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Links to News Articles and Videos Living Shoreline art project is becoming a reality Ten resignfrom president's advisory commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Ending DACA would leave a hole in the economy, study says Lookmobile launched in East Palo Alto tours county libraries How Obamacare improved the nation's health Storm warnings issued by the City of East Palo Alto People of color and the poor will be hardest hit by the ACA repeal Two weekend fires put out in East Palo Alto East Palo Alto resident charged with the murder of two year old What immigrant communities can do to prepare for Trump Residents can shape the future of the East Palo Alto library East Palo Alto residents have three measures on the November ballot East Palo Alto might get its own domestic violence program East Palo Alto City Council approves housing initiative One-stop shop for life-changing resources launches in San Mateo County More afraid of a drive-by than ISIS East Palo Alto police confiscate large supply of illegal fireworks and explosives Fifteen year old arrested for school burglary Innovative technology results in high patient satisfaction Monday, May 23 is the last day to vote in the June 7, 2017 election DACA opens the door to health care Earn less than $13,870? California rewards low income tax filers A new education center is coming to Cooley Landing Free At Last celebrates its twenty-second anniversary East Palo Alto moves forward with plans to develop its own water supply U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi issues statement on Black History Month East Palo Alto said goodbye to its city attorney Immigrant rights groups denounce deportation plans Homeless and foster youth in East Palo Alto get early Christmas gifts Semi Final election results show the winners and losers in San Mateo County Youth and government program launches in East Palo Alto East Palo Alto residents create their own silk paintings Art and science are mixed in East Palo Alto's Cooley Landing Twenty East Palo Alto track and field stars will compete at the Junior Olympics East Palo Alto mayor decries the loss of young residents to street violence New bill could change the way East Palo Alto residents vote Countering Trump's racist comments with actual facts A collaborative improvement project in East Palo Alto achieves results In the aftermation of Prop 47 - giving new hope to thousands East Palo Alto City Council members select their city's next council member - scroll to the May 6, 2015 Facebook post Silicon Valley Gives: May 5 fundraising event includes 850 community charities Vandals steal from East Palo Alto non profit food agency Activists call on immigrant communities to keep applying for DACA East Palo Alto students win top awards in an academic competition East Palo Alto Council member Laura Martinez gets a major appointment East Palo Alto organization receives large Facebook donation Next East Palo Alto city manager is selected Child support payments are easier to make in San Mateo County East Palo Alto's mayor announces her intent to speak to Pres. Obama - Scroll down the page to the post Intel announces a bold plan to diversify its workforce East Palo Alto police investigate reports of multiple gunshots fired East Palo Alto families get food and toys for the holidays East Palo Alto has new leaders on its city council - Scroll to post on Facebook Ferguson case highlights need for national data n police shootings East Palo Alto has a new police chief East Palo Alto residents decide on desired attributes of their next city manager San Mateo County officials recommend an early flu shot East Palo Alto gets new interim city manager - Scroll to October 7, 2014 post Dolores Huerta: Obama was right in delaying action on immigration Congresswoman Jackie Speier calls on the NFL to immediately change its policy on domestic violence Several weekend shootings in East Palo Alto leave one man dead Study: Wealth of Calif. Nonprofits Not Evenly Spread Throughout State One of East Palo Alto's major parks gets a children's playground AME Zion Church leades express outrage over the killing of Michael Brown Young man dies in East Palo Alto shooting Community members meet the East Palo Alto police chief finalists Finalists will be interviewed for the East Palo Alto police chief position East Palo Alto is closer to getting a police chief - Scroll to item on the EPA Today Facebook page East Palo Alto residents observe National Night Out Two people killed and one injured in East Palo Alto shooting East Palo Alto City Council member decide on a process to select their next city manager A personal tribute: Remembering former State Assembly member Ira Ruskin The East Palo Alto Boxing Club claims the victory - scroll to Facebook posting Low voter turnout predicted for the June 2014 election East Palo Alto resident to be keynote speaker at local high school graduation Ethnic voters want environmental protections, but do their lawmakers East Palo Alto officials postpone the decision on garage conversions East Palo Alto tenants sue the nations's largest landlord The Obama Legacy Project: Latino groups launch project to save President Obama's legacy Key support for the rights of tenants Last minute appeal for Covered California registrations The challenge and promise of Common Core Grant given to improve the health of East Palo Alto children Time is running out to sign up in time Black history museum features a wealth of exhibits East Palo Alto City Council votes no to outsourcing police services Should East Palo Alto outsource its public safety services? Protect yourself from catching the flu California's Governor, Edmund Brown, declares drought State of Emergency for California U.S. deported 369,000 immigrants in 2013 The East Palo Alto community is warned about a utility scam East Palo organizations provide Christmas toys for local children Nelson Mandela, 1918 - 2013: South Africa Prepares Its Goodbye Book review in the New York Times of The Sixteen Round East Palo Alto has a new city council member Sixteen East Palo Alto residents apply for vacant council seat East Palo Alto City Council members elect new leaders Blacks were nearly 40 percent of U.S. Homeless in 2012 In California, Will Education Funds Reach the Students Who Need It Most? A former East Palo Alto police officer comes to Rond Davis' defense Four East Palo Alto police officers file a complaint charging racial discrimination City officials decide how to fill a vacant seat East Palo Alto gets an interim police chief East Palo Alto will soon lose its chief of police East Palo Alto seniors can obtain free, daily meals Palo Alto resident shot in East Palo Alto Fire destroys two East Palo Alto houses East Palo Alto's mayor holds reception for community college students East Palo Alto City Council member David Woods announces his resignation State official tours two East Palo Alto schools What do ethnic media say about the government shutdown? Local officials host forum on the Affordable Care Act and Covered California Opinion: Give new meaning to September 11th Sacramento, not Wshington set pace for immigration reform Back to school offers new opportunities to save lives EPA Today Update for November 19, 2013 - http://eepurl.com/I8_xT Two East Palo Alto teens show, road rage suspected 50 years later, civil rights leaders face bigger challenges The New Black Philanthropy: Looking bck to move forward Two community agencies honor national health center week City residents celebrate National Night Out Holder says the obvious: Drug War is a War on minorities East Palo Alto teacher receives high honor Local supervisor takes his office sessions on the road Mi Pueblo files for bankruptcy A shooting victim dies on Larkspur Avenue Afternoon fire damages two East Palo Alto residences Study highlights racial disparities in the assignment of students to local high schools Opinion: Marriage Equality is good for California Road rage, the suspected cause behind shooting Some local comments on the Supreme Court decision overturning California's Prop 8 Sealing youth offender records brings 'Chance of new life' A morning at Cooley Landing Park with Doug McConnell State Assembly passes CA Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Special emergency measures taken to keep EPA youth off the streets Proposed city budget calls for more staff changes RCSD Board appoints a new school superintendent An 'Award of Merit' goes to the City of East Palo Alto Filipino and Black Duo crash Silicon Valley party East Palo Alo Police plan DUI checkpoint East Palo Alto seeks residents to assist with its general plan Opinion: Spring can be a time of renewal East Palo Alto shooting leaves one dead, one injured Gov. Brown, healthcare advocates at odds over Medi-Cal expansion San Mateo County launches ban on plastic bags Campaign is launched to address the black infant and maternal mortality crisis Change financial insecurity to financial security Will Obama's plan affect urban gun violence? More input is needed to decide the future of regional open space preserves Luisa Buada named 2013 Woman of the Year in San Mateo County Spring showers bring increased risk of flooding Storage unit contains a dangerous weapons cache A new leader is selected for the Catholic Church East Palo Alto youth sow leadership roots Local organization gets new leadership Avoid paying taxes on a foreclosed home Featured news item on March 8, 2013: E ast Palo Alto is losing its city attorney The S.F. Giants world tour is coming to East Palo Alto A longtime community advocate is stepping down One local school celebrates national reading day with a former mayor One man killed, a teen injured by multiple California drops to 49th in school spending East Palo Alto has one of the highest demands for animal control services East Palo Alto's free shuttles are running again A community is forewarned about an accused murderer's release Male victim hospitalized after drive by assault Beware drinking and driving on Bay Road February is Black History Month See WORDS FROM THE WISE: America's Oldest Park Ranger Brings Black History to Life Families, friends and finalists celebrate the winner Super tips to survive Superbowl parties Ethnic Media's Collective Message to the White: Do It Now Second gun murder of the year recorded in East Palo Alto Opinion: Is there a need for gun control? East Palo Alto agency celebrates its anniversary and its founder Male shooting victim taken to a local hospital Local emergency declaration continued by East Palo Alto City Council East Palo Alto resident becomes city's first homicide of the year Banks settle foreclosure cost for $8.5 billion 2012-2013 flu season might hit San Mateo County early and strong Homeless black youth largely invisible to service providers The December floods lead city officials to consider an emergency proclamation East Palo Alto resident is the city's first shooting victim of the new year East Palo Alto Police to deploy "maximum" effort on New Year's Eve Poor would be first to barrel over the fiscal cliff Deadline rapidly approaching for foreclosure victims to get compensation Emergency efforts are underway to fix damaged creek levee American Red Cross opens evacuation center by East Palo Alto residents displaced by flooding San Mateo Credit Union holds Santa event in East Palo Alto Shooting leaves East Palo Alto resident mortally wounded Confronting our national nightmare $1 million gift to fund undocumented students scholarships East Palo Alto basketball team advocates for early screening East Palo Alto's youth rugby season is starting now Deadline approaches for homeowners seeking foreclosure review City issues emergency storm warnings Local police departments partner to fight crime and violence Latinos, Be Careful What You Wish For Growing diabetes rates are causing national and local concern Man shot in leg on Hibiscus Court Local youth football club wins league championship Obama's Win: An Inflection Point See the winners and losers in the local election results East Palo Alto's mayor stresses accomplishments San Mateo County Supervisors enact a new law to protect the environment East Palo Alto gets a new city manager Presidential Debate: Top 10 questions that weren't asked City residents hold a peace march and rally to find solutions to violence East Palo Alto residents plan a peace march and rally to protest recent violence Two men are killed in East Palo Alto hours apart Office manager for local dental office faces trial for embezzling
East Palo Alto Sanitary District Board member, Dennis Scherzer, faces censure Increasing poverty levels bring more health issues Let's build libraries not jails An Obama watch party celebrates in East Palo Alto A violent attack occurs in the city over the weekend A roadmap to the future of juvenile justice New ruling in the murder of East Palo Alto activist Relief for Payday loan borrowers Prop 34 would end California death penalty Dreamers can now apply for work permits online Major changes are coming to East Palo Alto There are Olympians without countries - and many regular people, NOT a dream come true just a dream deferred Community forum addresses black infant mortality rate It's more complicated than "Legal vs. Illegal".... Thirty-year-old man killed in East Palo Alto American children born to immigrant parents lagging behind, new study finds Offer of free pet services not being used in EPA More 9th grade black boys are enrolled in high school honors classes... Local candidate explains his misstatement Becoming a first-class citizen The revolutionary origins of Memorial Day and its political hijacking Minority birthrate highlights need for education reform David Lewis' alleged killer is deemed competent to stand trial Enacting a law to end all racial profiling No charges to be filed in death of six year old Zimmerman case ignites dialogue on Latino racial identity Huge grant award given for Cooley Landing Park Project What if Krop High had not suspended Trayvon Martin? Bank discrimination uncovered with respect to disclosed properties Voter drive designed to combat Latino disillusionment The Ravenswood Family Health Center celebrates a decade of service World premiere of music videos takes place in East Palo Alto A Special Report: Faces of Foreclosure East Palo Alto has an acting police chief Local school superintendent honored by the San Mateo County Women's Hall of Fame City council members make difficult staff cuts A new shooting investigation is underway East Palo Alto's police chief is selected as the interim city manager East Palo Alto's newly retired city manager has a new job Facebook Fallout - East Palo Alto worries it will disappear East Palo Alto's top manager announces his retirement Neighborhood organizers attend the State of the Union address Is the State of California on the mend? Gov. Edmund Brown issues proclamation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual "Freedom Train" runs this year Grants given to increase math skills Toy donations are urgently needed Nineteen-year-old dies from gunshot wounds City council elects new mayor and vice mayor East Palo Alto Skateboarding Center opens with fanfare Bring food waive library fines Winter gardening can yield results Organ donations give the gift of life San Mateo County sees drop in childhood obesity East Palo Alto Police issue a warning to city residents Residents get assistance with their housing issues Reports show social security cuts would hit people of color A new financial institution will open its doors in East Palo Alto East Palo Alto City Council member kicks off his campaign for county supervisor Community residents demand justice in death of six year old California Department of Health warns consumers not to eat certain foods Nationwide crackdown by immigration officials leads to local arrests Bad teeth a barrier to health and jobs East Palo Alto registers another homicide Crowd at town hall meeting protests large apartment sale Latest crime report shows that crime is down again Governor Brown proclaims 9/11 as Patriot Day in CA CA's governor vetoes more hands free legislation Redistricting brings Belle Haven and East Palo Alto closer Local candidates are gearing up for the November election Belle Haven school fire still under investigation EPA Greyhounds compete in the Junior Olympics East Palo Alto opens a new skateboarding center Strategic planning at a community retreat New anti-violence public service announcement Stopping the violent crime wave in the city Creating a strategic plan for Measure C funding Another shooting leads to a homicide Twenty six year old killed in second shooting of the week EPAPD unveils Summer Violence-Reduction Plan Twenty three year old killed in shooting Schedule changes for the "Free EPA Shuttle" Car shooting now a murder investigation IKEA goes green with new installations Gang activity becomes the focused target of law enforcement officials (See video below.) Preserving your clothes for storage Local organization replays concert video to honor Independence Day Police sweeps send a message to gang members East Palo Alto to host movie premiere Council members decide on summer funding Driver arrested and charged with a homicide Highlights from the police press briefing regarding two arrests in the triple shooting and murder case
Beginning to say "No" to the sale of medical marijuana in East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto's proposed marijuana dispensary is attracting more controversy An inspiring evening with East Palo Alto's mayor
High-risk offenders get second "Call-In" Voting against three bills that limit access to health care Simitian's privacy bill passed in California State Senate City's top manager proposes deep cuts East Palo Alto has an official emergency plan EPA Bulldogs win convincingly over struggling EPA Razorbacks East Palo Alto teacher wins top award
East Palo Alto loses a legend- Oneida 'Mother' Branch Sports: Bulldogs' time cut short in Sacramento Cooley Landing project gets a major grant Opinion: East Palo Alto parents deserve a Rocketship elementary school Silicon Valley Community Foundation launches interactive public website Sports: Bulldogs vs. Capitals - overcoming the tougher opponent For emergency quake information, call 211 Crime continues to decline in East Palo Alto Opinion: Mama Tiombe matters and so do you Sports: Bulldogs finally wake up and defend home Breaking ground for a high school in East Palo Alto Gap Fest: a blend of music with the smell of paint Chatting with the chief about crime reduction in East Palo Alto Graffiti Arts Project to hold Festival "GAP FEST" East Palo Alto welcomed SF Giants World Championship Trophy East Palo Alto City Council approves building of Richard May Athletic Field A new Chat with the Chief series is announced EPA Police Chief issues Letter to the Community about crime Elementary school teacher arrested for molesting student Whooping Cough vaccine now required for preteens Combating substance abuse in East Palo Alto San Francisco Giants World Trophy coming to East Palo Alto East Palo Alto Police conduct homicide investigation Assemblyman Rich Gordon leads first Budget Subcommittee on Resources and Transportation FEMA urges Arizona, California, and Nevada residents to prepare for winter flooding Rolling out the 211 Hotline in San Mateo County East Palo Alto turns down one of Gov. Brown's key budget proposals East Palo Alto Police Department launches new "Make the Call" website Rep. Eshoo votes against health care reform repeal Rep. Anna Eshoo elected to EPA Today Online Survey: Priorities for the East Palo Alto City Council East Palo Alto shooting investigation underway Local officials react to shootings in Tucson Upcoming memorial service for Katye Arlene Johnson McCall Borrowing guitars from the East Palo Alto Library East Palo Alto City Council meeting canceled because of small fire Suspected murderer Gregory Elarms pleads not guilty Council member Peter Evans responds to the East Palo Alto City Attorney Protect family from post-holiday dangers East Palo Alto experiencing lowest homicide rate in ten years A children's Christmas event to remember Brothers conspire to rob elderly victim David Lewis' alleged murderer could get maximum penalty East Palo Alto Graffiti Arts Project recognized nationally Suspect arrested for the murder of David Lewis Comprehensive report shows crime down in East Palo Alto Assemblymember Rich Gordon responds to repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' Bloomingdale's partners with East Palo Alto in toy drive Information from the City of East Palo Alto about flooding City of East Palo Alto responds to Council member Peter Evans' letter East Palo Alto Police release new crime statistical report Representative Eshoo opposes Obama tax deal Representative Eshoo issues a statement on the passage of the Dream Act New mayor and vice mayor selected for East Palo Alto The 21st District gets a new state assemblymember Chat with the Chief meeting in December Beware the 12 top scams of the holiday season East Palo Alto gets a new city manager East Palo Alto's emergency shelter opens early East Palo Alto Police Department improves its Opinion: Building a Field of Dreams East Palo Alto City Council members face a tough decision East Palo Alto Police to get license plate readers EPA Connect II to address homelessness in East Palo Alto New Chat with Chief series starts at end of November - To be rescheduled After-school programs given awards for curbing childhood obesity Year to date report shows crime down in East Palo Alto Voter unhappiness in East Palo Alto EPA residents create vision for RBD/4 Corners October collection drive - local pharmacies are still collecting mercury thermometers San Mateo County to flip switch on largest solar project Ravenswood Family Health Center receives major grant Pres. Obama to fundraise in Palo Alto today Local "Make the Call" television show wins regional award A Message for East Palo Alto Voters - Read and comment on this article online on EPA Today A Tribute to Omo - My Personal Perspective. Read and comment on this article online on EPA Today Elbert Mitchell's Home Going Celebration Remarks on the death of Charlesetta Fishman The Dalai Lama will meet with East Palo Alto students Emerging scam involving housing offers and fake checks October is Domestice Violence Awareness Month Former East Palo Alto resident new basketball coach at Menlo Atherton High School New Year-to-Date Crime Statistical Report released for East Palo Alto East Palo Alto Police Department releases October crime prevention newsletter PG&E gives an apology to the City of East Palo Alto Ira Ruskin named Legislator of the Year Caltrain installs new suicide prevention signs An examination of Stanford University's ties to East Palo Alto Sen. Joe Simitian launches 10th annual "There Oughta Be A Law" contest A poem in honor of Jeanne Cuffey Tatum, a Daughter of Lite An urgent call for support: Defend the Right to Vote Last call for comments on the Transportation Improvement Program Thinking about the unthinkable again City manager announcement for East Palo Alto coming soon David Lewis' murder not yet solved Latest crime statistical report released for the city Fifty five jobs with high growth East Palo Alto Police launch Graffiti Arts Project Caltrain holds public hearing on possible fare increases FasTrak privacy bill passes California Legislature Chat with the Chief meeting to discuss David Lewis murder case July 2010 crime report released for East Palo Alto U.S. bill eliminates lead in drinking water Rep. Anna G. Eshoo's bill H.R. 5289 Get the Lead Out, which is designed to eliminate lead from drinking water was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. Click here to read more about the bill. Fourth episode of Make the Call television series premieres East Palo Alto passes resolution to stop Arizona's immigration law A letter to the Palo Alto City Council regarding racial profiling State officials warn Californians to prepare for summer weather Newly released East Palo Alto Crime Statistical Report The East Palo Alto Police Department has released its Crime Statistical Report for the first six months of 2010. See it here. Gov. Schwarzenegger offers reward in David Lewis murder case California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he is offering a $50,000 reward for information regarding the death of East Palo Alto resident David Lewis. Get more details about his offer here. East Palo Alto officials conduct gun-buy back event For the second year in a row, East Palo Alto's mayor and the city's police department will hold a gun buy-back event in East Palo Alto. Click here for more information about the event. Federal money to go to East Palo Alto youth program The Office of U.S. Congressional Representative Anna Eshoo has issued information detailing a U.S. Congressional subcommittee's approval of money to an East Palo Alto youth program. Get the details about the subcommittee's appropriations here. San Mateo County has whooping cough prevention plan Citing information to show that whooping cough has reached epidemic levels in the State of California, the San Mateo County Health Department has adopted a whooping cough prevention plan to protect San Mateo County residents. Read about the plan. Zero tolerance policy for fireworks The East Palo Alto Police Department is implementing a zero tolerance policy for the use of fireworks in East Palo Alto this July 4th. Get details about the policy here. May 2010 Crime Statistical Report released for East Palo Alto The East Palo Alto Police Department released the latest crime report for the City of East Palo Alto. Click here to see which crimes went down and which ones went up. East Palo Alto resident victim of motorcycle crash Chief Ron Davis comments on Seattle experience Interim Police Chief John Diaz selected as Seattle's next police chief East Palo Alto veteran to be honored California State Assembly member Ira Ruskin will honor retired Army Staff Sargeant June Moss in Sacramento on Wednesday, June 23. Click here for more details. The San Mateo County Transit District announced that fares will go up in July. Get more information about the fare increases by clicking here. Updated: Announcement of final rites for David Lewis David Lewis' ideas influenced Pasadena Police policy
Statements concerning David Lewis' death from: Community leader David Lewis was shot and killed Competition for Seattle police chief position down to two candidates. Read more about the original three finalists. LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS Seattle police chief candidates make last pitch for job
The City of East Palo Alto will soon end its search for a new city manager this June. The final candidates for the job will be presented to the community in a few weeks. Get more information in this attached article. Recommending East Palo Alto's Chief of Police Members of the East Palo Alto community met with representatives from the Seattle police search committee to share their thoughts regarding East Palo Alto's Chief of Police Ron Davis and his application to be Seattle, Washington's new police chief. Read the article about this meeting here.
See Seattle newspaper articles: Davis Lewis is featured in 'Soul of a Citizen' in the Huffington Post Chief Davis in the news in Seattle EPA Police Chief Ron Davis now among three finalists for Seattle police chief position. See Davis' statement. YUCA celebrates rent roll Backs New Orleans has a new police chief Chief Ron Davis: A profile from New Orleans The Handwriting is on the Wall EPA Police Chief is semi-finalist for Seattle police chief position Honoring Lt. Rahn Sibley and his 36 years of community service
Newly Released East Palo Alto Crime Stats for April 2010 The East Palo Alto Police Department has released the latest crime statistics for the city. Click here to read the newly released report. YUCA Celebrates Rent Roll Backs It was an important victory for some East Palo Alto apartment tenants and Youth United for Community Action(YUCA) chose to recognize the victory with a rally and a celebration. Get more information about the event here. Sequoia Hospital Achieves a First in San Mateo County Sequoia Hospital is the first hospital to implement a special life saving system for heart attack victims. Read about it here. EPA Police Chief is a semifinalist for Seattle Police Chief Position Chief Ron Davis, East Palo Alto's Chief of Police said he was "extremely pleased and honored to be considered for the Seattle Police Chief position." Read about his selection and read more of his comments here. Last chance for census mailback responses Next Steps - Operation Ceasefire San Mateo County Health Dept. holds last H1N1 Flu Clinic in East Palo Alto Test of Tsunami warning system Read the EPA Today Online Blog: President Obama Needs to be Out in Front More Often Congressional Representative Comments on Healthcare Reform Bill Passage Congresswoman Anna Eshoo issued comments regarding the passage of the healthcare reform bill on Sunday, March 21. Read her comments here. New Superintendent Named for School District The Sequoia Union High School District announced that a new superintendent has been named for the 8,200-student district. Go here to learn more about the district's selection. Letter to the Community on Operation Ceasefire The East Palo Alto Police Department has issued a Letter to the Community regarding the implementation of "Operation Ceasefire." Get more details about this violence and drug market reduction strategy here. East Palo Alto Police Release Latest Crime Statistics The East Palo Alto Police Department released the latest statistics which show the overall state of crime in East Palo Alto. Click here to see the report. Wells Fargo Acquires Apartments Wells Fargo Bank announced that it has acquired the entire Woodlnd Park Apartment portfolio which was formerly owned by Page Mill Properties. See the announcement here. U.S. Post Office Makes Signicant Changes in Service The U.S. Postmaster has outlined a ten year plan for the U.S Post Office that would change the current way the U.S Post Office serves the country. Go here to see the details of the plan. Strengthening California's Hands-Free and Anti-Texting Laws State Senator Joe Simitian has proposed a new bill that would strengthen the current hands-free/texting law. Click on proposed new bill to find out more. East Palo Alto Police Conduct Curfew The East Palo Alto Police Department announced that it will conduct a special curfew on February 25. Get more details about the curfew here. Emergency Preparedness Meeting Held After Plane Disaster The emergency preparedness meeting was planned weeks earlier, but it was ironic that it was held after the fatal airplane crash in East Palo Alto. Click here to read what happened at the meeting. U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo issued a statement on the plane which crashed in East Palo Alto on February 17. Read her statement here. EPADV Celebrates an Anniversary East Palo Alto Digital Village celebrated its tenth anniversary at an evening dinner. Go here to learn more about the celebration. School Superintendent Announces Retirement Patrick Gemma, Sequoia Union High School District Superintendent, announced that he would retire in June 2010. Click announcement to get more details. The East Palo Alto Police Department has a basketball team and the team has already started competing. Who is on the team and who is the team playing? Find out here. February 2010 National African American (Black) History Month At its Tuesday, February 2 meeting the East Palo Alto City Council declared February 2010 as National African American (Black) History Month. See the proclamation here.
San Mateo County Holds Free H1N1 Vaccination Clinics The San Mateo County Health Department will hold free H1N1 vaccination clinics throughout the county starting Tuesday, January 12. Click on clinic to see the dates and locations.
Operation 4th Quarter Final Report
News about the Parole Reentry Program
An Important Message to the Community
U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo Secures Millions
Operation 4th Quarter - Update
A Smooth Election for East Palo Alto's Mayor and Vice Mayor
New High School for East Palo Alto
Operation 4th Quarter - Second Update
State Funding for Domestic Violence Shelters
Mi Pueblo Supermarket Approved
The East Palo Alto Police Department released its Operation 4th Quarter Update report. Read about the city's latest crime statistics here.
East Palo Alto Police Launch "Cultural Competency" Series
Police Chief Ron Davis Releases "Letter to Community"
East Palo Alto Losing City Manager
SamTrans Announces Service Reductions and Fare Increases
East Palo Alto City Officials Hold Protest Demonstration
Release of "Sexually Violent Predator"
East Palo Alto Police Launch Operation 4th Quarter
New Federal Bill Supports Local Water Projects
East Palo Alto Police Seek National Accreditation
Graffiti Arts Program Photo Book
The East Palo Alto Police Department has released its latest activity report which details the impact that the city's ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection System has had on reducing crime in East Palo Alto. Click Activity Report to see the results. Finding Summer Employment for Young People A coalition of organizations and their supporters made a special request to the East Palo Alto City Council at its May 19, 2009 city council meeting. Click here to find out about the organization's request.
Police Complaint Report The East Palo Alto Police Department's "Complaints Against the Police Summary Report," shows the number of complaints that were filed in 2008 against the city's police and the steps the department has taken to address the complaints. Click the report to get the complete details. Newly Released Crime Statistics for East Palo Alto The East Palo Alto Police Department released the most recent crime statistics for the City of East Palo Alto. The release shows that overall, crime has gone down in the city. Get more information and see a detailed report here. California's First Lady Maria Shriver Launches Website A new California website was launched by the state's First Lady Maria Shriver to assist working families. According to information on the website, visitors to the site will discover opportunities that will enable them to put money in their pocket and food on their table along with job resources and educational tools to use for their personal advancement. See the website here.
New Data Shows Disporportionately High Number of Evictions The Fair Rent Coalition, an East Palo Alto tenants group released new data on April 30 to show that there are a disproportionately high number of tenant evictions from apartments owned by Page Mill Properties, East Palo Alto's largest apartment holder. See a copy of the released data.
Facts about Swine Flu There is national and even worldwide concern about the possibility of an H1N1 (Swine Flu) epidemic developing. Here is a fact sheet about the H1N1 Flu that tells what it is and how you can tell whether you have it. See the H1N1 Swine Flu fact sheet.
Parole Reentry Program Achieves Promising Results The East Palo Alto Police Department released statistics on April 8 to show that the Parole Reentry Program is achieving promising results. Officials from the program will appear on Talking with Henrietta, a local television show, on Thursday, April 9 to discuss the program. The public is invited to attend the show to participate as a part of the studio audience. Go here for more details.
East Palo Alto's First Quarter Crime Statistics are released The East Palo Alto Police Department made public the First Quarter Crime Statistics report it has for the City of East Palo Alto. Read the report and see the statistics.
Legal Judgment Involving the City of East Palo Alto Leaves Mixed Feelings It has been an ongoing legal battle, but the legal part of the battle might now be over. Get more details about the latest court decision involving East Palo Alto.
East Palo Alto Police Officers Will Attend Funeral Eight members of the East Palo Alto Police Department will attend the funeral service for four slain Oakland police officers. For more information, go to article Honoring Four of Their Own. Jobs Not Jail East Palo Alto parolees will report to the city's police department to report for jobs not jail. This city program is one of the first in California. Read more about it here. Operation 4th Quarter The East Palo Alto Police Department released in Operation 4th Quarter Report and listed the latest crime statistics along with the department's on-going crime reduction efforts. Read the latest Operation 4th Quarter Report.
East Palo Alto Housing Crisis Continues For many East Palo Alto renters, it has been a long struggle, and the end of the struggle is not yet in sight. Read Chris Lund's update on the current state of East Palo Alto rental housing crisis. Out of Harms Way Issues Final Report Another Tool for Fighting Crime The East Palo Alto community has a new website for tenants and others who are interested in learning about the city's housing crisis. Get more information about the new community website. No More Tears Training Continues Special Announcement from the East Palo Alto Police Chief In a special announcement to the community, East Palo Alto Police Chief Ronald Davis issued new goals for his January "Chat with the Chief" meeting. Read Davis' special announcement. ShotSpotter Goes Citywide A crime fighting system that encompassed a few blocks in East Palo Alto is now expanded to include the whole city. Get the details here. The East Palo Alto Police Department Sets a 2009 Goal In his latest Letter to the Community, released on Friday, December 26, 2008, East Palo Alto Police Chief Ronald Davis set a major goal for the City of East Palo Alto and called upon the East Palo Alto community to support a local movement. Read his entire letter by clicking this link. Palo Alto Police Department Unveils Community Outreach Plan The Palo Alto Police Department unveiled a comprehensive outreach plan to the Palo Alto City Council at its Monday night meeting on December 15. The Council meeting took place at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at 525 Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto. Get the details of the plan here. The Community Responds East Palo Alto community members met with Mayor Ruben Abrica and the city's Police Chief Ron Davis to discuss ways of ending the recent shootings in East Palo Alto. Read Addressing Ways to Stop the Violence. To see Chief Davis' latest "Letter to the Community," go here. East Palo Alto Shootings A rash of shooting incidents in East Palo Alto is causing increasing concern among the city's residents. Two people were shot on Monday, December 8. Read three police releases about the incidents, including the latest one that occurred on December 8. The Page Mill Properties firm, which represents 1700 rental units in East Palo Alto, issued a press release on Tuesday, November 25 that stated that the City of East Palo Alto had ended its litigation efforts against the firm. Read the complete release here. November 5 - A Very Special Day The November election and its aftermath now have a special meaning for many different people. For Muisi-kongo Malonga, a young woman who works in East Palo Alto, the day after the election was a very special day. She awoke on November 5 with a double reason to celebrate. Click here to see why November 5 will always be a very special day for her.
EPA Mayor Sends Letter of Protest East Palo Alto Mayor Patricia Foster sent a letter to Palo Alto Mayor Larry Klein to protest recent remarks by Palo Alto Police Chief Lynne Johnson which were interpreted as encouraging Palo Alto's police to engage in racial profiling. Read the complete text of Mayor Foster's letter here.
East Palo Alto Parolee Program Receives Million Dollar Grant The East Palo Alto Police Department announced on October 22, 2008 that it had received a $1.1 million grant to implement a 14-month pilot parolee work program. Get more information about the grant and the program here. Click on the Request for Qualifications to see what the department is seeking to fulfill the needs of the program.
Report Releleased on Increasing Minority Voters The James Irvine Foundation released an important report the week of September 21 which presents new research and suggestions to increase voting rates within low-income and multicultural communities. See the report.
Bay Road Improvements in Jeopardy
Confronting the Spread of HIV/AIDS in Minority Communities
Part of a Winning Team There are more minorties getting involved in swimming. Find out what has prevented them from doing so in the past and why there is a growing interest in swimming in minority communities now. See Part of a Winning Team.
Tips for Preventing a House Burglary The East Palo Alto Police Department has published 12 tips to assist residents in preventing residential burglaries. The tips appear in the department's latest Crime Prevention Newsletter. See it here.
Youth United for Community Action and other supporters of the rights of renters in East Palo Alto held a march to protest recent rent increases. Click here to get more details about the march.
Soldiers Vindicated After 64 Years Twenty eight African American soldiers were finally found innocent of lynching a white man. It took 64 years for the truth to be accepted and a travesty of justice to be corrected. Get the details.
Read the Text of Obama's Berlin Speech
A Popular Attraction What festival celebrates collard greens, features Collard Greens Ice Cream and has a Collard Greens Queen and King Cook Off Contest? The Collard Greens Cultural Festival in East Palo Alto Alto, of course. Read more about it.
July 15 - Mrs. Barbara's Mouton Birthday Mrs. Barbara Mouton was the inspiration for the City of East Palo Alto's incorporation in 1983. At its meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, the East Palo Alto City Council will pay tribute to Mrs. Mouton in honor of her birthday. Read more about her here.
More Assistance for Homeowners and Renters The State of California Franchise Tax Board announced that it has a special program that will provide additional assistance to homeowners and renters. Go here for more information. Gov. Schwarzenegger Talks about California's Wildfires .
A New Bill to Prevent Foreclosures Representatives from consumer groups and local and state officials watched on Tuesday, July 8 as a new state bill was signed that would protect California homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure. To get more information about the bill and to see a photo of the bill's signing, click on the following link. New Legislation to Protect Child Care in San Mateo County On July 3, a new bill was signed into law, which would enable an 200 additional children to get affordable child care in San Mateo County. Senate Bill 1304, authored by State Senator Joe Simitian will also enable other children throughout the county to get additional hours of care. Get more details about the bill here.
Dealing with the Heat California officials are urging state residents to prepare for the current heat wave. See what they are doing and what they suggest others do. Get additional tips for staying cool here.
East Palo Alto Celebrates 25th Anniversary The scheduled East Palo Alto City Council meeting on July 1 was turned into an occasion for celebration. Go here to read why it was an evening for nostalgia.
Zero Tolerance Policy for July 4th The East Palo Alto Police Department has issued a Letter to the Community" as a reminder to residents that fireworks are illegal inEast Palo Alto and that the Police Department will adopt a zero tolerance policy on the 4th of July. Read the entire letter. Hands-free Cell Phones Senate Bill 1613, the bill which makes it illegal to drive while holding a cell phone, becomes law this July 1. Get more information about the bill here.
The East Palo Alto Police Department released figures showing the results achieved from the "Crime Emergency" that was declared last April. See the details from the police department's latest report issued on June 11, 2008.
Fireworks are Illegal The East Palo Alto Police Department is attempting to notify all residents of a new city ordinance which now makes it illegal to use fireworks within the city.
New Grantees The Palo Alto Community Fund announced that it had awarded grants to 30 local community organizations. Read about the fund and its new grantees.
Even Sentor Barack Obama, himself, admitted that he was involved in history in the making. Find out why here.
Working as an Agent for Social Change Two East Palo Alto City interns made a special presentation to the East Palo Alto City Council. Read what they said during their presentation.
Read East Palo Alto Police Chief Ron Davis' latest "Letter to the Community," news about the recent appointments of two police captains and the newly released highlights of the first week of the "Crime Emergency."
Crime Emergency Implemented
Aggressive Recruitment Campaign The East Palo Alto Police held a recruitment fair on Saturday, March 22 to attract new officers. The accompanying article titled Working to fill vacancies gives more details
Local Campaign Volunteers Working for Obama
East Palo Alto City Council Approved Urgency Rent Ordinance. East Palo Alto City Council approved urgency rent ordinance to place a 6 month moratorium on rent increases. Go here for more details
Dealing with Power Outages The office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz
Kniss has sent emails to area residents with steps to take in the
event of a power outage. Go here
to see the steps.
Fall - Winter 2007 Public Hearings on Romic The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) is seeking public comment on Wednesday, October 10 regarding Romic. Please go here for more details.
Public Hearings on Romic The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) is seeking public comment on Wednesday, October 10 regarding Romic. Please go here for more details. May 2007 The Levee is Fixed 
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo was among the first to announce that East Palo Alto's Levee is now fixed. Read her announcement here. April 2007 New General Manager for the Four Seasons
Mercer brings 27 years of experience which he obtained from working in the hospitality industry in several countries. He succeeds Robert Whitfield who is now working for the Four Seasons in Hawaii. Look for more news in the next edition of East Palo Alto Today.
32 area congregations call on the U.S. Congress to halt ICE Raids. Click here to see what they are demanding. March 2007 Local Businesses Win Awards
East Palo Alto's Third Annual Business Expo was greeted with applause and awards. The applause came from those who attended the event which was held Thursday, March 29 at the new East Palo Alto Family YMCA on Bell Street. The awards were given to eight East Palo Alto businesses. Rick Green, received an award on behalf of Circuit City, which was named the East Palo Alto Corporate Business of the Year. Guillermina Gonzalez accepted an award as the owner of El Galope Tacqueria, which is celebrating its 17th year as the small business which has been in the community the longest.
Six other businesses received monetary awards through Citibank's Women's Awards Program, which is coordinated locally with Start Up. The recipients of the grant awards included: Victoria Estrada of Vision Cleaning Services, Dee Uhila of Pacific Tonga Maa Tonga USA, Maria Hernandez of Salud en Casa Hernandez Cleaning Service, Terry Clark of California Alzheimer's Placement and Resource Service, Ines Alvisar of Decoraciones Alvizar and Henrietta J. Burroughs of East Palo Alto Today and the East Palo Alto Center for Community Media. In thanking all who participated in the event, Raquel Medina, East Palo Alto's Redevelopment Agency Coordinator said, "Our City, the YMCA, Start UP, The East Palo Alto Belle Haven Chamber of Commerce, our local food providers and our local businesses all benefited from the information and materials you brought to our community. Find out more in the upcoming issue of East Palo Alto Today. A Tribute to Mrs. Barbara Mouton
Mrs. Barbara Mouton was the first mayor of East Palo Alto. During her funeral service on March 23, 2007, she was honored as the first mayor of East Palo Alto and as the inspiration for the incorporation of East Palo Alto as a city. Go here to see a slide presentation by Meda Okelo, showing some of those who attended her funeral to pay her tribute. Should We Be Concerned? Earthquakes aren't the only natural disasters for which area residents need to prepare. To get information on one more naturally occurring phenomenon that deserves our attention, click here. New Library for Edison McNair Academy
Wednesday, March 7, 2007 marked a very special day for the students and the administrators at the Edison McNair Academy in East Palo Alto. To find out why, see the inside article on Edison McNair. February 2007
An overflow crowd attended the grand opening of the East Palo Alto Family YMCA. For more details, click here.
People came from cities throughout the Bay Area to participate in East Palo Alto's first Peace and Unity March and Rally Saturday, February 3. To read what one East Palo Alto resident had to say about the event, see "East Palo Alto Peace and Unity March and Rally."
See Community Reception for more details. Stopping the Violence
East Palo Alto is seeing an upsurge in violence. Click here to get more details on what is being done to calm the immediate situation and stop future incidents. East Palo Alto Family YMCA Opens to the Public
Mrs. Barbara Mouton, East Palo Alto's first elected Mayor, was selected by television station KQED to be a recipient of its Local Heroes Award. Mrs. Mouton was one of six awardees selected by the station in honor of Black History Month which is celebrated in February. She and the other award recipients will have their profiles presented in sixty second spots throughout the first week in February. Mrs. Mouton was interviewed at the Community Development Institute by KQED TV producer Jim Yager. She will receive her award at a dinner at KQED on February 6. In speaking about Mrs Mouton, Goro Mitchell, the Executive Director said, "She is a legend.It is an honor to work with her in this community." January 2007 
Newly Released Statistics East Palo Alto Police release Jan 2007 crime statistics, which continue to show an overall decrease in crime. See chart. 
The East Palo Alto City Council finally took action to censure City Councilmember A. Peter Evans. The vote came at the council's meeting the evening of January 9 with Councilmember Evans abstaining. It was the council majority's third try. During the meeting the the East Palo Alto City Council apologized for the conduct and actions that led to Evans censure. 
A Call for Unity Representatives of East Palo Alto's Somoan and Tongan communities held a press conference Thursday, January 11 to announce that they are united in the citywide effort to put an end to youth violence. Speakers at the conference included Mayor David Woods, former Mayor Ruben Abrica, Police Chief Ron Davis and other local leaders. The press conference was held after last month's fatal shooting of 16 year old Maikeli Iongi and 19 year old Melevea Fifita in a separate incident. During the meeting, Samoan Chief Mau said, "This generation is a generation that needs peace in its life. Peace comes from family. We want unity and peace with all races, and all nationalities in East Palo Alto." See the attached police report about several of the suspects who were arrested in one of the incidents. December 2006 
David Woods Elected East Palo Alto's New Mayor In a step against tradition, the East Palo Alto City Council voted to elect city council member David Woods as the city's new mayor. The vote was taken at the council's regular Tuesday evening meeting on December 5. Vice Mayor Peter Evans was in line to become mayor, but the council said it was not comfortable electing him as mayor given the possibility that he might be censured, given the harassment charges filed against him. Read more about the election in the upcoming issue of East Palo Alto Today. It's Now Official In an official "Statement of the Vote," which was issued on December 5, 2006 Warren Slocum, San Mateo County's Chief Elections Officer, certified the results of the November 7, 2006 Gubernatorial Election. The Statement showed that with 251 votes cast, Ruben Abrica and David Woods were certified as the newly elected East Palo Alto City Council members while John Bostic, Larry James Moody, and Marcelino Lopez were certified as official members of the Ravenswood City School District Governing Board. Measure C passed with 152 votes yes with 74 no. Measure D was defeated with 182 no votes with 44 yes and Measure E was defeated with 150 no votes to 78 yes votes. November 2006 
Acting School Superintendent Fails to Receive Permanent Appointment At the urging of several of the Ravenswood City School District's newly elected board members, the Ravenswood trustees decided not to appoint Maria Meza-De La Vega as the school district's permanent superintendent. New board members Larry Moody and John Bostic convinced the trustees before their evening meeting on November 28 to leave the permanent appointment of the district's superintendent for the newly elected board. 
Amid caroling and cups of hot chocolate, the switch was turned thrown to light the 30 foot Community Tree standing at the entrance to the Four Seasons Hotel in East Palo Alto. Mayor Ruben Abrica said, "This is the beginning of a new tradition. It's so good to see the Four Season's Hotel reach out to the [East Palo Alto] community." Children's choirs representing three groups - African American, Latino and Pacific Island - performed at the event, which was held on Monday, November 27. |
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The Four Seasons Hotel Silicon
Valley at East Palo Alto has a new general manager. Tracy Mercer assumed
his new duties at the hotel earlier this month. His last position was
as the general manager at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi,
which is a luxury hotel in Japan.
A Dream Fulfilled
A Day to Remember
In a meeting room that was
filled to capacity, Dr. Emmett Carson the new CEO and President of the
recently merged Silicon Valley Community Foundation, met members of
the East Palo Alto community and discussed the foundation's approach
to grant-making.
The East Palo Alto Family YMCA
had a successful opening on Saturday, January 20. The parking lot in
front of the building was full, and as soon as one car pulled out of
a parking space, another one pulled in and family members emerged. "I
am really jazzed," said Sharifa Wilson, Chair of the Board of the East
Palo Alto Family YMCA. "This building has been 10 years in the making.
People are impressed by the quality of the building and the equipment,"
she said. See