On Thursday, May 21st, the City of Palo Alto hosted a celebratory event marking the kickoff for the construction of the Newell Street Bridge. Built way back in 1911, this bridge is finally being replaced as part of the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA) flood improvement project. The
Before I was elected to the East Palo Alto City Council, my journey in local government began on the Public Works & Transportation Commission (PWTC). For those unfamiliar with the acronym, the PWTC is an advisory board that meets monthly to review proposals regarding our roads, parks, sidewalks, and general
Many residents have questions about the implementation and impact of Flock Safety cameras throughout East Palo Alto. To provide transparency and a clearer picture of how this technology is utilized, the East Palo Alto Police Department has released data detailing the specific types of criminal activity identified through these Automated
On April 7, 2026, the East Palo Alto City Council will once again convene to debate the ongoing usage and efficacy of the Flock Safety ALPR (Automated License Plate Reader) system. To ensure residents are fully informed, the City of East Palo Alto regularly publishes detailed transparency reports that outline
At 1:41 a.m. last night, thousands of East Palo Alto residents were abruptly awakened by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake. While this event did not result in widespread structural failure, its timing and intensity served as a visceral reminder of our vulnerability. This was not the "Big
In 2019, East Palo Alto passed an ambitious Inclusionary Housing Policy. The goal was noble: ensure that new developments carved out space for low- and moderate-income residents. On paper, requiring a 20% on-site affordable set-apart for both rentals and for-sale homes sounded like a win for equity. But six years
One of the primary reasons I ran for City Council was a simple but vital goal: making East Palo Alto a more walkable and bikeable city. To achieve that, we need infrastructure that doesn't just exist, but actually feels safe and welcoming to use. Recently, we secured an
The "Missing Middle" Math Problem: Why We Aren’t Building Small Infill Housing We talk a lot about the "Missing Middle"—those duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes that bridge the gap between massive apartment complexes and sprawling single-family estates. They are the holy grail of urban density.
When we talk about environmentalism, we often think of solar panels or recycling bins. But in the Bay Area, one of the most powerful "green" moves we can make has nothing to do with what we buy, and everything to do with where we build. Building more housing
Charged with child sex abuse, East Palo Alto employee gets character reference from council memberA former East Palo Alto city employee is accused of repeatedly molesting and supplying drugs to a 13-year-old he met while working for the city, according to San Mateo County prosecutors in newly obtained court documents
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:
New fields at Caesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School give East Palo Alto youth a safe, accessible space for sports and connection, improving well-being and making community gatherings possible.