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PCCD fails to hire permanent HR head
Andrea Epps tapped for interim VC of Human Resources
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• July 21, 2024
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Laney issues safety advisory after vehicle theft in parking lot
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• July 12, 2024
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Board bears down on budget at 6/11 meeting
District faces $11.2 million deficit
Romi Bales and Li Khan
• July 10, 2024
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California boosts spending to help students earn math and science degrees
Li Khan, via CalMatters
• July 9, 2024
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Breaking: PCCD appoints former San Leandro police chief to Interim Executive Director of Public Safety
Abdul Pridgen will lead the district’s community-based safety program
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• June 21, 2024
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Graduations, resignations and more: PCCD Trustees wrap up school year at 5/28 meeting
Romi Bales, Staff Writer
• June 17, 2024
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Finalists for CoA President unveiled
Community questions accepted until midnight tonight
Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer
• May 13, 2024
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New Vice President leadership at Laney announced
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Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Social Media Editor
• May 13, 2024
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Carpentry instructor spruces up department
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
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VC of General Services retires
New security survey, search for PCCD General Counsel, and more announced today
Eliot Faine, Staff Writer
• April 22, 2024
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San Mateo district passes on Besikof
SMCCCD to appoint incumbent chancellor Melissa Moreno
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• April 15, 2024
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