Ross Mirkarimi to form joint committee between City College and City Hall A new committee is being proposed to address joint issues and interests between City College and the city of San Francisco.
Sacramento goes to new depths over budget deadlines Sacramento is looking at a very busy summer this year. While the legislature fighting to pass the budget and close the remaining $9.6 billion gap, the June 15 deadline set by California’s constitution is approaching quickly.
400 City College classes saved from cuts, 350 to 400 still planned to be cut next year In a special meeting to discuss the 2011-2012 preliminary budget June 2, the City College Board of Trustees said it plans to cut 350 to 400 classes, half the previous estimate, due to reduced state funds.
Crowds descend on capitol, demand education funding Thousands of teachers, students and concerned citizens held protests every day during the week of May 9, calling for Republican legislators to vote for extending temporary taxes that would offset crippling projected cuts to California’s public education system next year.
End of the world party falls flat, mocked by atheists At 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2011, the end of the world failed to arrive as predicted.
Pelosi to speak at graduation One of the most powerful politicians in the country will be at the podium at the 2011 City College graduation ceremony May 28 when House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi delivers the keynote speech.
City College students present the ‘reel’ deal for film festival Take a group of ardent filmmakers, a region drenched with cinephiles, festival-savvy faculty and an affordable film school, and you get a premium film festival packed with the unique flavor and spice of City College.