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With escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric, California farmworkers fear the future
As the ’24 elections get into full swing, anti-immigrant rhetoric is growing increasingly ugly, with real world consequences for migrant...
Selen Ozturk
Aug 7, 20245 min read


Realizing the American Dream for all requires bold policy reforms
Many American workers are generationally poor, because of their race, gender, immigration status, or choice of occupation. Better policy...
Sunita Sohrabji
Jul 2, 20244 min read


California vs. Hate Campaign: One year in, civil rights department shares wins, goals
The California Department of Civil Rights, community partners, and officials from the state of California released new data highlighting...
Antonio Ray Harvey
May 29, 20244 min read


House Weighs Bill That Would Add Citizenship Question to 2030 Census
H.R. 7109, dubbed The Equal Representation Act, has sparked intense reactions among civil rights advocates and census experts alike. All...
Nakia Cooper
May 7, 20244 min read


One year after Medi-Cal renewals, health care expanded for Californians
A year ago, with the end of the federal COVID emergency, California started redetermining eligibility for the one out of three of its...
Selen Ozturk
Apr 28, 20244 min read


East Palo Alto City Council calls for Ceasefire in Gaza
East Palo Alto City Council votes unanimously on resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Henrietta J Burroughs
Apr 16, 20243 min read


California Housing Finance Agency launches loan program for first gen home buyers
According to the California Association of Realtors 2023 buyer snapshot, 36% of homebuyers were first-time buyers. However, only 3% of...
Edward Henderson
Mar 20, 20243 min read


Why youth in East Palo Alto are joining the call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Palestinians inspect the damage following an Israeli airstrike on the El-Remal aera in Gaza City on October 9, 2023. Photo by Naaman Omar...
Peninsula 360
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Plans move forward for future affordable housing site
Colibri Commons rendering by David Baker Architects - Courtesy City of East Palo Alto A new affordable housing project is in the works,...
Jamauri Bowles
Mar 5, 20241 min read


Awards - Talking with Henrietta
The following page is a pdf. copy from EPA Today's previous website. To see the shows below, go to henrie818 on Youtube and search by the...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Feb 20, 20241 min read


Who's Who in the Organization
Henrietta Johnson Burroughs Henrietta J. Burroughs is the founder of the East Palo Alto Center for Community Media, a nonprofit...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Feb 20, 20244 min read


San Mateo County first in nation to declare Loneliness a Public Health Emergency
In a groundbreaking move, San Mateo County became the first county in the United States to address the pressing issue of loneliness as a...
Tonga Victoria Fakalata
Feb 17, 20242 min read


Preparing for the coming storm
National Weather Service - https://www.weather.gov/mtr/ San Mateo County and other local municipalities are preparing for a major storm...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Recruitment Begins for New Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office
Go here to get more details about the San Mateo County Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office County seeking...
Henrietta J Burroughs
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Special Election Edition 2022
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Jan 20, 20241 min read
Spring - Summer 2022 EPA Today
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Can We Please Leave “Plastic Pacific Islander” In 2023?
Graphic by Tonga Victoria Fakalata Each new year unfolds with a promise of surpassing the preceding one, enveloping individuals in a...
Tonga Victoria Fakalata
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Zero murders in East Palo Alto in 2023
Police in East Palo Alto announced on New Year's Day 2024 that the community had zero murders reported in 2023, it took work to go beyond...
Michael Uhila
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Is the U.S. on the verge of a constitutional crisis?
Written by Jamauri Bowles The United States is about to enter a pivotal period in its history. The 2024 presidential election is less...
Jamauri Bowles
Dec 15, 20234 min read


Tips for recognizing the tell-tale signs of a scam
Photo courtesy consumer.ftc.gov Being scammed can be a real worry for any consumer, since being a victim of a scam can put anyone into a...
Jamauri Bowles
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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