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College of Alameda president leaves Peralta
Tim Karas to become superintendent/president at Mendocino College
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Hate speech is free speech, whether we like it or not
District comments misleading, untrue
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Students grapple with finishing semester online
Range of stresses, access to resources
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Peralta to give refunds, questions remain
Half of parking fees to be refunded, but 'enrollment fees' unclear
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State chancellor’s office ‘expects’ colleges to give refunds, Peralta remains undecided
District is 'continuing to discuss'
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Peralta employees say listserv restrictions created havoc, violate First Amendment
District cites vitriol and best practices
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Peralta classes resume April 6, campuses remain closed
What students should know before Monday
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Board grants one-week emergency authority to chancellor
Peralta trustees disagree on timeline, scope of power
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All Peralta classes suspended, including online
Campus and district remain closed through April 6
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BREAKING: Peralta District announces closure of all four campuses and district office
Employees asked to work remotely over spring break
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Peralta cancels classes, moves spring break in response to coronavirus
Campus facilities remain open as faculty encouraged to prepare for alternate instruction methods
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Concerned about the coronavirus?
PCCD on preparation, prevention
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CHRONICLING CHINESE CUISINE: R’ Noodles
Bay Area Food Adventures
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Almost three years later, Peralta campuses still not compliant with state all-gender restroom bill
District navigates bureaucracy and complications from aging facilities
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California Community Colleges prioritize remedial class reform, financial aid, diversity
Student journalists interview Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley
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Rooted in Oakland: ‘Deeper than my own story’
Professional soccer player DeVante DuBose connects with community and coaches with creativity
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Readers converge on Bay Area Book Festival
Annual event in downtown Berkeley hosts authors, vendors, bibliophiles
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Oakland gym empowers community
Queer body positive exercise space Radically Fit emphasizes movement for health, not looks