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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
Pamela Rudd

Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor

This is Pamela Rudd’s fourth semester at Laney College and her third as a staff writer for The Citizen. Pam was born in San Francisco and grew up in Contra Costa County when cattle roamed the hills and life had yet to cross from rural to suburban. She attended college directly after high school and received a doctorate from the University of Nevada, Reno in psychology. As a Bay Area native she witnessed the Vietnam War, the Free Speech and Black Panther movements, the AIDS crisis, and the birth of Silicon Valley. Pamela is always amazed by the resiliency of the human spirit and the repetitiveness of history. She is excited to be back in school and to be part of The Citizen’s newsroom. For Pam, journalism was the path not taken.

All content by Pamela Rudd
The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees

The Citizen Investigates: Outside Speaker Fees

Payments range from $150 to $60,000 in the absence of a district-wide policy
David Rowe and Pamela Rudd
June 22, 2023
California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office hosts Student Media Teleconference

California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office hosts Student Media Teleconference

Pamela Rudd, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The Citizen files suit against Peralta Community College District over outstanding public records requests

The Citizen files suit against Peralta Community College District over outstanding public records requests

Pamela Rudd, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
MACRO Wants You! Find How to Apply

MACRO Wants You! Find How to Apply

The Mobile Assistance Community Responders program of Oakland is ready to serve the community with compassion and empathy and -- it wants you!
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
December 15, 2021
An Old Student Opines on Belonging and Otherness

An Old Student Opines on Belonging and Otherness

Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
November 23, 2021
Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring

Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
October 12, 2021
A view of Laney College. (Gabe Johnson/The Citizen)

Fraudulent students and their bots plague Peralta College District 

Laney and Merritt in Oakland are among the California colleges being impacted by scammers trying to steal financial aid. Such cases have increased during the pandemic.
Pamela Rudd, Editor
September 17, 2021
At public forums, three chancellor candidates vie for district’s top position 

At public forums, three chancellor candidates vie for district’s top position 

Pamela Rudd, David Rowe, and Luke Wrin Piper
June 3, 2021
Peraltas security plans still unclear

Peralta’s security plans still unclear

Despite assurances from the district, confusion still surrounds the CRC and Zulu contracts
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
May 6, 2021
The View from Big Ridge

The View from Big Ridge

Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
April 19, 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
Peralta District ignores Freedom Of Information Act request

Peralta District ignores Freedom Of Information Act request

Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
January 12, 2021
A closer look at the new Peralta security vendors

A closer look at the new Peralta security vendors

Questions on licensing and management structure to be considered by Peralta Trustees
David Rowe and Pamela Rudd
December 14, 2020
Time running out for approval of new Peralta security plan

Time running out for approval of new Peralta security plan

Contract with Alameda Sheriff’s Office ends on December 31
David Rowe and Pamela Rudd
December 11, 2020
Inside our newsroom: Pam

Inside our newsroom: Pam

Despite our diversity, we have become a “family.”
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2020
Vote!

Vote!

Election Day is in less than two weeks! Here is all you need to know about who can vote and how to vote
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
October 21, 2020
Area 4 trustee Nicky González Yuen teaching at De Anza College. (Photo courtesy of Nicky González Yuen)

Nicky González Yuen to continue serving as trustee for Area 4

Peralta trustee shares his life experiences and achievements
Pamela Rudd, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2020
One day runs into the next

One day runs into the next

Lock-down Diaries: Pamela
Pamela Rudd, Staff Writer
May 25, 2020
A bucket of dolls found on a downtown sidewalk. We are all in this together. Berkeley, California. Wednesday, April 8th, 2020. Photo Pam Rudd.

Life in the Neighborhood: Week three of coronavirus shelter-in-place, and counting

Pamela Rudd, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
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