David Rowe, Associate Editor
The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees
Payments range from $150 to $60,000 in the absence of a district-wide policy
Peralta awaits Dept. of Education response to its proposed financial aid fixes
District’s ability to administer Title IV funds at risk
Acting CoA President Diana Bajrami “doesn’t know how to do things halfway”
Former econ professor making the most of her time as acting president
Peralta District custodian staffing levels fall short of industry guidelines
Trustees set to approve $1.5 million to hire an outside cleaning firm Tuesday
District Attorney’s Office recuses itself from Thomas case
Appointment of Royl Roberts creates a potential conflict
Peralta Colleges regain full accreditation after three year struggle
Accrediting Commission says district has 'corrected deficiencies'
Judge affirms state citation and fine issued to Community Ready Corps for 2020 Peralta security contract
Zulu Community Protection Services also cited, but did not appeal and has not paid the fine
Low level of adoption for PCCD’s AC Transit bus pass program
Fewer than one-third of students paying for EasyPass actually claimed one
Peralta district bonds receive first upgrade in nine years
Two rating agencies cite progress on financial and accreditation challenges
Reiss, Quindlen, and Yohannes lead in races for Peralta Board of Trustees
Kevin Jenkins’ apparent City Council win would create another open board seat
Latest Clery Report shows a big jump in property crimes at Peralta
District officials minimize increase and struggle to explain lack of progress on safety advisory committee
Tim Thomas pleads “not guilty”
Pre-trial hearing on misdemeanor battery, elder abuse, and grand theft charges set for Dec. 15
RV resident tells his side of the story
Identity of the other party in the altercation with Tim Thomas revealed in OPD incident report
Peralta Public Safety Director cited by Oakland Police Department
District stands behind Tim Thomas following a 'convoluted incident' on 5th Avenue
Island High School may need a new home
School officials ask board to stay at College of Alameda as June 30 deadline looms
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
Laney Self Care Fair aims to make health and fitness fun
Free event takes place this Wednesday, April 13, at noon in the Laney Quad
Laney actors return to the stage April 13
Disbelief: A Cassandra Tale is the first in-person performance in two years
Memos of Misunderstanding
No agreements yet with local police departments after seven months of “discussions”
Ohlone ransomware attack highlights vulnerability of colleges
Peralta’s CIO says district’s cyber security has been enhanced
BCC student president applies his computer skills to ‘hack’ student government challenges
Described as an 'extraordinary student leader' by BCC administration official
Moody’s downgrades Peralta bond ratings
District contests methodology and cites recent ACCJC 'upgrade'
Odometer hits 44 years for College of Alameda Auto Tech professor
Rick Greenspan glad to be back to in-person instruction
College of Alameda struggles to fill student government posts
Only one candidate on the ballot last week
Stephanie Droker named as Interim Deputy Chancellor/COO
District hires former president of accrediting commission
District set to appoint new Director of Safety
Tim Thomas brings both academic and real world experience to the job
Marina security guards lack basic communication equipment
Many unarmed guards must use their personal cell phones to communicate with supervisors
District saves on Microsoft software licensing
But are students switching to Google apps?
Janitorial firm cleans up with Peralta contracts
Board of Trustees plans to extend engagement for Ray & Associates
Security official says district’s latest security move may trigger a lawsuit
A1 Protective Services edged out in vendor consolidation
Accrediting Commission maintains Peralta’s probation status
Follow-up reports and site visits scheduled for October
New developments in Peralta security plan
Consulting firm awarded $85K contract and newly released applications raise questions
Board of Trustees pass on all three Chancellor finalists
Contract for Interim Chancellor Jackson extended through June 2022
Jackson considering new RFP for unarmed security vendors
Community Ready Corps and Zulu unable to meet May 1 deadline for licenses
Earlier security firm operated by Fife and Harper received citations from California Regulatory Agency
Two instances of employee misconduct in 2007 and 2008 resulted in fines
Peralta leadership instability cited by bond rating agency for downgrades
Two 2020 Peralta bonds maintain 'investment grade' despite lower ratings assigned by Fitch
Other districts express interest in Peralta’s security plan
But are not yet ready to replicate it, most still rely upon their own police forces or local law enforcement
Chancellor Oakley promises continued monitoring of Peralta despite calls for more drastic action
Problems at Peralta and SF City College called 'chronic and ongoing' by other Board of Governors members
Peralta district agrees to restore FAS listserv by May 31
Settlement with Peralta Federation of Teachers reverses controversial decision by previous Chancellor
Interim Chancellor Carla Walter resigns
Interim Chancellor steps down after eight months on the job, cites 'personal reasons'
Peralta district finds new CTO from within its own ranks
Antoine Mehouelley selected after nationwide search
Peralta District launches new marketing program in effort to reverse downward enrollment trend
Strong emphasis on social media to reach prospective students
District plans to hire four part-time mental health specialists this summer
Will work alongside unarmed security companies as part of de-escalation approach
Accrediting Commission defers decision on Peralta district’s status until June
'Team visits' planned with each college next month
Peralta’s pattern of non-response to public records requests
Search of court records reveals new examples
Chancellor Oakley emphasizes increased financial aid availability in video call with student journalists
Also sees possible return to in-person instruction by summer and no need for Peralta intervention at this time
Peralta district hires consultant to evaluate two community-based security vendors
Knowledge Saves Lives awaiting final contract
Peralta district switches assignments for new security vendors as contract with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office expires
The role for Marina Security Services is greatly expanded
Peralta postpones forum to discuss new safety/security plan
New date not yet announced but will be in January
Peralta board approves $6.2 million contracts for three new security vendors
Interim Chancellor promises a more thorough vetting before contracts are finalized
A closer look at the new Peralta security vendors
Questions on licensing and management structure to be considered by Peralta Trustees
Time running out for approval of new Peralta security plan
Contract with Alameda Sheriff’s Office ends on December 31
Peralta FabLabs mark five years of innovation
'High tech shop class' adapts during pandemic
Launch date for PeopleSoft upgrade pushed to February 15
Board also learns of unexpected increase in project budget
Berkeley City College leads in enrollment
Strategic planning and innovative student support cited as keys to success
Laney Performing Arts Center renovations to begin in late 2021
Professor Michael Torres shares insights on $21 million project, new production of 'Macbeth'
Bill Withrow wins 5th term as Area 1 Trustee
Incumbent prevails in combative campaign
Upgraded emergency phones now operational at Laney and Merritt campuses
College of Alameda must wait until 2021
Inside our newsroom: David
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Peralta board approves nationwide search for Chief Technology Officer
New Tech Head to manage $6.3 million PeopleSoft relaunch in January
Area 1 Trustee candidates take the high road at Candidates Forum
Withrow and Heyman refrain from criticizing each other at League of Women Voters online event
Contest for Area 1 seat of the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees heats up
Candidates Bill Withrow and Jeff Heyman exchange charges in only contested Trustee race
Peralta Board gives nod to Walter as Interim Chancellor
District entering into negotiations with current Acting Chancellor