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The conditions in Gaza affect us all
This photo from the war in Gaza shows a bombed out building and a car that crashed into it. Photo credited to Emad El Byed on ...
Denise Salles
Sep 6, 20254 min read


Mrs. Fleta Mae Sanders Bigsby
July 8, 1932 - August 9, 2025 To the union of Ted and Tola Sanders, a precious 12-pound baby girl was born on July 8, 1932, in Kansas....
Bigsby Family
Sep 2, 20253 min read


The fight for congressional seats: What we can do to protect our voting rights
Maps of Texas and California showing Texas' efforts at redistricting and cleaner districting in CA with a scale of Justice in between -...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Sep 1, 20254 min read


“Expensive and challenging” - East Palo Alto Town Hall spotlights child care crisis
Child care in San Mateo County: expensive, challenging, frustrating, confusing
David Rages, II
Aug 28, 20253 min read


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
Mass deportations are not the answer
In 2024, the U.S. deported approximately 142,00 people, an increase over previous years. This year so far, according to the Transaction...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 19, 20253 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 19, 20253 min read


Gastón Jesús Bolaños Yáñez
November 25, 1970 - May 25, 2025 Gastón Jesús Bolaños Yáñez was born in Lima, Peru, on November 25, 1970. He was the beloved third son of...
The Yáñez Family
Jun 18, 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


Honoring Mama Dee Uhila on her day
Photo courtesy - Ivan Temes ...
Ivan Temes
Jun 18, 20253 min read
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