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Despite drop in crime, East Palo Alto has mixed record of loosening the grip of gangs

Crime, Features, Frontpage Featured, Multimedia, Politics & Gov / By Marianne LeVine

Overall crime has dropped in East Palo Alto as gentrification continues, but one problem persists — the city has struggled to lose its unwanted reputation as a center for gang activity in San Mateo County.

East Palo Alto parcel tax has benefited police more than violence prevention efforts

Crime, Education, Frontpage Featured, Politics & Gov / By Marianne LeVine

In 2006, voters approved a parcel tax that would equally fund public safety measures and violence prevention programs. The city is now racing the clock to use unspent prevention money before the tax expires.

East Palo Alto targets school truancy in its anti-violence campaign

Crime, Education, Frontpage Featured, Multimedia, Politics & Gov / By Alexei Koseff

This spring, the city’s battle to reduce crime and violence will take on an unexpected new front: junior and senior high school students who chronically miss school.