PCCD
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
Interview and security updates with Peralta’s Interim Executive Director of Public Safety Abdul Pridgen
Prigden speaks with The Citizen about his experience as a long-time police officer and a new proposal to form a Peralta-led police force through a “hybrid model”.
Proposed layoffs condemned during public comment at 2/11 Peralta trustee meeting
District Chancellor Gilkerson called the reductions in force a “survival strategy.”
PCCD to hold hearing on proposed layoffs
68 positions could be eliminated including administrative, classified, and more
PCCD is in crisis. Everything is on the table
Officials consider layoffs, college closures in light of repeated deficits
![An audience in academic regalia watches a graduation ceremony. One graduation cap reads, "All that I am & hope to be, I owe to those who believed in me[.]" (Photo: Marcus Creel/PCCD)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Grant-1200x800.jpeg)
Gilkerson quells Pell grant fears during federal freeze: “This executive order does NOT impact your financial aid”
A White House memo mandating a freeze on all federal grants left students nationwide concerned about their financial aid.
Paulina Gonzalez-Brito to retain Area 2 seat
Incumbent trustee prepares to tackle finance, facilities
Peralta’s financial outlook is ‘negative’ according to Fitch Ratings
New report outlines PCCD’s upcoming fiscal challenges but maintains AAA status
Each college acknowledged a desire to protect queer students, but institutional approaches have varied.
Prigden speaks with The Citizen about his experience as a long-time police officer and a new proposal to form a Peralta-led police force through a “hybrid model”.
Up until Feb. 10, undocumented students seeking resources via Merritt’s website were not given the proper information for the state-mandated “Dreamer Liaison” at Merritt College.
District Chancellor Gilkerson called the reductions in force a “survival strategy.”
