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The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees
Payments range from $150 to $60,000 in the absence of a district-wide policy
David Rowe and Pamela Rudd
• June 22, 2023
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Acting CoA President Diana Bajrami “doesn’t know how to do things halfway”
Former econ professor making the most of her time as acting president
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• May 1, 2023
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Alameda County District Attorney’s Office reverses itself on recusal from Thomas case
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• April 21, 2023
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Peralta District custodian staffing levels fall short of industry guidelines
Trustees set to approve $1.5 million to hire an outside cleaning firm Tuesday
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• April 11, 2023
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District Attorney’s Office recuses itself from Thomas case
Appointment of Royl Roberts creates a potential conflict
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• February 19, 2023
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Peralta Colleges continue to offer incentives to students for spring semester
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• February 15, 2023
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Peralta Colleges regain full accreditation after three year struggle
Accrediting Commission says district has 'corrected deficiencies'
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• February 6, 2023
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Judge affirms state citation and fine issued to Community Ready Corps for 2020 Peralta security contract
Zulu Community Protection Services also cited, but did not appeal and has not paid the fine
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• January 30, 2023
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Low level of adoption for PCCD’s AC Transit bus pass program
Fewer than one-third of students paying for EasyPass actually claimed one
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• December 16, 2022
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Peralta district bonds receive first upgrade in nine years
Two rating agencies cite progress on financial and accreditation challenges
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• November 18, 2022
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Reiss, Quindlen, and Yohannes lead in races for Peralta Board of Trustees
Kevin Jenkins’ apparent City Council win would create another open board seat
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• November 9, 2022
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