Police in the community of East Palo Alto announced on New Year’s Day that there were zero murders in the previous year, the latest milestone in a community that once had a reputation for a high murder rate.
“East Palo Alto has closed 2025 with zero murders, a testament to what is possible when a community stands together,” the department said on its Facebook page. “This achievement belongs to our residents, families, community organizations, and first responders who are committed to keeping East Palo Alto a place where life is valued and protected.”
The milestone is the second time in three years the community on the Peninsula recorded zero murders, also reaching the achievement in 2023…