After years of rising childhood obesity rates, East Palo Alto sees signs of healthy progress
Various projects are underway in East Palo Alto to fight childhood obesity, including those focused on exercise, healthy eating and community safety.
Kristina Krohn
Voter turnout reached 80 percent in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties
Historically, a presidential election year brings out a high percentage of registered voters — and that was the case on the Peninsula earlier this month.
Sugary drinks remind immigrant parents of childhood, but pose risks for kids
Sugar-rich juices such as horchata are popular with Latino immigrants in East Palo Alto, but doctors raise health concerns.
East Palo Alto police combine fitness and health education with crime fighting
East Palo Alto police have initiated FIT Zones, where residents bike with officers or play team sports while also receiving information on how to reduce their risk of chronic diseases.