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PCCDs classified employees pose for a pic at the first-ever professional development day for classified professionals. PCCD Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson reflected on the event in her report to the Board of Trustees. (Source: PCCD)
Peralta’s leadership search, CCC public safety earmark, and “rumors” discussed at 4/9 meeting of PCCD Trustees
April 24, 2024
VC of General Services retires
VC of General Services retires
April 22, 2024
Plants grow in plastic pots next to Merritt Colleges Landscape Horticulture greenhouses. Merritt is set to launch a new Certificate of Achievement in Cannabis Horticulture this fall.
Merritt’s new Cannabis Horticulture Certificate is about ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’
April 20, 2024
San Mateo district passes on Besikof
San Mateo district passes on Besikof
April 15, 2024
(Illustration: Eliot Faine/The Citizen)
CoA to host blood drive
April 13, 2024
Carpentry instructor spruces up department
Carpentry instructor spruces up department
April 24, 2024
Student Trustee Natasha Masand believes her voice has the power to impact the PCCD community.
Student trustee Natasha Masand finds her voice
March 19, 2024
College of Alameda jazz professor Glen Pearson demonstrates his musical talent on his classroom piano. Hes one of the newest members of the Count Basie Orchestra, a historic 18-piece jazz ensemble that took home a Grammy this year.
The humble Grammy-winning pianist leading CoA’s music program
March 4, 2024
Student Trustee Naomi Vasquez, who was sworn onto the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees on Dec. 12, 2023, sees her role as an opportunity to uplift her fellow students and advocate for the value of a community college education.
Student Trustee Naomi Vasquez aims to lift voices and empower students at PCCD
February 28, 2024
Childhood photo of Burgess
Tea with Tamara: Drew Burgess, art faculty at College of Alameda
February 21, 2024
College of Alameda jazz professor Glen Pearson demonstrates his musical talent on his classroom piano. Hes one of the newest members of the Count Basie Orchestra, a historic 18-piece jazz ensemble that took home a Grammy this year.
The humble Grammy-winning pianist leading CoA’s music program
March 4, 2024
In Director Chelsea Bos first feature-length film, half-sisters Harper (left, Chelsea Bo) and Georgie (right, Ava Acres), thrown together by circumstance and a weak blood relation, must untie the knots in their relationship. The film won Jury Prize Feature at the Alameda International Film Festival last week. (Courtesy: Paxeros)
No Right Way, Chelsea Bo’s hard-hitting emotional rollercoaster about the complexities of sisterhood, shown at Alameda International Film Festival
February 29, 2024
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Queer Black History: A review of ‘Rustin’
February 28, 2024
Muffler’s first headlining performance at the Golden Bull in Oakland, CA on May 24, 2023. From left to right: Wes Allerd, TJ Gardea Jr., Gaby Aravjo (Photo by Lylah Schmedel-Permanna/The Citizen)
Your next favorite post-punk band includes two Peralta students — an interview with Muffler
November 6, 2023
From The Ground Up inside of the Berkeley City College Atrium. (Photo by Emily Tenorio Molina/The Citizen)
BCC Art instructor Juana Alicia honored by the San Francisco Art Commission
September 21, 2023
(Photo: Glen Carrie/Unsplash)
Student elections open today. Has voter information been ‘widespread’?
April 9, 2024
The state flag of California flies underneath the American flag on the west side of the Laney College campus. Behind, the Tribune Tower, which once housed Oaklands daily print newspaper, sits in the city skyline. Both California and the United States have open government laws that establish the publics right to information, but the Peralta Community College District consistently lags behind in comprehensively fulfilling requests for public information made by student journalists at The Citizen. (Photo: Li Khan/The Citizen)
We sued our district over public records and won. Here’s what we learned
February 22, 2024
(Photo: AlchemillaMollis/Pixabay)
Just call me Grinch
December 14, 2023
Tammeil Gilkerson answering a question at a public forum held on Oct 25
The Citizen endorses Tammeil Gilkerson for PCCD Chancellor; Rudy Besikof strong runner up
October 28, 2023
An image of lavender-colored tassels in the foreground and rainbow pins in the background.
This is Intersectionality
May 30, 2023
Sunshine Week 2024: Spotlighting public records
Sunshine Week 2024: Spotlighting public records
March 17, 2024
The UC Berkeley chapter of End Overdose at Sproul Plaza in Berkeley on Jan. 23, 2024. The organization passes out free fentanyl test strips to students, and gives other organizations training on Narcan usage. (Photo: Juliana Yamada/CalMatters)
Narcan at California colleges: Are students getting overdose medication?
March 8, 2024
(Graphic by Li Khan/The Citizen)
Laney’s Tower of Terror
December 28, 2023
(Graphic: Li Khan/The Citizen)
How $11.2 million in state funding led to a $6.2 million deficit for PCCD
December 25, 2023
The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees
The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees
June 22, 2023
Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen
Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen
Leticia Luna

Leticia Luna, Editor in Chief

Leticia is a Brazilian living in the Bay Area. Her interests range from environment to education, and living abroad since 2013 has given her the opportunity to explore and learn about many cultures — so her interest in cultural diversity has only grown. In Brazil, she has taught English and studied education, now she is pursuing an English degree and hopes to continue learning and exploring the world. Her belief in communicating the truth has led her to this journalism class. Leti is also a National Parks enthusiast and loves to use her camera to photograph landscapes and wildlife. On her off time, you can find Leti on hiking trails around the Bay Area or on long road trips with her friends.

All content by Leticia Luna
Peralta Public Safety Director cited by Oakland Police Department

Peralta Public Safety Director cited by Oakland Police Department

District stands behind Tim Thomas following a 'convoluted incident' on 5th Avenue
David Rowe and Leticia Luna
May 12, 2022
Merritt College President David Johnson enjoys serving his community and says he is in here to stay

Merritt College President David Johnson enjoys serving his community and says he is in here to stay

Johnson wants to retire as president if given the chance
Leticia Luna, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2022
The Citizen staff wins Society of Professional Journalists’ James Madison Freedom of Information Award

The Citizen staff wins Society of Professional Journalists’ James Madison Freedom of Information Award

Peralta Community College District’s only student-run publication was awarded for its transparency and consistency in reporting on Peralta’s security transitions
Leticia Luna, Editor in Chief
March 23, 2022
Angélica Garcia: Afable, Carismática, y Latina

Angélica Garcia: Afable, Carismática, y Latina

Leticia Luna and Maria Gomez Castro
December 13, 2021
Marina security guards lack basic communication equipment

Marina security guards lack basic communication equipment

Many unarmed guards must use their personal cell phones to communicate with supervisors
David Rowe, Luke Wrin Piper, and Leticia Luna
October 27, 2021
A Letter to Peralta

A Letter to Peralta

Questions Have Been Raised About Our Work
Leticia Luna and Luke Wrin Piper
October 22, 2021
Vax mandate looms with shifting deadlines and upcoming Town Hall

Vax mandate looms with shifting deadlines and upcoming Town Hall

Conflicting messaging adds to confusion
Luke Wrin Piper, Leticia Luna, Gretchen Zimmermann, and Ulysses Smith
September 29, 2021
The Citizen presents: On Campus During COVID-19: The Laney College Carpentry Department

The Citizen presents: “On Campus During COVID-19: The Laney College Carpentry Department”

Leticia Luna, Social Media Editor
May 7, 2021
Peralta Board of Trustees announce Dr. Jannett Jackson as new Interim Chancellor 

Peralta Board of Trustees announce Dr. Jannett Jackson as new Interim Chancellor 

Board approves new Interim Chancellor in 7-0 vote during Tuesday’s meeting
Leticia Luna, Pamela Rudd, and Luke Wrin Piper
March 23, 2021
Anita Black memorialized with high praise and scholarship

Anita Black memorialized with high praise and scholarship

Longtime pillar of Merritt community remembered by colleagues
Leticia Luna, Social Media Editor
February 27, 2021
Rudy Besikof poses for a picture on Friday, December 11th during a Zoom interview with The Citizen. (Photo by Leticia Luna/The Citizen)

Dr. Rudy Besikof set to lead at Laney

New president brings familiar face to 2021
Leticia Luna, Staff Writer
January 12, 2021
Nathaniel Jones III poses for a photo during an interview with The Citizen on his second day as president at the College of Alameda on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (Leticia Luna/The Citizen)

A conversation with the College of Alameda’s new president

Leticia Luna, Staff Writer
December 30, 2020
Peralta community spreads virtual holiday cheer

Peralta community spreads virtual holiday cheer

Leticia Luna, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
College of Alameda Library is closed due COVID-19 in Alameda, Calif. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. (Photo by Leticia Luna/The Citizen)

Campuses are closed, but their libraries aren’t: Where to find library resources

Peralta librarians talk ups and downs of working online
Leticia Luna, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
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