Canvas is back online at Peralta
The district confirmed that “all Canvas apps and services have been restored” following a global ransomware attack to its parent company
Security
Cybercriminals threaten public release of student data from Canvas security breach
Just a week and a half before finals, Canvas has been hit with a second cyberattack. Peralta’s solution is to “cut off access.”
Surveillance around Peralta: Where are the closest Flock cameras to your home campus?
With the increase of speed cameras and automated license plate readers around the Bay Area, The Citizen mapped out the nearest automated license plate readers to the four colleges
Peralta approves executive safety chief position to oversee new hybrid safety plan
As a “precursor to phase one” of the community safety implementation plan, the Peralta Community College District approved the creation of a new executive security position during the Feb. 10 board of trustees meeting.
“Peace officers” coming to Peralta, according to new security plan
The Peralta Community College District will certify in Peace Officer Standards and Training to employ armed officers as a part of the new “hybrid safety model”; the model includes artificial intelligence integrated into security cameras and emergency alerts
EXCLUSIVE: Attempted burglary at Laney College Student Center
Oakland Police confirmed that alleged robbers attempted to steal the U.S. Bank ATM Monday morning; no suspects have been located.
Peralta Board of Trustees to vote on emergency security work at special meeting
According to Resolution 25/26-199, the district chancellor will be authorized to "take any and all lawful measures" to provide "safety and security needs" to the Laney Fieldhouse
Laney community describes “commotion” and “tension” during Nov. 13 college lockdown
In the days following the shooting death of John Beam, Laney College students and employees spoke to The Citizen about their experiences during, and in the aftermath of, the campus lockdown.
[UPDATED] John Beam hospitalized after Laney College Fieldhouse shooting
A warning from the Peralta Community College District reported an “active shooter” at the Laney Fieldhouse at 12:16 p.m. Thursday, triggering a campus-wide lockdown. Laney was closed for the rest of the day following the shooting.
Meet Peralta’s new security teams
Over the summer, the board of trustees approved multi-year contracts for two new security companies to operate across the district.
A CoA counselor was told to cancel an unvetted “class” – then promoted a nearly identical one
The counselor distributed a flyer to students which advertises an off-campus training through a company that solicits a $50 fee and social security numbers from attendees.
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.
The bookstore at Laney College will close on Thursday and reopen in a new building in Fall 2026. Class materials can be purchased online in the interim.
The measure, also called the Peralta Colleges Affordable Education Reauthorization Measure, would bring in $8 million annually for student support by renewing a $48 tax per parcel.
40% of Peralta buildings are in “deficient” condition, according to update on Facilities Master Plan
The independent consultant report also reveals a large percentage of online students across the district.
Days after nationwide cybersecurity attacks threatened to publicize student data, Instructure reached an agreement with ShinyHunters.
