The Citizen

Laney student reports rape near campus

Peralta police advise caution when traveling area

Michelle Snider, Editor in Chief • December 18, 2019

OAKLAND, CA — A female Laney College student reported being raped on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Estuary Park, according to an email from Peralta Police Thursday evening. Estuary Park is off the Laney campus...

Former Laney student Oshiana Thompkins shot and killed at Orinda Halloween Party

Michelle Snider, Editor in Chief • November 5, 2019

Laney College President Tammeil Gilkerson confirmed Tuesday that former Laney college student Oshiana Thompkins succumbed to injuries she suffered during a mass shooting that occurred on Oct. 31. She was...

Talking Tech, Social Issues, and Social Equity: TEDx Oakland Comes to Laney

Michelle Snider, Editor in Chief • November 5, 2019

TEDx Oakland was hosted at Laney College on Sunday, Nov. 3 with a heavy focus on social issues, family values and the tech industry’s social influence. Some TEDx speakers reflected on different experiences...

Merritt College to Close Due to PG&E Power Shutoff — All Other Peralta Campuses to Remain Open

admin • October 8, 2019

Pacific Gas and Electric Company will shut off power to an estimated 800,000 customers, including several Bay Area cities beginning at midnight Wednesday to ensure fire safety during expected high...

In the wake of FCMAT report, Peralta leaders promise change

District heads present budget rehabilitation plan to the California Board of Governors

Saskia Hatvany, Co-Editor • September 17, 2019

Peralta Board President Julina Bonilla presents to the California Board of Governers on Sept. 16. In an unusual session, the fiscal condition of the Peralta Community College...

FCMAT weighs heavy as first Peralta Trustee meeting focuses on fiscal budget

Michelle Snider, Editor in Chief • September 17, 2019

Citing staff mistrust, lack of communication, favoritism and an environment ripe for fraud, the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) report loomed over the first Peralta Community College...

Bernie Rallies His Base in Downtown San Francisco

Senator Bernie Sanders holds town hall meeting to hear concerns and reveal plan for student debt

Luke Wrin Piper, Staff Writer • September 6, 2019

Sanders waves to a crowd of over 1,000 at an Aug. 23 town hall in downtown San Francisco. The event focused on student debt and higher education. More than 1,000 potential voters...