East Palo Alto Sun

Last night’s East Palo Alto City Council meeting was packed with significant updates. Here is a streamlined summary of the key decisions: Financial & Administrative Updates * Debt Reduction: Council approved a staff recommendation to retire redevelopment debt, a strategic move designed to save the city money. * Council Term Limits:

East Palo Alto’s EV growth means cleaner local air, fewer routine vehicle maintenance costs, and fewer gas station trips. Charging hubs can also boost nearby businesses by turning quick stops into real visits—helping our city stay competitive.

There has been significant discussion recently regarding Flock safety cameras. Some have argued that East Palo Alto should disable these license plate readers, fearing they could be used by ICE for immigration enforcement. However, the facts are straightforward: ICE does not use Flock cameras, nor do they need them to

I have been tracking the Ravenswood School District’s CAASPP performance for several years, and this year brings some very encouraging news from Costaño School of the Arts. CAASPP tests are state exams testing basic proficiency in subjects like Math and English. Test scores have risen dramatically; while they remain

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is the state's official system for academic testing. Established in 2014, it replaced the older STAR program to align with more rigorous academic standards designed to prepare students forcollege and career readiness.   The CAASPP is primarily a computer-based assessment

The Impact of East Palo Alto's 2.5% Rental Tax (Measure JJ) East Palo Alto imposes a 2.5% tax on gross rental income. Although originally presented to voters as a fee paid exclusively by landlords, the economic reality is that this is a tax paid by tenants.

On Thursday, December 18, I attended a community meeting at East Palo Alto City Hall regarding a new proposal from Swenson Development and Construction. They are planning a 135-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) development at the corner of Bay Road and University Avenue, adjacent to the old post office. Project