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Inside Austin's Agenda: City Council Member Marc Duchen

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AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday’s episode of Inside Austin’s Agenda, host Grace Reader will sit down with Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen to talk about upcoming budget conversations now that the council has wrapped up for its summer break. Austin is projecting a budget deficit heading into the next fiscal year. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has also stated that the city will need to address "budget asteroids" — including the state tax cap and the…See the Story

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Korean Grocery Chain Mega Mart Plans Bay Area Expansion in East Palo Alto - The Registry

Korean grocery chain Mega Mart is expanding its Bay Area presence by securing permits for a new location in East Palo Alto, where it plans to occupy a former Target store. The expansion comes as the company works through property ownership changes affecting another planned location. Mega Mart has applied for building permits to open […] The post Korean Grocery Chain Mega Mart Plans Bay Area Expansion in East Palo Alto appeared first on The Regis…Read Article

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All Lanes Open Following Injury Crash on Northbound 101 in East Palo Alto

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(KRON) -- All lanes are back open following an injury crash Monday on the northbound lanes of Highway 101 in East Palo Alto, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP advised that a severe traffic alert had been issued for the crash that had initially blocked all lanes. As of shortly after 4 p.m., the CHP announced that all lanes had reopened. Video: CHP cruiser wipes out lane-splitting motorcyclist on I-280 The crash occurred south of…East Palo Alto · East Palo AltoSee the Story

‘A deep sense of betrayal’: East Palo Alto community mourns the closure of The Primary School

The Primary School, a tuition-free private school that serves K-8 students from low-income families in East Palo Alto and the East Bay, announced it will shut down at the end of the 2025-26 school year.  The Primary School is funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), the philanthropic organization established and owned by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan. The school first opened in 2016 as a collaborative effort be…Mark Zuckerberg · East Palo AltoRead Article

Controversy for Street Resurfacing in East Palo Alto

In East Palo Alto the repair works on some streets have polarized the community as parents face delays in picking up their children from school while other residents feel that these jobs are necessary. It is a dilemma that for some it is a headache and for others it is a good plan to improve the city. “I think it hurts us all because we have to go looking for parking,” said Marcela Yepes, resident of East Palo Alto. This is just one of the many …East Palo Alto · East Palo AltoRead Article

Denial of backyard unit sparks debate in East Palo Alto

Modest plans took a heated turn after city staff revoked East Palo Alto resident Akhil Aggrawal’s permit to convert his garage into an accessory dwelling unit following a failed building inspection.  The post Denial of backyard unit sparks debate in East Palo Alto appeared first on Palo Alto Online.East Palo Alto · East Palo AltoRead Article

Fighting for a better future: the DEI gap in climate policy

From smoggy skies to flood-prone neighborhoods, not every community in San Mateo County faces climate change in the same way. As cities roll out new sustainability initiatives and emergency preparedness plans, questions of equity and inclusion come to the forefront. Who gets clean air, safe housing, and disaster resources, and who gets left behind? This reveals how deeply environmental justice is tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). A…Climate Change · East Palo AltoRead Article

East Palo Alto’s Cinco de Mayo festival celebrates Latino culture, community, and connection

The scent of numerous food stalls mixed with the sounds of mariachi and kids’ laughter in the crowd at the 40th anniversary of East Palo Alto’s Cinco de Mayo festival on May 4th, 2025. The festival began with a parade, followed by the festival at Bell Street Park. While many came for the music, food, and dancing, others found something deeper — resources, neighborhood connections, and a space to celebrate heritage in harmony. Held annually in Ea…East Palo Alto · East Palo AltoRead Article

A new charter school that would enroll 2,000 students wants to open in Cary

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The proposed Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus in Cary would be one of North Carolina’s largest charter schools serving fast-growing western Wake.Charter Schools · East Palo AltoSee the Story

Tree City USA: East Palo Alto receives coveted title, achieving goal it set in urban forest plan - Local News Matters

The City of East Palo Alto has been officially designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation, city officials announced.The award recognizes the city’s dedication to tree care, protection, and community stewardship.The award, announced April 14, marks a historic milestone for the city and fulfills a key goal outlined in its 2022 Urban Forest Master Plan, a news release noted. The plan, developed with input from residents and non…East Palo Alto · East Palo AltoRead Article

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