City College Parcel Tax debated for November 2011 ballot
News Briefs from the June 23 City College board of trustees meeting
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Summer classes at City College successfully meet student demand
City College began its largest summer program ever opening over 1000 classes June 13 to successfully meet student demand after canceling its 2010 summer session due to staggering budget cuts.
Oscar Grant family friend believes Mehserle should go to jail for life
A protest against the release of Johannes Mehserle marched from Fruitvale to Oakland on Sunday. Ex-BART cop Johannes Mehserle shot and killed Oscar Grant and was convicted of manslaughter in 2009. He was released after only two years.
Atmosphere at Mehserle protest subdued despite history of citizens violent outrage
The early release of former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle, who was convicted last year of involuntary manslaughter for killing unarmed passenger Oscar Grant, drew a relatively subdued reaction on the streets of Oakland Jan. 12.
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.