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California can’t afford to cut care
As Obesity Crushes Our Communities, California Can’t Afford to Cut Care Obesity is a structural and systemic health crisis that demands a...

Rhonda M. Smith
Jun 17, 20253 min read


June 2025 EPA Today
June 2025 EPA Today
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 15, 20251 min read


The California Legislative Bay Area Caucus condemns ICE Raids
On June 13, 2025, the California Legislative Bay Area Caucus issued a statement condemning the current ICE raids that are sweeping up,...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jun 13, 20252 min read
The fight for fairness, representation and opportunity in East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto is a culturally rich city, home to residents who speak over 50 languages. From Pacific Islander dialects and Middle...

Gail Wilkerson Dixon
Jun 13, 20253 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


East Palo Alto residents deserve a fair residential parking program
East Palo Alto has long distinguished itself as a city that prioritizes community engagement and collective well-being. Our residents...

Ravneel Chaudhary
May 27, 20253 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


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 26, 20254 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 6, 20254 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 24, 20255 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 19, 20253 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 5, 20254 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


Five quick tips to solve gentrification
After nearly a decade of writing about the gentrification of East Palo Alto (EPA), my hope is that the next generation of youth and...

Kyra Brown
Dec 15, 20243 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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