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Henrietta J Burroughs
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Can We Please Leave “Plastic Pacific Islander” In 2023?
Graphic by Tonga Victoria Fakalata Each new year unfolds with a promise of surpassing the preceding one, enveloping individuals in a...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Zero murders in East Palo Alto in 2023
Police in East Palo Alto announced on New Year's Day 2024 that the community had zero murders reported in 2023, it took work to go beyond...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Dec 15, 20234 min read
Is the U.S. on the verge of a constitutional crisis?
Written by Jamauri Bowles The United States is about to enter a pivotal period in its history. The 2024 presidential election is less...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Tips for recognizing the tell-tale signs of a scam
Photo courtesy consumer.ftc.gov Being scammed can be a real worry for any consumer, since being a victim of a scam can put anyone into a...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Opportunity to Purchase Act is voted down
Photo courtesy of the City of East Palo Alto The East Palo Alto City Council voted against the Opportunity to Purchase Act (OPA) at the...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Nov 15, 20233 min read
EPACENTER offers free marketing support to local non-profits
EPACENTER, the youth development center in East Palo Alto dedicated to amplifying the creative potential in every young person, recently...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Nov 11, 20233 min read
Don’t be fooled: PG&E warns customers not to fall for scams
Scammers have fleeced tens of thousands of PG&E customers for millions of dollars in just the past few years, officials say. Leer en...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Nov 7, 20235 min read
Post-pandemic, homeowners of color face losing homes
While CA homeowners of color already face many threats to their home, more will risk foreclosure than ever when pandemic-era mortgage...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
May 5, 20235 min read
Asian American history is American history
Written by Yuuki Nishida Despite the CDC’s plans to end the Covid-19 public health emergency on May 11, Asian Americans continue to be...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Apr 22, 20233 min read
Community leaders honored for making change happen at the grassroots
They imagined a world that didn’t exist yet and went about building it. That was the common theme from three community organizers whose...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Apr 12, 20234 min read
6 things to know about reparations
The reparations movement is not new. Since American Freedmen (Black Americans) were emancipated from enslavement, we have demanded repair...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Mar 5, 20234 min read
Millions to lose coverage during the 'Unwinding'
Starting in April millions of families could see their health coverage disappear as the government unwinds pandemic-era policies....
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Are Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders victims of AAPI hate?
Written by Tonga Victoria Fakalata Graphic courtesy Swordhouse, Inc. With more than 100 gun laws, lawmakers have called for even more...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Jan 31, 20235 min read
Staying alert and safe through the storms - It's not too late to be prepared
The first month of 2023 started with California being ravaged by strong rain and severe storms. On January 12 of this new year, Governor...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Dec 2, 20222 min read
An effective way to reduce the risk of common childhood diseases
Dr. Amanda Gersich (left), a Ravenswood Family Network lactation counselor, discusses breastfeeding with Maria. Breastfeeding is one of...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Sep 28, 20224 min read
Even with updated boosters complacency a key obstacle to getting vaccinated
By Sunita Sohrabji Centers for Disease Control and Prevention photo via Unsplash As the U.S. faces predicted surges this fall of Covid-19...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Sep 6, 20226 min read
Rise in hate crimes creates concern nationwide
Tension and discord based on race and ethnicity have been an ongoing societal issue for ages. Now, recognizing the substantial increase...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Jul 13, 20224 min read
Older adults still at risk for COVID-19-beware complacency
Photo courtesy of Ethnic Media Service You might be done with COVID, but COVID is not done with you.” So said Denny Chan, directing...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Apr 21, 20224 min read
California health officials call for older adults to stay vaccinated, rejoin their communities
Debbie Toth, left, Sara Levin and Susan DeMarois discuss the importance of vaccination to end the isolation of older adults at Choice in...
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Henrietta J Burroughs
Mar 29, 20224 min read
There’s gold in California for strapped renters, homeowners, landlords -
Popular rent payment program ends March 31 There’s a lot of money still available in California for people behind on their rent due to...
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