Around Town: A mission to Israel, schools to watch
HASHTAG DIPLOMACY … During East Palo Alto’s final budget meeting, some council members eagerly added new items to the city’s grocery list, despite an ongoing general fund deficit. Mayor Webster Lincoln ensured to retain funding for council member training and trips, as well as matching uniforms for the team. This weekend, he didn’t have to dip into those coveted funds, because the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest provided him and 14 other Bay Area leaders an all-expense-paid…
East Palo Alto Mayor Webster Lincoln is on an all-expense-paid trip to Israel, funded by the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, alongside 14 other Bay Area leaders. Lincoln announced the trip on Facebook, stating, “Heading to Israel on Saturday #Diplomacy.” He plans to visit sites in Western Negev, Haifa, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to learn about the region and bring lessons on dialogue and coexistence back to East Palo Alto. On the second day, he visited the Nova Festival memorial. The trip has drawn mixed reactions from residents, with some expressing concern and others thanking him for his commitment to international engagement, following a recent city proclamation against antisemitism.
Separately, Greene and JLS Middle Schools in Palo Alto have received their first-ever “National Schools to Watch” designation for 2026 from the California League of Middle Schools. This recognition highlights their rigorous academics and supportive systems, including dedicated teacher office hours, exploratory wheels, co-taught core classes, and social-emotional learning programs.
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