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Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

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Smoke from the Keller Fire rises into the air above the Oakland hills. Residents near Merritt College and the Oakland Zoo were evacuated from the area Friday.
Oakland "Keller Fire" sparks Merritt College evacuation
Desmond Meagley, Associate Editor • October 19, 2024
Q&A with Trustee Dyana Delfín Polk
Q&A with Trustee Dyana Delfín Polk
Berkeley rep wants Peralta to 'explore additional revenue sources' to avoid cuts
The Citizen Staff October 17, 2024
Q&A with Trustee Nicky González Yuen
Q&A with Trustee Nicky González Yuen
Longtime board member is hopeful about new administration: 'Things are actually just getting fun'
The Citizen Staff October 17, 2024
Abdul Pridgen. (Source: 9/24 PCCD Board of Trustees Meeting livestream)
New hybrid safety model proposed for Peralta Community College District
Peralta safety director suggests employing ‘sworn and non-sworn’ personnel
Ivan Saravia, Staff Writer • October 3, 2024
Incumbent Area 2 Trustee Paulina Gonzalez-Brito, pictured here in The Citizen's newsroom, has what it takes to stay on the Peralta board for another four years.
EDITORIAL: Keep Paulina Gonzalez-Brito on the Peralta board
The Citizen Editorial Board September 25, 2024
Peralta Community College District Trustee Area 2. Source: Draft map of Trustee Area Boundaries presented to the board on Feb. 08, 2022. Trustees approved the map on Feb. 22, 2022 with no changes.
Am I in Area 2? Here's how to find out
Li Khan, Editor in Chief • September 24, 2024
New Student Trustee Pierce Byrne takes the oath of office at the Sep. 10 meeting of the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees.
New student trustee, $325m budget and more at 9/10 meeting for PCCD trustees
Li Khan, Editor in Chief • September 24, 2024
(Photo: Citizen Staff)
Peralta board approves budget
Nelson outlines budget cuts, "miscoded" funds
Ian Waters, Staff Writer • September 21, 2024
Basketball legend Gary Payton, who left a coaching gig at Lincoln University earlier this year, has been tapped to lead the College of Alameda's men's basketball team. (Photo: Faiza Ali/PCCD via Peralta Colleges Smugmug)
Lights flash at Payton press conference
CoA's new men’s basketball coach gears up for the season
Ivan Saravia, Staff Writer • September 20, 2024
The newly reopened Laney Cafeteria, packed with students, faculty, and staff, now offers burgers, salads, sandwiches and more.
Four years later, Laney Cafeteria reopens without free meals
Paid offerings include hot bar, grill, grab-and-go items
Romi Bales, Staff Writer • September 20, 2024
Don't miss it: Public forums set for Area 2 Trustee candidates
Don't miss it: Public forums set for Area 2 Trustee candidates
Both candidates confirm attendance for Monday
Li Khan, Editor in Chief • September 19, 2024
Students walk through the Laney Quad.
Engaging a diverse student body: A stroll on the Laney College Quad
Stephon Autery, Staff Writer • September 19, 2024
The Peralta boardroom. Photo was taken before current Board President Paulina Gonzalez-Brito stepped onto the board. (Photo: Peralta Colleges SmugMug)
Sinead Geneva Anderson runs for Peralta board against Area 2 Trustee Paulina Gonzalez-Brito
The Citizen makes plans for public forums, endorsement
Desmond Meagley, Associate Editor • September 17, 2024
Investigation: Over half of PCCD conflict of interest disclosures nowhere to be found
Investigation: Over half of PCCD conflict of interest disclosures nowhere to be found
Lack of state-mandated forms 'raises some ethical questions about transparency,' expert says
Li Khan, Editor in Chief • September 17, 2024
A street sign in Los Angeles's West Hollywood neighborhood. Often shortened to simply "WeHo", the area is considered to be LA's "gay mecca" by locals and tourists alike.
Who's protecting WeHo's walkable wonderland?
Desmond Meagley, via NLGJA CONNECT • September 10, 2024
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