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Board hears union opposition during public comment and more at Aug. 26 Board meeting
Public comments focused on district security and a new payment schedule for campus facility rentals.
Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza and Ivan Saravia
• September 9, 2025

BREAKING: Peralta chancellor recommends merge between Merritt College and Laney College
In her FLEX day address, Gilkerson said the colleges may become “Oakland City College” in a move to “prune” and grow the district
Ivan Saravia, News Editor
• August 15, 2025

Peralta seeks proposals for new security vendors
The district says it will work with up to four new firms to deliver “community-based” safety and security services, in line with its new Holistic Safety and Wellness Plan.
Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Staff Writer
• May 30, 2025

April 22 Board Brief: College of Alameda highlights its academic programs and district enrollment trends
The college invited the Board of Trustees and the public to review its accomplishments
Romi Bales and Lylah Schmedel-Permanna
• May 28, 2025

Peralta community members now have access to new safety and security app
New security app will help address safety concerns from students
Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2025

April 8 Peralta Board of Trustees Brief: students say no to cuts, resignation incentives approved, and 2025 Employee of the Year Awards
The district settles resignation incentives across various union groups as a way to save money in the long-run
Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Staff Writer
• April 22, 2025

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

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”.
Stephon Autery, Staff Writer
• March 1, 2025

Proposed layoffs condemned during public comment at 2/11 Peralta trustee meeting
District Chancellor Gilkerson called the reductions in force a “survival strategy.”
Rachel Venable, Staff Writer
• February 20, 2025

PCCD to hold hearing on proposed layoffs
68 positions could be eliminated including administrative, classified, and more
Rachel Venable, Staff Writer
• February 10, 2025

PCCD is in crisis. Everything is on the table
Officials consider layoffs, college closures in light of repeated deficits
Li Khan and Rachel Venable
• February 1, 2025
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