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Data scientist Webster Lincoln. Courtesy Webster Lincoln.
East Palo Alto Mayor Webster Lincoln. Courtesy Webster Lincoln.

The city of East Palo Alto has made it two years without a homicide, a milestone officials say is a sign of progress in reflecting on the city’s violent past. 

“This achievement belongs to the people of East Palo Alto,” said Mayor Webster Lincoln in a statement.

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