Nelzy Gonzalez-Zaragoza, Associate Editor
Instructure reaches a ransom agreement with international hacker group
Days after nationwide cybersecurity attacks threatened to publicize student data, Instructure reached an agreement with ShinyHunters.
Empty Promises: The disparity of inconsistent access to menstrual hygiene
Hygiene dispensers at Laney College are inconsistent with their supply of menstrual period products. State law requires community college campuses to have free access to menstrual products in designated areas.
Laney College printmaking instructor makes lasting impression; student work on display at SFO Museum
Shared Impressions: Printmaking from Laney College is now on display until April 25, 2027.
Awards honorees, student elections updates, and dual enrollment partnership at April 14 Board of Trustees meeting
Chancellor recognizes employees with the Flying Pig Award for their “exceptional contributions,” board approves facility funds and employee retirements.
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
Peralta Colleges Foundation hosts fundraising events for student programming
The nonprofit arm of the Peralta Community College District will host an array of fundraisers to support the Peralta Colleges Foundation, including a golf tournament and a marathon.
Peralta Community College District to bring back parking permits this summer
Peralta officials will gradually implement parking permits for employees at district owned lots starting in March
Board hears union opposition during public comment and more at Aug. 26 Board meeting
Public comments focused on district security and a new payment schedule for campus facility rentals.
Peralta seeks proposals for new security vendors
The district says it will work with up to four new firms to deliver “community-based” safety and security services, in line with its new Holistic Safety and Wellness Plan.
Peralta community members now have access to new safety and security app
New security app will help address safety concerns from students
April 8 Peralta Board of Trustees Brief: students say no to cuts, resignation incentives approved, and 2025 Employee of the Year Awards
The district settles resignation incentives across various union groups as a way to save money in the long-run


















