![The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Citizen-Investigates-1-1024x576.png)
The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees
![Peralta awaits Dept. of Education response to its proposed financial aid fixes](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Peralta-awaits-Dept.-of-education-response-to-its-proposed-financial-aid-fixes-1024x576.png)
Peralta awaits Dept. of Education response to its proposed financial aid fixes
![Acting CoA President Diana Bajrami “doesn’t know how to do things halfway”](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/My-project-1-17-1024x572.png)
Acting CoA President Diana Bajrami “doesn’t know how to do things halfway”
![Peralta District custodian staffing levels fall short of industry guidelines](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/classroom-zoom-background-1-1024x576.png)
Peralta District custodian staffing levels fall short of industry guidelines
![District Attorney’s Office recuses itself from Thomas case](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/My-project-1-2-1024x572.png)
District Attorney’s Office recuses itself from Thomas case
![Peralta Colleges regain full accreditation after three year struggle](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/quote-instagram-1-1024x572.png)
Peralta Colleges regain full accreditation after three year struggle
![Judge affirms state citation and fine issued to Community Ready Corps for 2020 Peralta security contract](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Scales-Miler-Smith-Law-Business-Card-1-1024x585.png)
Judge affirms state citation and fine issued to Community Ready Corps for 2020 Peralta security contract
![Low level of adoption for PCCDs AC Transit bus pass program](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/My-project-112-2-1024x538.png)
Low level of adoption for PCCD’s AC Transit bus pass program
![Peralta district bonds receive first upgrade in nine years](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/My-project-13-1024x576.png)
Peralta district bonds receive first upgrade in nine years
![Reiss, Quindlen, and Yohannes lead in races for Peralta Board of Trustees](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/My-project-1-1-1024x576.png)
Reiss, Quindlen, and Yohannes lead in races for Peralta Board of Trustees
![Latest Clery Report shows a big jump in property crimes at Peralta](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1-1024x585.png)
Latest Clery Report shows a big jump in property crimes at Peralta
![Graphic by: David Rowe](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Thomas-pleads-not-guilty-1024x576.png)
Tim Thomas pleads “not guilty”
![RV resident tells his side of the story](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RV-Resident-Tells-His-Story-1024x576.png)
RV resident tells his side of the story
![Peralta Public Safety Director cited by Oakland Police Department](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WhatsApp-Image-2022-05-12-at-12.18.04-PM-1024x768.jpeg)
Peralta Public Safety Director cited by Oakland Police Department
![Image by David Rowe](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Yellow-Pink-Pastel-Colorful-Illustration-Creative-Back-to-School-Presentation-1-1024x576.png)
Island High School may need a new home
![The mystery woman behind Laney’s June Steingart gallery](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/june-steingart.jpeg)
The mystery woman behind Laney’s June Steingart gallery
![Laney Self Care Fair aims to make health and fitness fun](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-11-at-3.31.41-PM-1024x692.png)
Laney Self Care Fair aims to make health and fitness fun
![Three cast members at a rehearsal of Disbelief which opens at the Laney College Theater on April 13 (source: Michael Torres)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-07-at-11.58.43-AM-1024x680.png)
Laney actors return to the stage April 13
![Memos of Misunderstanding](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Memos-of-Misunderstanding-1024x576.png)
Memos of Misunderstanding
![Photo by Luke Wrin Piper, Consulting Editor](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_6579-1024x683.jpg)
Ohlone ransomware attack highlights vulnerability of colleges
![BCC student president applies his computer skills to hack student government challenges](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Harry-Mapodile-Profile-David-Rowe--1024x576.png)
BCC student president applies his computer skills to ‘hack’ student government challenges
![Moody’s downgrades Peralta bond ratings](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Moodys-Downgrades-Peralta-bond-Ratings-1024x576.png)
Moody’s downgrades Peralta bond ratings
![Odometer hits 44 years for College of Alameda Auto Tech professor](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Odometer-hits-44-years-for-College-of-Alameda-Auto-Tech-professor-1024x576.png)
Odometer hits 44 years for College of Alameda Auto Tech professor
![College of Alameda struggles to fill student government posts](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/College-of-Alameda-struggles-to-fill-student-government-posts-1024x576.png)
College of Alameda struggles to fill student government posts
![Stephanie Droker named as Interim Deputy Chancellor/COO](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/We-look-forward-to-working-with-you-1-1024x576.png)
Stephanie Droker named as Interim Deputy Chancellor/COO
![Tim Thomas is set to become Peralta’s next Director of Safety pending approval by the Board of Trustees (Source: Carrington.edu)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tim-thomas-1024x528.jpg)
District set to appoint new Director of Safety
![Marina security guards lack basic communication equipment](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/The-Citizen-5-1024x576.png)
Marina security guards lack basic communication equipment
![District saves on Microsoft software licensing](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/The-Citizen-2-1024x576.png)
District saves on Microsoft software licensing
![Janitorial firm cleans up with Peralta contracts](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Janitorial-firm-David-1024x576.png)
Janitorial firm cleans up with Peralta contracts
![Security official says district’s latest security move may trigger a lawsuit](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dark-Blue-with-White-Balance-Attorney-Business-Card-1.png)
Security official says district’s latest security move may trigger a lawsuit
![Accrediting Commission maintains Peralta’s probation status](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Accrediting-Commission-maintains-Perlatas-probation-status-1024x576.png)
Accrediting Commission maintains Peralta’s probation status
![New developments in Peralta security plan](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Time-running-out-for-approval-of-new-Peralta-security-plan-2-1024x576.png)
New developments in Peralta security plan
![Board of Trustees pass on all three Chancellor finalists](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Green-Simple-Education-Sales-Presentation-1024x576.png)
Board of Trustees pass on all three Chancellor finalists
![Jackson considering new RFP for unarmed security vendors](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jackson-considers-new-RFP-graphic-1024x576.png)
Jackson considering new RFP for unarmed security vendors
![Earlier security firm operated by Fife and Harper received citations from California Regulatory Agency](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Latest-Security-Piece-David--1024x576.png)
Earlier security firm operated by Fife and Harper received citations from California Regulatory Agency
![Peralta leadership instability cited by bond rating agency for downgrades](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FItch-article-graphic-1024x576.png)
Peralta leadership instability cited by bond rating agency for downgrades
![Other districts express interest in Peralta’s security plan](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Other-districts-express-interest-in-Peraltas-security-plan-David-Rowe--1024x576.png)
Other districts express interest in Peralta’s security plan
![Chancellor Oakley promises continued monitoring of Peralta despite calls for more drastic action](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Chancellor-Oakley-promises-continue-monitoring-Peralta-despite-calls-for-more-drastic-action-David-1-1024x576.png)
Chancellor Oakley promises continued monitoring of Peralta despite calls for more drastic action
![Peralta district agrees to restore FAS listserv by May 31](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Yellow-and-Blue-Faculty-Thank-You-Card-1024x727.png)
Peralta district agrees to restore FAS listserv by May 31
![Dr. Carla Walter, Interim Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District (PCCD), unexpectedly resigned her position today citing “personal reasons” and listing her accomplishments over the past 8 months. The resignation will take effect April 15. (Photo courtesy of PCCDs YouTube channel.)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Chancellor-Carla-Walter-1024x576.png)
Interim Chancellor Carla Walter resigns
![Antoine Mehouelley, IT Director for the Peralta District, advised the board that the PeopleSoft launch date has been pushed to February 15 and that Oracle now wants an annual licensing fee on top of the existing contract. (Source: Peralta Chancellor’s C-Direct)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Antoine-Melhouelley-photo.jpg)
Peralta district finds new CTO from within its own ranks
![Peralta District launches new marketing program in effort to reverse downward enrollment trend](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Marketing-Peralta-Canva-image-1024x576.png)
Peralta District launches new marketing program in effort to reverse downward enrollment trend
![District plans to hire four part-time mental health specialists this summer](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hire-part-time-mental-health-David-Rowe-1024x1024.png)
District plans to hire four part-time mental health specialists this summer
![Accrediting Commission defers decision on Peralta district’s status until June](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Accredidation-Canva-graphic-1024x768.png)
Accrediting Commission defers decision on Peralta district’s status until June
![Peralta’s pattern of non-response to public records requests](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Public-records-Canva-2-1024x576.png)
Peralta’s pattern of non-response to public records requests
![Chancellor Oakley emphasizes increased financial aid availability in video call with student journalists](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Oakley-press-conference-Canva-1024x576.png)
Chancellor Oakley emphasizes increased financial aid availability in video call with student journalists
![Peralta district hires consultant to evaluate two community-based security vendors](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Peralta-consultant-Canva-4-1024x576.png)
Peralta district hires consultant to evaluate two community-based security vendors
![Peralta district switches assignments for new security vendors as contract with Alameda County Sheriffs Office expires](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Citizen-Security-Graphic-2-1024x576.png)
Peralta district switches assignments for new security vendors as contract with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office expires
![Peralta postpones forum to discuss new safety/security plan](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-21-at-3.06.26-PM-1024x576.png)
Peralta postpones forum to discuss new safety/security plan
![Peralta board approves $6.2 million contracts for three new security vendors](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Board-vote-canva-3-e1608099882214-1024x620.png)
Peralta board approves $6.2 million contracts for three new security vendors
![A closer look at the new Peralta security vendors](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screen-Shot-2020-12-14-at-5.34.08-PM-1024x576.png)
A closer look at the new Peralta security vendors
![Time running out for approval of new Peralta security plan](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Time-running-out-for-approval-of-new-Peralta-security-plan-3-1024x576.png)
Time running out for approval of new Peralta security plan
![Peralta FabLabs mark five years of innovation](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FabLab-graphic-element_high-res-1-1024x768.jpg)
Peralta FabLabs mark five years of innovation
![Launch date for PeopleSoft upgrade pushed to February 15](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-18-at-12.26.14-PM-1024x576.png)
Launch date for PeopleSoft upgrade pushed to February 15
![Students find the single building BCC campus, located at 2050 Center Street in Berkeley, convenient yet it limits the programs the colleges can offer. An additional building on Milvia Street should open within 2 years. (Source: Gordon Architectural and Engineered Solutions)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/205.jpg)
Berkeley City College leads in enrollment
![Laney Performing Arts Center renovations to begin in late 2021](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Screen-Shot-2020-11-08-at-6.47.54-PM-1-1024x576.png)
Laney Performing Arts Center renovations to begin in late 2021
![Incumbent Bill Withrow easily won reelection for the Area 1 seat on the Peralta board of trustees by virtue of his high name recognition in Alameda and tactics such as this campaign mailer.](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Withrow-mailer-1024x768.jpg)
Bill Withrow wins 5th term as Area 1 Trustee
![Upgraded emergency phones now operational at Laney and Merritt campuses](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-27-at-11.42.00-AM-1024x576.png)
Upgraded emergency phones now operational at Laney and Merritt campuses
![Inside our newsroom: David](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-25-at-4.30.36-PM-1024x576.png)
Inside our newsroom: David
![Peralta board approves nationwide search for Chief Technology Officer](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-15-at-3.51.46-PM-1024x576.png)
Peralta board approves nationwide search for Chief Technology Officer
![Area 1 Trustee candidates take the high road at Candidates Forum](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-06-at-8.58.23-PM-1024x576.png)
Area 1 Trustee candidates take the high road at Candidates Forum
![Bill Withrow, left, has served on the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees for the last 15 years. His opponent, Jeff Heyman, is a former Peralta employee and is the first person to challenge Withrow for the Area 1 seat since Withrows debut at Peralta in 2004. (billwithrow4trustee.com and heyman4students.com)](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-01-at-4.24.47-PM-1024x512.png)
Contest for Area 1 seat of the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees heats up
![Peralta Board gives nod to Walter as Interim Chancellor](https://peraltacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Carla-walter-to-become-interim-chancellor-1024x1024.png)