Summer 2026

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.

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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 ....................................................................... Page 2

Asked to enter your email address and password to open a party invite? That’s a scam ... Page 2

NEWSBRIEFS

East Palo Alto City Council debates new meeting conduct rules ............................. Page 3

Early results in on new Parking Enforcement Program ............................................... Page 3

EDITORIAL

Where is civility?....................................................................................................................... Page 4

Public Comment ....................................................................................................................... Page 4

OPINION

Insulin isn't enough - Nutrition can transform Type 1 Diabetes................................... Page 5

My grandmother escaped Jim Crow. Will we allow elder abuse to steal her legacy?... Page 5

LIFECYCLES

Dancers take to the air - Legends perform on stage .................................................... Page 6

Bridging oceans through culture, respect and community ......................................... Page 7

OBITUARIES

Honoring the life and legacy of Sister Annie Pearl Green  ..................................... Page 6 James Walker - Death announcement   (See issue pdf) .......................................... Page 6 

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Published June 2026

8 pages

Publisher

East Palo Alto Center for Community Media