*2nd Place Winner of the San Francisco Press Club Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards, Profile category.* *I interviewed Ruben Abrica in 2015. He is a founding member of the City of East Palo Alto, former mayor, and current city council member. This profile was published in the January 2016 edition of the EPA Today newspaper.* Most … Continue reading Ruben Abrica
Author: Elizabeth Real
Elizabeth Real, also known as Ellie, is a writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was born in Michoacan, Mexico but grew up in East Palo Alto, CA. Elizabeth has a BA in English from San Jose State University. When she's not writing, you’ll find her binge-watching a TV series, listening to podcasts/audio books, cooking, or trying to make her nephews laugh. Elizabeth has experience writing blog posts, news articles, creative personal stories, marketing copy, informative articles, and attending/writing about local events. She has written for websites, newspapers, and magazines. In 2017, a profile that Elizabeth wrote titled, "Ruben Abrica, East Palo Alto's First Latino Mayor," won 2nd Place in the Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards hosted by the San Francisco Press Club.
Donna Rutherford
*I had the opportunity of interviewing Donna Rutherford, Mayor of East Palo Alto in 2016. This profile was published in the EPA Today newspaper.* As the city on the move, East Palo Alto requires a fearless leader who is willing to stand up for its residents. Donna Rutherford was appointed as Mayor December 1, 2015. … Continue reading Donna Rutherford
Talking with Henrietta, June 2016
In the Aftermath of the Mass Shooting in Orlando Talking with Henrietta, June 26, 2016 For more information on the Talking with Henrietta, click here.
Free at Last celebrated its 22nd anniversary
*This article was published on the EPA Today website as well as the printed newspaper in February 2016.* A little over two decades ago the City of East Palo Alto was notoriously named the murder capital of the country—a label that has continued to haunt the community. Since then, the percentage of crimes in East … Continue reading Free at Last celebrated its 22nd anniversary
East Palo Alto residents create their own silk paintings
*This article was published on the EPA Today website as well as the printed newspaper in October 2015.* Rule number one: Rinse the paint brush before dipping it into a new color. Rule number two: Have fun! Artist Linda Gass explained these rules during her class at the Palo Alto Arts Center, where she is … Continue reading East Palo Alto residents create their own silk paintings
Talking with Henrietta Show – Oct. 27, 2016
How will you cast your vote? Talking with Henrietta, October 27, 2016 I asked East Palo Alto City Council candidates Lisa Yarbrough-Gauthier and Carlos Romero a few questions on the Talking with Henrietta Show. For more information on the show, click here.
Youth Action Team features local artists
*This article was published in the EPA Today website September 2015.* Positivity, wonderful art, and the smell of coffee dominated the atmosphere at Cafe Zoe. The small coffee shop was filled to the brim with supporters of the event, Into the Eyes of East Palo Alto, which took place there on August 28, 2015. The project premiere featured the music, illustrations, … Continue reading Youth Action Team features local artists
Michael Uhila
*This was published in the Spring/Summer 2015 issue of EPA Today.* You don’t hear about Buddhists starting fights at a bar. "I kept the career, but didn’t get the girl,” Michael laughs. Sitting in front of me, Michael looks relaxed and at ease with a touch of embarrassment as he makes fun of his past … Continue reading Michael Uhila
Exploring Cooley Landing with Linda Gass
*This article was published in the Spring/Summer 2015 issue of EPA Today.* Artist Linda Gass hosted a free hands-on art and science event at Cooley Landing this past Saturday in the last day of her "In the Field Residency." During the event, adults and children were given the opportunity to participate in various activities that … Continue reading Exploring Cooley Landing with Linda Gass
La alcalde ofrece un mensaje para los jovenes despues de un asesinato
*Este articulo fue publicado en el periodico de East Palo Alto en 2015.* ¿Por qué se siguen perdiendo las vidas jóvenes debido a la violencia en East Palo Alto? Esta es la pregunta que la alcalde Lisa Yarbrough-Gauthier abordó en la reunión del Consejo de la Ciudad de East Palo Alto el Martes 21 de … Continue reading La alcalde ofrece un mensaje para los jovenes despues de un asesinato
Elizabeth Real 