you unexpectedly about a

Graphic AI generated The East Palo Alto City Council approved a new Residential Permit Parking Program (RPP), with one dissenting vote. The program addresses the longstanding concerns community members expressed at previous council meetings. The newly approved RPP lays out the guidelines for where and how RPP areas can be established, the authority of the director of the Department of Public Works, the issuance of residential permits and guest parking permits, the display of

Graphic- courtesy California Black Media A new report released by Black Women Organized for Political Action through its Training Institute for Leadership Enrichment (BWOPA-TILE) and Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) is shedding new light on the barriers Black women and Latinas face in California’s health care workforce — and the steps advocates say are needed to close those gaps. The report, Pathways and Priorities in California’s Healthcare Workforce: Insig