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CALL TO ACTION: KEEP BRIAN HOUSED Brian Jenkins is fighting to remain in his longtime East Palo Alto home. We’re asking community members and allies to make calls and demand that the property owner and management work with Brian, grant his rea
We need your help to keep Brian housed in East Palo Alto. Brian has called East Palo Alto home for decades. Now we’re asking our community to stand with him. Please take a few minutes to send a letter calling on those involved to take action
A few weeks ago, we took a stand against mass surveillance in our communities. Huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our banner drop for the National Week Against ALPRs. Grateful for everyone who showed up, helped make this action ha
This Friday, we’re taking a stand against mass surveillance. Join us for a banner drop in East Palo Alto as part of the National Anti-ALPR Week of Action. Surveillance technology like automated license plate readers doesn’t just track ca
Huge shoutout to Anamatangi for hosting another beautiful Mama Dee Day! Thank you for continuing to create a space where our community can come together, honor and uplift Mama Dee’s legacy, and celebrate the heart and spirit of East Palo Alto.
On July 21, our City Council meeting became a moment that will be remembered in East Palo Alto’s history. Advocates, community leaders, residents, organizers, elders, and youth came together to protect our Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. It was
This month, we were honored to welcome @embraceyourshakti99 to lead a conversation on Disability Pride in recognition of Disability Pride Month. As advocates, we believe it’s essential to create space for people with lived experience to share t
Yesterday, we attended the Community Briefing on ICE Activity and Solidarity in San Mateo County hosted by Faith in Action. As young organizers already engaged in immigrant justice work, hearing firsthand from community members reaffirmed why this wo

YUCA in the News

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By Paulina Cisneros Arreguin | December 9, 2024

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By Nibras Suliman | January 5, 2026 | 10:26 am

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By El Tecolote Staff | September 6, 2018 | 10:26 am

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By Kate Bradshaw | October 6, 2021 | 11:55 am

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By Peninsula 360 | February 16, 2024

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