Christopher Kao

Christopher Kao

My name is Chris and I am a resident of East Palo Alto. I serve on the East Palo Alto Planning Commission and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee.

What Happened to the Talking Heads Sculpture?

While walking to dinner in Hayes Valley, I spotted the “Talking Heads” sculpture—once in East Palo Alto. Its creator, local artist Oleg Lobykin, told me it was a temporary installation to spark conversation about public art. Now in San Francisco, it may return home someday.
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Why My Wife and I Choose to Share One Car in East Palo Alto

When my wife and I got married, we were offered the gift of a second car — and we said no. In car-dependent East Palo Alto, that choice might sound odd, but sharing one car has brought us closer, saved money, and made our daily commute an intentional part of our life together.
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A New Community Garden Takes Root in East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto’s beloved community garden is finding new life on Demeter Street. Led by Fresh Approach, the new space reconnects the city with its agricultural roots and invites residents to grow, learn, and volunteer together.
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Big Wins for East Palo Alto: $25M in New Transit Investments

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority just funded $25M in projects that boost mobility for East Palo Alto—Dumbarton West Connector design, EPX service expansion, and Ride Plus to Palo Alto Transit Center. Here’s why this matters.
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