The Citizen

Peralta set to launch campus shuttle service in December

Students will be able to pay a one time fee per semester to travel from all four Peralta colleges

Dustin Chu, Staff Writer • September 29, 2025

The shuttle bus program will start with limited service on Dec. 1, while full implementation will begin at the start of the 2026 Spring semester.

Berkeley City College arts student helps new mascot take flight

Native birds, Dungeons & Dragons and UC Berkeley all served as inspiration for Multimedia Arts student Yunha Kim's design.

Ian Waters, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

The owl is a popular symbol for representing knowledge and wisdom – now, it's the new mascot of Berkeley City College. BCC Multimedia Arts student Yunha Kim created the original owl design for the college in Dec. 2024.

Voting begins for Peralta student government elections

Ongoing student government elections will determine the future of student leadership and transportation access at each Peralta campus

Tamara Copes and Lylah Schmedel-Permanna • April 9, 2025

Let’s get ready to rumble! The 2025-2026 Peralta Community College Student Government elections are currently underway. Peralta students can vote for student representatives at their home college and...

Berkeley City College strengthens its resources for undocumented students

Community groups in and around Berkeley City College provide resources for undocumented students during times of uncertainty

Ivan Saravia, Associate Editor • March 19, 2025

Berkeley City College (BCC), home to Peralta’s first Undocumented Community Resource Center (UCRC) established in 2018, continues to serve as a safe space for the college's undocumented community. Recent...

Peralta’s Board of Trustees vote to lay off 68 positions at 02/25 trustee meeting

The board voted unanimously to approve the cuts despite disapproval during public comment

Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025

Previously, at the Feb. 11 board meeting, Peralta Community College District classified professionals vehemently opposed the layoffs proposed to keep the district afloat. The meeting agenda for Feb....

‘We’re still rising’: BCC celebrates 50th anniversary

College throws block party and breaks ground on new building

Sam O’Neil, Associate Editor • May 6, 2024

Looking down Center Street on April 22, crowds of people could be seen gathered outside of Berkeley City College (BCC) to attend a block party, with free food, a live DJ, and a horse.

VC of General Services retires

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.

‘Really good news’ for retiree benefits, Laney Tower elevators set for replacement, and more at 3/26 meeting for PCCD trustees

Desmond Meagley, Staff Writer • April 7, 2024

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting March 26, during the district’s spring break. The meeting focused heavily on retiree benefits, while also touching...

PCCD Trustees to vote on $6 million Marina contract

$63.7 million amendment to BCC’s Milvia Street Expansion also on agenda

Sam O’Neil, Associate Editor • February 27, 2024

The Peralta Community College District (PCCD)’s Board of Trustees is set to vote tonight on a new $6 million contract with Marina Security Services (Marina), the private security firm currently contracted...

California Virtual Campus Exchange allows community college students to enroll in online classes statewide

Peralta open enrollment for regular session classes ends soon, but many late start classes will still be available

Ian Waters, News Editor • January 25, 2024

Although Saturday is the last day to enroll in a regular session class at Peralta Community College District (PCCD), students can still enroll in online classes at other community colleges in California through the California Virtual Campus (CVC) Exchange.

The Basics on Izzie Villanueva, BCC’s first Basic Needs Coordinator

Ian Waters, News Editor • December 15, 2023

After a long day spent answering emails, signing paperwork, and distributing food to Berkeley City College’s students, Izzie Villanueva sits down with Basic Needs Center student workers for a meeting....

Meet Peralta’s student leaders

Four student body presidents discuss their backgrounds and aspirations

Satch Alvarez, Staff Writer • December 13, 2023

At each of the four Peralta colleges, student body government plays a substantial role in the shared governance structure, responsible for voicing the needs and concerns of the students at their respective...