Peralta History

Peralta in the roots of Oakland labor history
Courses about the American labor movement are few in number at the Peralta Community College District – across all four schools, the district currently offers just one eight-week class about labor history through Laney College.
Eliot Faine, Multimedia Editor
• September 1, 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

CoA’s mystery woman: The forgotten legacy of the first female community college president in California
Romi Bales, Staff Writer
• May 13, 2024

The mystery woman behind Laney’s June Steingart gallery
Few remember the art professor and wife of Nobel Prize winner after whom the Laney art gallery was named
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• April 25, 2022
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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

Ian Waters, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024

Ivan Saravia, News Editor • August 15, 2025
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The college invited the Board of Trustees and the public to review its accomplishments

Emiliano Villa, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024

Ivan Saravia, News Editor • August 15, 2025
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New security app will help address safety concerns from students
Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Staff Writer • May 3, 2025

Ivan Saravia, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024

Ivan Saravia, News Editor • August 15, 2025
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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

Gabriela Garcia, Staff Writer • December 11, 2024

Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor • October 30, 2024

Ivan Saravia, News Editor • August 15, 2025
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