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Peralta Community College District's Only Student-Run Publication
Peralta Community College District's only student-run publication.

The Citizen

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

The Citizen

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

The Citizen

Li Khan

Li Khan, Editor in Chief

Li Khan believes in the power of student media to hold local institutions accountable. She’s followed up on California laws that put Narcan in the hands of college students and improved access to healthcare for part-time community college faculty. She’s a member of the CalMatters College Journalism Network, where she analyzes how changes to higher education policy trickle down from the Capitol to colleges and their constituents. Li holds a degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas and hopes to incorporate that knowledge into data-centered reporting projects. 

When she scrapes together some free time, she loves going for walks, befriending local cats, and baking for her friends.

You can reach Li at [email protected].

All content by Li Khan
Peralta Community College District Trustee Area 2. Source: Draft map of Trustee Area Boundaries presented to the board on Feb. 08, 2022. Trustees approved the map on Feb. 22, 2022 with no changes.

Am I in Area 2? Here’s how to find out

Li Khan, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2024
Don't miss it: Public forums set for Area 2 Trustee candidates

Don’t miss it: Public forums set for Area 2 Trustee candidates

Both candidates confirm attendance for Monday
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
September 19, 2024
Investigation: Over half of PCCD conflict of interest disclosures nowhere to be found

Investigation: Over half of PCCD conflict of interest disclosures nowhere to be found

Lack of state-mandated forms 'raises some ethical questions about transparency,' expert says
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2024
Trustees and prospective challengers have four days left to secure a spot on the November ballot.

No challengers yet for incumbent Peralta trustees

Candidates have four days left to secure spot on ballot
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
August 5, 2024
A rendering of what a renovated Laney Theater could look like one day. The $29 million project is on hold until the state approves designs for a functional fire alarm system for the aging campus. (Source: BuildPERALTA website)

Big money is being spent to upgrade Peralta’s facilities. How’s it going?

Trustees get update to $945 million bond program
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
July 29, 2024
PCCD offices. (Photo: Li Khan/The Citizen)

Board bears down on budget at 6/11 meeting

District faces $11.2 million deficit
Romi Bales and Li Khan
July 10, 2024
Breaking: PCCD appoints former San Leandro police chief to Interim Executive Director of Public Safety

Breaking: PCCD appoints former San Leandro police chief to Interim Executive Director of Public Safety

Abdul Pridgen will lead the district’s community-based safety program
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
June 21, 2024
San Mateo district passes on Besikof

San Mateo district passes on Besikof

SMCCCD to appoint incumbent chancellor Melissa Moreno
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
April 15, 2024
Sunshine Week 2024: Spotlighting public records

Sunshine Week 2024: Spotlighting public records

A multi-year investigation into public records related to campus security, public funds, and more
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
March 17, 2024
Journalism chair to serve on ‘Pillars of Democracy’ panel

Journalism chair to serve on ‘Pillars of Democracy’ panel

Eleni Gastis will speak alongside Oaklandside EIC on strengthening democracy through education
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2024
Tony Claar, an animation instructor at Laney College, passed away at 74. (Photo: Li Khan/The Citizen)

At annual student artwork showcase, Graphic Arts Department honors recently deceased instructor

‘Visual fiesta’ closes with a dedication to Tony Claar, animation instructor
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2024
(Graphic: Li Khan/The Citizen)

How $11.2 million in state funding led to a $6.2 million deficit for PCCD

A semester-long push and pull regarding cost-of-living raises culminated in budget cuts to address a $6.2 million deficit.
Sam O'Neil and Li Khan
December 24, 2023
(Graphic by Li Khan/The Citizen. Photo: Feng Yu/Shutterstock)

The Citizen Investigates: PCCD Vendor High Performance Learning Environments

The construction consulting firm has ties to two past controversies at school districts in Southern California surrounding allegations of bribery and fraud.
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna and Li Khan
December 12, 2023
(Graphic made with free Canva image by Li Khan/The Citizen)

The Citizen launches new website

Li Khan, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2023
Fall is Free Again at Peralta Colleges

Fall is Free Again at Peralta Colleges

Li Khan, Associate Editor
April 20, 2023
Paulina Gonzalez-Brito appointed as Area 2 Trustee

Paulina Gonzalez-Brito appointed as Area 2 Trustee

Vote affirmed following random selection method
Li Khan, Associate Editor
March 15, 2023
PCCD board deadlocked over trustee appointment

PCCD board deadlocked over trustee appointment

3-3 split after vote confusion, item carries to Feb. 28 agenda
Ian Waters and Li Khan
February 25, 2023
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