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Health tips to use to keep safe
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued critical health and safety information today for local communities following the devastating effects that Hurricane Marie had on Puerto Rico....Read more by clicking here.
Actions to take after the devastating earthquake in Mexico
In the wake of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, it is estimated that 200 people died and at least 44 buildings collapsed....Read more by clicking here.
One million dollar fund established to help Dreamers renew permits before December 5
The Mission Asset Fund (MAF) announced on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 that it will provide $1,000,000 in scholarships to 2,000+ Dreamers to pay for DACA renewals by the October 5 deadline....Read more by clicking here.
Pres. Trump rescinds DACA -What does it mean?
On Tuesday September 5, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions formally announced that the Obama policy, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), is officially rescinded....Read more by clicking here.
With the census in peril, what will it take to 'right the ship?'
The 2020 Census is off to a rocky start, with crucial preparations already delayed or falling to the wayside, largely a result of inadequate funding from Congress....Read more by clicking here.
'Internet Essentials' program tackles 'cruel irony' of digital divide
California, despite its global reputation as a cradle for technological innovation, has an internet connectivity problem – and Silicon Valley is no exception....Read more by clicking here.
Free bachelor's degrees available for East Palo Alto residents
Silicon Valley is booming. We’re the home of sought-after tech giants like Apple, Facebook and Google, and tech jobs are red hot. But for every tech worker in Silicon Valley, there are five service workers who aren’t able to take part in the region’s economic prosperity....Read more by clicking here.
California kids still face risks to health care
Get repeal and replace done, or else!
That ultimatum by President Trump to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ordering him to get rid of Obamacare may be mere sabre rattling, but nevertheless the majority of Republicans in the Senate are still bent on upending the health care law despite three failed attempts to do that last month. ....Read more by clicking here.
Target will open a new store in East Palo Alto
It was an exciting moment. Shannon Gonzalez, a representative of Target, spoke before the East Palo Alto City Council on Wednesday, July 12 about the opening of a new Target store in East Palo Alto.....Read more by clicking here.
Trump administration takes on Obama's law
President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos continue to make misleading statements about Common Core State Standards, muddying the waters for school districts working to implement the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)....Read more here.
East Palo Alto's proposed Employment Development Program is moving forward
A controversial employment program will soon be opening in East Palo Alto. While many activists in the community are not happy with the way the program is currently designed, interested community residents might be able to access its services as soon as this summer....Read more here.
Outside Washington, a 'more powerful' immigrant rights movement emerges
Immigrant rights advocates say that despite the cloud of fear hanging over communities in the first 100 days of the Trump administration, there is also a growing and increasingly organized resistance.....Read more here.
Ravenswood City School District is mired in controversy
After serving four years as the superintendent of the Ravenswood City School District, Dr. Gloria Hernandez-Goff is now facing what appears to be a crisis looming over her administration.....Read more here.
Opinion: The Kennedy Plan c2017 - Making America Great Again
America has several problems which prevent true greatness and which threaten our future and our quality of life....Read more here.
East Palo Alto's city manager explains controversial agreement
Amazon in East Palo Alto and First Source Hiring - Amazon has recently leased 214,000 sq. ft. of new office space at the intersection of University Ave. and Donohoe. The building was developed by the Sobrato Organization....Read more here.
East Palo Alto mayor releases a letter to the East Palo Alto community
Sobrato/Amazon Good Faith Effort Definition - The full community heard from the Mayor in the public forum. Vice Mayor Abrica, Council Members Gauthier and Romero spoke and voted in support of staff’s recommendation to accept the agreement between the City and Sobrato/Amazon....Read more here.
East Palo Alto school district responds to immigration concerns
The Ravenswood City School District had a community meeting at the Costaño/49er Academy to inform and reassure members of the East Palo Alto immigrant community....Read more here.
Living Shoreline art project is becoming a reality
Did you know that East Palo Alto’s Cooley Landing is home to thousands of species of plants and animals? Local artist, Linda Gass, highlights this fact in her artwork....Read more here.
Ten resign from president's advisory commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
The President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders yesterday submitted their resignations to President Trump. The main reason: Trump's policies have adversely affected Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders....Read more here.
Ending DACA would leave a hole in the economy, study says
Alicia Morales, an undocumented immigrant, wore many hats before she qualified for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program....Read more here.
Lookmobile launched in East Palo Alto tours county libraries
San Mateo County Libraries brought its brand new Lookmobile, a hands-on learning lab on wheels, to the East Palo Alto Library. Designed in partnership with the Exploratorium, the Lookmobile offers interactive exhibits and fun experiments....Click here to read more
How Obamacare improved the nation's health
Ashley Turner has experienced ups and downs with the Affordable Care Act, but says she and other Americans have benefited overall....Click here to read more.
Storm warnings issued for the City of East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto City Manager, Carlos Martinez, urged East Palo Alto residents to be prepared for the weekend storms that have been predicted.....Click here to read more.
People of color and the poor will be hardest hit by ACA repeal
President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to repeal and replace Obamacare is bad news for millions of Americans, but the poor and people of color are going to be hit hardest, say health care advocates....Click here to read more.
Two weekend fires put out in East Palo Alto
Sixty East Palo Alto residents were evacuated Sunday evening when a fire broke out in their apartment complex. Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman, of the Menlo Park Fire District, said the single alarm fire on December 18....Read more by clicking here.
East Palo Alto resident charged with the murder of two-year-old
Twenty-four year old Adair Jeru Enriquez Zevallos, was arraigned on Tuesday, December 5, for the murder of two-year-old Leia Kiele Panduro.....Read more by clicking here.
What immigrant commun- ities can do to prepare for Trump
Two days after Donald Trump’s victory, immigration experts told reporters to keep a close eye on the president-elect’s transition team and his appointments to key government positions,....Click here to read more.
Residents can shape the future of the East Palo Alto Library
East Palo Altans are exploring ideas for their dream library at several community meetings. Over 50 participants came together on October 11 to imagine their perfect library, fully equipped with all the features that would describe their ideal space.... Read more by clicking here.
East Palo Alto residents have three city measures on the November ballot
Earlier this summer, the East Palo Alto City Council agreed to place three City measures on the November 8, 2016 ballot. If passed, these measures, P, O and J, will increase city revenue and streamline and improve the current Rent Stabilization Ordinance.... Read more by clicking here.
East Palo Alto might get its own domestic violence program
Victims of domestic violence in East Palo Alto might soon be able to get the help they need without having to seek programs outside of the city....Read more by clicking here.
East Palo Alto city council approves housing initiative
East Palo Alto is known to have affordable housing, yet the rise in housing prices has given many residents no choice, but to leave the city....Read more by clicking here.
One-Stop shop for life-changing resources launches in San Mateo County
Orlando Pineda, an East Palo Alto resident and Eastside College Preparatory graduate, feels good everyday when he rides the train to his job at One Degree in San Francisco....Read more by clicking here.
Focus on your vote
It is no secret that foreign countries have been spying on the United States for many, many years, and have been unsuccessfully attempting to hack into government files, too. Espionage between counties is nothing new, and has been going on for ages....Read more by clicking here.
Studying in the Middle East
My name is Norma Rodriguez and I am a rising Junior at Williams College majoring in Arabic Studies and concentrating in Neuroscience and Latino Studies. I grew up in East Palo Alto and I am proud to call East Palo Alto my hometown...Read more by clicking here.
More afraid of a drive-by than ISIS
A friend recently sent a text from Vietnam full of trepidation. In the wake of the Orlando massacre, and with ISIS now threatening San Francisco, he was having second thoughts about visiting the city....Read more by clicking here.
East Palo Alto police confiscate large supply of illegal fireworks and explosives
An anonymous tip about an illegal distribution of fireworks and explosive devices led the East Palo Alto Police to seize over 600 pounds of high-grade fireworks and explosive devices from a home in East Palo Alto today....Read more by clicking here.
Fifteen-year-old arrested for school burglary
When Brentwood Academy's staff arrived on the East Palo Alto school's campus on Monday, June 6, they realized that several classrooms had been burglarized and vandalized and iPads and Apple computers were missing from various classrooms.....Read more by clicking here.
Innovative technology results in high patient satisfaction
Nearly four years ago, the Ravenswood Family Health Center began planning for a new state-of-the-art medical facility. Ravenswood’s vision was to provide patients with a single access point to a complete continuum of services.....Read more by clicking here.
Monday, May 23 is the last day to register to vote in the June 7, 2016 election
San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Mark Church, announced that May 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election....Read more by clicking here.
DACA opens the door to health care
Jesus Pina Sanchez remembers all too vividly that morning two years ago when he was crossing the street near his home and got hit by a car in the crosswalk....Read more by clicking here.
Earn less than $13,870? California rewards low income tax filers
The Golden State’s poverty statistics are grim: Two in five people live just over the federal poverty level (FPL), and the state has the highest child poverty rate in the nation....Read more by clicking here.
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