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Peralta employees must disclose outside income following conflict of interest policy update
Trustees approved an updated Administrative Procedure during their Dec. 9, 2025 meeting, and an updated Board Policy (BP) at their last regular meeting on March 10.
The Citizen receives honorable mention in NPR’s College Podcast Challenge
The publication's entry in NPR's nationwide contest told the story of how Peralta's only student-run newsroom covered the Nov. 13 Laney College shooting. Listen to "PCCD Alert" here.
Plea postponed in Beam murder trial during defendant’s second court appearance
The presiding judge denied an objection from the defense over media photography in the courtroom, saying that the "public has a right" to see images of the suspect.
Laney athletic director memorialized in lights during public celebration of life
“Grief is not only about loss,” district chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson said, addressing an audience of hundreds. “It is about responsibility. It asks us, ‘What will you do with the light someone has handed you?”
Laney College Fieldhouse may be renamed for late athletic director John Beam
If the trustees approve Chancellor Gilkerson's recommendation, the building that houses the college’s athletics department will be renamed as the “John Beam Fieldhouse.”
[UPDATED] Suspect in Beam shooting case makes first court appearance
No plea from alleged shooter Cedric Irving Jr., a former Laney College student, to murder charges during his arraignment Tuesday
Beloved coach and Netflix star voiced concerns about campus safety a day before being shot
John Beam was particularly uneasy about security at the Laney College field house, where he was fatally shot Thursday.
Trans youth and families face hard choices after Bay Area clinics pause gender affirming care
Over the summer, Bay Area medical centers and clinics Stanford Medical and Kaiser Permanente paused gender affirming surgeries for youth under 19 years old. Now, parents of transgender kids are facing some new, hard decisions. Some are even making plans to leave the Bay Area, which is known for its vibrant queer community.
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 will join in international “Great Shakeout” earthquake drill
The district will test its emergency communication systems with a mock earthquake incident on Thursday morning.
Besikof Leaves Laney
The college president began a sudden "mutual" administrative leave today, days after Peralta trustees voted unanimously for his non-renewal.
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Gilkerson quells Pell grant fears during federal freeze: “This executive order does NOT impact your financial aid”
A White House memo mandating a freeze on all federal grants left students nationwide concerned about their financial aid.
Sinead Geneva Anderson runs for Peralta board against Area 2 Trustee Paulina Gonzalez-Brito
The Citizen makes plans for public forums, endorsement
PCCD fails to hire permanent HR head
Andrea Epps tapped for interim VC of Human Resources
Greg Nelson to be Chief Operating Officer
Nelson to be first COO since leadership restructure
CoA’s next president is one of these three college leaders
Community feedback on the candidates is due midnight tonight
Finalists for CoA President unveiled
Community questions accepted until midnight tonight
Finalists for Laney VP of Student Services share plans for student success
Deadline for community feedback shortened to Thursday at noon
Laney clothing exchange gets permanent home
Free 'clothing store' available to Peralta students
The humble Grammy-winning pianist leading CoA’s music program
Jazz professor Glen Pearson performs with legendary Count Basie Orchestra, which took home a Grammy this year