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East Palo Alto

American  

noun

  1. a town in W central California, on the S shore of San Francisco Bay.


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During the nation’s crack cocaine epidemic, about 17% of East Palo Alto residents lived in poverty, higher than the national level.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Finally, the number of homicides in East Palo Alto had fallen to zero.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Famous names give way to dark histories, including the redlining and subsequent ghettoization of East Palo Alto, but also stretching beyond the region to encompass the Iran-contra affair and more.

From Washington Post • Feb. 9, 2023

A native of East Palo Alto, Calif., he studied computer design because he hoped to join one of profitable companies in his backyard.

From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2023

The Grays grew up in East Palo Alto and were raised by their mother after their father was incarcerated and then moved out of state.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022