Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting April 9 at district offices in Oakland. During the 50-minute...
A multi-year investigation into public records related to campus security, public funds, and more
Li Khan, Editor in Chief • March 17, 2024
As the news cycle churns on and current events beg for our attention, some public records that we obtain inevitably end up collecting dust in the corner. In honor of Sunshine Week, we’ve decided to dust off some of those records, and shed light on public information.
Matthew Wolpe found his passion for building in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Now he wants to inspire students
Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Newly tenured instructor Matthew Wolpe’s path brought him to Laney College, where he has whittled his creative passion into teaching students about building and carpentry.
New security survey, search for PCCD General Counsel, and more announced today
Eliot Faine, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Interim Vice Chancellor of General Services, Atheria Smith, has retired effective April 19.
Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer • April 20, 2024
The new certificate aims to facilitate pathways into the legal cannabis industry, but until the department’s new Horticulture Complex is completed, the curriculum will be taught using “analogs” like tomato plants.
SMCCCD to appoint incumbent chancellor Melissa Moreno
Li Khan, Editor in Chief • April 15, 2024
SMCCCD has selected Melissa Moreno for the permanent chancellor. Laney College President Rudy Besikof was one of four finalists for the position.
College health coordinator says blood donations fell during pandemic
Eliot Faine, Staff Writer • April 13, 2024
Someone in the United States needs blood or platelets every two seconds on average, according to the American Red Cross.
Deadline for community feedback shortened to Thursday at noon
The new VP will oversee a number of departments underneath the Student Services umbrella, including the Counseling and Student Accessibility Services.
Eliot Faine, Staff Writer • April 9, 2024
Didn’t know your student body elections are today? That’s okay. We didn’t find out until last week. On Wednesday and Friday, we reached...
Matthew Wolpe found his passion for building in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Now he wants to inspire students
Rym-Maya Kherbache, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024
Newly tenured instructor Matthew Wolpe’s path brought him to Laney College, where he has whittled his creative passion into teaching students about building and carpentry.
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New security survey, search for PCCD General Counsel, and more announced today
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As the news cycle churns on and current events beg for our attention, some public records that we obtain inevitably end up collecting dust in the corner. In honor of Sunshine Week, we’ve decided to dust off some of those records, and shed light on public information.
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A California required campus health centers at public colleges and universities to arm students with free Narcan, but not all have followed suit.
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Three separate reports were made to The Citizen in November about a Laney Tower elevator malfunctioning with passengers inside. The college announced Dec. 4 that the Tower elevators would "remain offline until further notice."