Recent Stories


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

The college invited the Board of Trustees and the public to review its accomplishments

New security app will help address safety concerns from students
Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Staff Writer • May 3, 2025

The district settles resignation incentives across various union groups as a way to save money in the long-run
Nelzy Gonzalez, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

The Laney Lunar Looker project is part of a "massive modernization" that recently took place within the college's Machine Technology program.
Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief • April 16, 2025

Native birds, Dungeons & Dragons and UC Berkeley all served as inspiration for Multimedia Arts student Yunha Kim's design.
Ian Waters, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Ongoing student government elections will determine the future of student leadership and transportation access at each Peralta campus

Nearly 10 years since the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights mandated their renovation, Laney's locker rooms remain in disrepair.

The college president began a sudden "mutual" administrative leave today, days after Peralta trustees voted unanimously for his non-renewal.
Desmond Meagley, Editor in Chief • March 19, 2025

Community groups in and around Berkeley City College provide resources for undocumented students during times of uncertainty
Ivan Saravia, Associate Editor • March 19, 2025

The board voted unanimously to approve the cuts despite disapproval during public comment
Rachel Venable, Staff Writer • March 15, 2025

Each college acknowledged a desire to protect queer students, but institutional approaches have varied.
Romi Bales, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025

"Clay Paper Wood" melds Art and CTE student creations together in free multimedia exhibition
Emiliano Villa, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

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