What to know about Peralta’s Measure A on the June ballot
The measure, also called the Peralta Colleges Affordable Education Reauthorization Measure, would bring in $8 million annually for student support by renewing a $48 tax per parcel.
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Judge orders involuntary medication for alleged Laney College shooter
Former Laney College student, Cedric Irving Jr., will receive treatment at a state hospital until he is able to proceed with his trial as the suspected murderer of former athletic director, John Beam
Judge delays commitment order of alleged John Beam shooter
Former Laney student Cedric Irving Jr.’s placement in state hospital is delayed pending a decision whether to have him involuntarily medicated. He remains at Santa Rita Jail until a decision is made.
Cybercriminals threaten public release of student data from Canvas security breach
Just a week and a half before finals, Canvas has been hit with a second cyberattack. Peralta’s solution is to “cut off access.”
Surveillance around Peralta: Where are the closest Flock cameras to your home campus?
With the increase of speed cameras and automated license plate readers around the Bay Area, The Citizen mapped out the nearest automated license plate readers to the four colleges
“Peace officers” coming to Peralta, according to new security plan
The Peralta Community College District will certify in Peace Officer Standards and Training to employ armed officers as a part of the new “hybrid safety model”; the model includes artificial intelligence integrated into security cameras and emergency alerts
Peralta restructures college management; eight positions to become three Executive Vice Presidents
The Peralta Community College District will reorganize management titles at its four colleges, reducing the previous eight existing student service and instructional roles into a cohort of three new roles as Executive Vice Presidents of Student Learning and Success.
The Citizen’s Desmond Meagley celebrated for press freedom and transparency
Meagley, who uses any pronouns, earned the James Madison Freedom of Information Award for hir leadership of the Peralta Community College District’s only student-run newsroom.
Laney College Tower to Retire
“The Tower” was built the same year Laney College opened to the public, over five decades ago.
EXCLUSIVE: Attempted burglary at Laney College Student Center
Oakland Police confirmed that alleged robbers attempted to steal the U.S. Bank ATM Monday morning; no suspects have been located.
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.
In case you missed it; money for dual enrollment, facilities, and more approved at Nov. 18 Board of Trustees meeting
The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees approved more money for dual enrollment, entered in a land trust agreement, and heard safety concerns regarding the Athletic Fieldhouse during their regular meeting on Nov. 18, 2025.
[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
Additional charges for former Laney student linked to shooting of Laney Athletic Director
District Attorney announces plan to reinstate mandatory minimum sentencing for gun offenses in the city, following campus shootings at Laney and Skyline
GEO Group faces tough questions at SF supervisors hearing over reentry facility
Florida-based private prison operators GEO Group were called to answer to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for alleged sexual violence, carceral conditions, and the death of former San Francisco resident Melvin Bulauan while under their care at their Taylor Street reentry facility -- a building historic for housing the one of the earliest recorded transgender riots against police brutality in the nation.
Laney College breaks ground on new construction
Four long-awaited construction projects commenced at Laney College on Tuesday.
‘Laughter is Medicine’, Annual Powwow highlights Native American healthcare
The Native American Health Center has served everyone who walked through their doors in San Francisco and Oakland for over 50 years.
Merritt College urban garden class sows “practical skills”
Every Tuesday morning, Tom Branca and his students gather far from Merritt College’s campus in the Oakland hills to the heart of Lake Merritt.
The Citizen will not “take down” the truth
The Citizen is Peralta’s only student-run news publication. We serve all four colleges as a watchdog. Just like professional newsrooms, we take accurate reporting very seriously.
Alumnus reflects on decades-long performing career: “it really started in Laney College”
For Alexandra Tejeda Rieloff, it all began with a dance class.
Peralta in the roots of Oakland labor history
Courses about the American labor movement are few in number at the Peralta Community College District – across all four schools, the district currently offers just one eight-week class about labor history through Laney College.
The Locker Room Stall: 47 years of Title IX allegations at Laney College
Nearly 10 years since the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights mandated their renovation, Laney's locker rooms remain in disrepair.
VC of General Services retires
New security survey, search for PCCD General Counsel, and more announced today
CoA to host blood drive
College health coordinator says blood donations fell during pandemic
PCCD Chancellor announces decision to hire new Chief Operating Officer
Organizational changes will eliminate VC of Finance, General Services
