
Former Laney College student, Cedric Irving Jr., will receive treatment at a state hospital until he is able to proceed with his trial as the suspected murderer of former athletic director, John Beam
Presiding judge Armando Pastran Jr. ruled during Tuesday's commitment hearing that alleged Laney College shooter, Cedric Irving Jr., be "involuntarily medicated” to regain his mental competency

June 17, 2026
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Laney College printmaking instructor makes lasting impression; student work on display at SFO MuseumMay 2, 2026
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The hiring process for Johnson’s replacement began after the job description for his position was revised at a May 12 meeting of the Board of Trustees, according to both Johnson and Gilkerson. The application will close on June 23.
Leo Premnath-Ray, Staff Writer • June 17, 2026

A deep dive into the crime data from the Annual Security Reports published by the district from the last 13 years.
Rachel Venable, Associate Editor • June 9, 2026

Eight candidates, including two current Peralta employees, completed their public forums this week. Only three will be hired for the roles.
Citizen Staff • May 20, 2026

The bookstore at Laney College will close on Thursday and reopen in a new building in Fall 2026. Class materials can be purchased online in the interim.
Ariunzayat Yunren, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026
- 40% of Peralta buildings are in “deficient” condition, according to update on Facilities Master PlanMay 13, 2026
- Instructure reaches a ransom agreement with international hacker groupMay 12, 2026
- Canvas is back online at PeraltaMay 8, 2026
- Cybercriminals threaten public release of student data from Canvas security breachMay 7, 2026


May 8, 2026

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Just a week and a half before finals, Canvas has been hit with a second cyberattack. Peralta’s solution is to “cut off access.”

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February 13, 2026
As the Peralta community continues to reel from the Nov. 13 Laney shooting, members of the community have expressed confusion and concern as details surrounding the shooting remain unclear.

October 29, 2025
The original “free class” to obtain a “security guard card” was promoted through a Sept. 22 CoA student services newsletter. An attached flyer for the event claimed attendees would receive a “certificate to become a security guard” after a one-hour training. The event was arranged by CoA counselor and Project Hope coordinator Robin “Bernard” Ward.

March 31, 2025
Laney sophomore and shooting guard Adrienne Blackwell says she never uses her college’s locker rooms to change or shower. Neither do her teammates...













