East Palo Alto, hotbed of NFL talent, gets new turf field thanks to Bay Area Host Committee initiative
East Palo Alto seems to have a pipeline to the NFL. And now, hot prospects may have an even better shot of making it big...thanks to a brand-new turf field. The project was unveiled Wednesday as part of the Bay Area Host Committee's Sports for All Initiative.
East Palo Alto seems to have a pipeline to the NFL. And now, hot prospects may have an even better shot of making it big...thanks to a brand-new turf field. The project was unveiled Wednesday as part of the Bay Area Host Committee's Sports for All Initiative.
East Palo Alto marks zero homicides in 2025 as city sheds violent past
East Palo Alto recorded zero homicides in 2025, a milestone city leaders say reflects years of progress for a community once labeled one of the most violent in the nation.
East Palo Alto recorded zero homicides in 2025, a milestone city leaders say reflects years of progress for a community once labeled one of the most violent in the nation.
East Palo Alto councilman stripped of board appointments over language
East Palo Alto City Councilmember Carlos Romero was reprimanded Wednesday during a rushed special meeting that ended with him being removed from all boards and commissions he was appointed to.
East Palo Alto City Councilmember Carlos Romero was reprimanded Wednesday during a rushed special meeting that ended with him being removed from all boards and commissions he was appointed to.
South Bay immigrant family says federal agents took away two relatives in East Palo Alto
A South Bay immigrant family said federal agents confronted three relatives on Monday morning and that they had taken away two of them while they were in East Palo Alto.
A South Bay immigrant family said federal agents confronted three relatives on Monday morning and that they had taken away two of them while they were in East Palo Alto.
Woman killed, several injured in suspected DUI pileup in East Palo Alto
The four-car crash occurred on the northbound side of Highway 101 just south of University Avenue.
The four-car crash occurred on the northbound side of Highway 101 just south of University Avenue.
San Mateo Bridge: Multi-vehicle crash blocks traffic lanes, separate crash in East Palo Alto
The eastbound lanes of the San Mateo Bridge were blocked on Tuesday when multiple vehicles were involved in a crash, officials say.
The eastbound lanes of the San Mateo Bridge were blocked on Tuesday when multiple vehicles were involved in a crash, officials say.
DUI suspect arrested for deadly hit-and-run in Palo Alto
A Peninsula man was arrested Wednesday under suspicion of a deadly hit-and-run collision in Palo Alto, while driving under the influence.
A Peninsula man was arrested Wednesday under suspicion of a deadly hit-and-run collision in Palo Alto, while driving under the influence.
Man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot in East Palo Alto, police say
A man police pursued on foot is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, the East Palo Alto chief of police says.
A man police pursued on foot is dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot, the East Palo Alto chief of police says.
Stolen car crashes after suspect flees from police
The driver of an alleged stolen car crashed into a brick wall early Wednesday morning while fleeing from police, officials say.
The driver of an alleged stolen car crashed into a brick wall early Wednesday morning while fleeing from police, officials say.
East Palo Alto youth development center creates job opportunities for local artists
EPACENTER in East Palo Alto, launched a workforce development program for young people 18-25 last year.
EPACENTER in East Palo Alto, launched a workforce development program for young people 18-25 last year.
Suspected child sex trafficker arrested in San Jose, missing girl found alive in trunk
A man suspected of child sex trafficking was arrested in April, the San Jose Police Department announced on Monday. The suspect involved allegedly trafficked a girl who was reported missing from East Palo Alto.
A man suspected of child sex trafficking was arrested in April, the San Jose Police Department announced on Monday. The suspect involved allegedly trafficked a girl who was reported missing from East Palo Alto.
East Palo Alto teen arrested in fatal February stabbing
A 19-year-old man from East Palo Alto was arrested on Friday in connection with the February stabbing of a man who died last month.
A 19-year-old man from East Palo Alto was arrested on Friday in connection with the February stabbing of a man who died last month.
East Palo Alto robotics team headed to world championship in Houston
To qualify for the championship, the ChurroBots were a part of a winning alliance at the FIRST Robotics Competition, Silicon Valley Regional last weekend.
To qualify for the championship, the ChurroBots were a part of a winning alliance at the FIRST Robotics Competition, Silicon Valley Regional last weekend.
Ebony alert activated for missing East Palo Alto woman
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Ebony alert for a missing East Palo Alto woman.
The California Highway Patrol has issued an Ebony alert for a missing East Palo Alto woman.
Surveillance video released after fatal East Palo Alto stabbing
East Palo Alto police released surveillance video on Tuesday hoping to find some leads to what became a fatal stabbing, the first homicide of the year.
East Palo Alto police released surveillance video on Tuesday hoping to find some leads to what became a fatal stabbing, the first homicide of the year.
How Black community leaders helped East Palo Alto become a city 40 years ago
The East Palo Alto Citizens Committee on Incorporation formed in December 1979 to explore a path toward cityhood.
The East Palo Alto Citizens Committee on Incorporation formed in December 1979 to explore a path toward cityhood.
This Bay Area city saw no homicides in 2023
East Palo Alto used to be known for violent crime, but last year, the city saw zero homicides.
East Palo Alto used to be known for violent crime, but last year, the city saw zero homicides.
East Palo Alto hit-and-run victim remembered at high school alma mater
The 26-year-old man was struck and killed in July, and he was honored at the high school where he graduated and volunteered.
The 26-year-old man was struck and killed in July, and he was honored at the high school where he graduated and volunteered.
New images released of vehicle in deadly hit-and-run; victim's family hopes they will lead to an arrest
The family of an East Palo Alto young man killed in a hit-and-run crash hopes newly released images of the suspected vehicle will lead to the driver responsible.
The family of an East Palo Alto young man killed in a hit-and-run crash hopes newly released images of the suspected vehicle will lead to the driver responsible.
Off-duty East Palo Alto cop robbed in Walnut Creek
An off-duty officer for the East Palo Alto Police Department was robbed at gunpoint in Walnut Creek on Tuesday.
An off-duty officer for the East Palo Alto Police Department was robbed at gunpoint in Walnut Creek on Tuesday.



















