Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in East Palo Alto public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
29 topics in public safety
City services
Political signs / code of ethics
City oversight
ALPR camera oversight
ICE presence statements
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Voting rules on proclamation
ALPR grand jury report
Day of Remembrance Proclamation
Mayor's combined State of the City and candidate forum
Food distribution program location
Public safety
Election neutrality / equal treatment of candidates
Councilmember conduct during church giveaway
Public drug and alcohol use near post office
Emergency communications / Congo Ebola response
Mayor's Israel trip / online conduct
Mayor's Israel trip
Aggressive dogs near EPA Center
Fireworks
Disruption policy
Disruption policy / banners
SB 707 disruption policy
Council conduct
Bernardo Huerta street naming
IHRA proclamation / mayor's social media post
Betty Joe Smith conservatorship
City operations and maintenance
Public safety cameras and park maintenance
In the News
11 articlesRecent coverage of East Palo Alto from local and regional media.
East Palo Alto: 3 Are Arrested After Person Is Shot Near High School
East Palo Alto: 3 Are Arrested After Person Is Shot Near High School SFGATE
Nov 8, 2026East Palo Alto voters to decide whether to build a new city hall and upgrade water and sewer systems
East Palo Alto voters to decide whether to build a new city hall and upgrade water and sewer systems Palo Alto Daily Post
Oct 7, 2026At eleventh hour, East Palo Alto kills ordinance that would have lowered affordable housing standards
At eleventh hour, East Palo Alto kills ordinance that would have lowered affordable housing standards Palo Alto Online
Jul 22, 2026Suspect captured after East Palo Alto shooting leaves two wounded
Suspect captured after East Palo Alto shooting leaves two wounded Palo Alto Online
May 10, 2026East Palo Alto City Council Endorses IHRA Antisemitism Definition and Recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month
East Palo Alto City Council Endorses IHRA Antisemitism Definition and Recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month Combat Antisemitism Movement
May 6, 2026East Palo Alto councilman rejects calls to resign over writing letter for child sex abuse defendant
East Palo Alto councilman rejects calls to resign over writing letter for child sex abuse defendant Palo Alto Online
Mar 2, 2026With new panels, East Palo Alto looks to amplify youth voices
With new panels, East Palo Alto looks to amplify youth voices Palo Alto Online
Jan 7, 2026Council allows East Palo Alto housing project to reduce affordable units
Council allows East Palo Alto housing project to reduce affordable units Palo Alto Online
Sep 3, 2025After January storms, some California communities look for long-term flood solutions
After January storms, some California communities look for long-term flood solutions NPR
Feb 10, 2023How Rent Control Helped Create East Palo Alto
How Rent Control Helped Create East Palo Alto Shelterforce
Mar 22, 2022Will the Rest of California Follow East Palo Alto with 'Safe Parking' for Residents Living in Their RVs?
Will the Rest of California Follow East Palo Alto with 'Safe Parking' for Residents Living in Their RVs? KQED
Aug 2, 2019