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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
2 days ago4 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
2 days ago3 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


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 185 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 182 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


Honoring Mama Dee Uhila on her day
Photo courtesy - Ivan Temes ...
Ivan Temes
Jun 183 min read


June 2025 EPA Today
June 2025 EPA Today
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 161 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 28, 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
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