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City College Students Now Guaranteed Admission to SF State
San Francisco State University will automatically admit City College students and the San Francisco Unified School District under a new partnership, education officials announced on Oct. 23.
Freeze the Legal Fees: Chancellor Details Shift to In-House Counsel Amid Soaring Costs
City College, like many public institutions, must face lawsuits along with a slew of discrimination complaints to stay afloat. Now the college aims to tighten up its legal spending, setting a $1 million cap for the upcoming year.
Board of Trustees Honors Juan Gonzales for Receiving SPJ Award
On Oct. 23, members of the college’s board of trustees, each carrying a copy of The Guardsman, offered praise of Gonzales’ contributions to the college and the field of journalism.
Police Seeks Suspect In Sexual Battery Incident
The Incident occurred at the Student Success Center’s Queer Resource Center on Thursday afternoon.
Bay Area Leaders Rally to Keep Federal Agents Out as Trump’s Plans Remain Unclear
Hours after the Trump administration walked back plans for a federal “surge” in San Francisco, more than 200 people rallied on the steps of City Hall, demanding federal agents stay out of the Bay Area.
After Celebratory Theater Announcement, Delays Continue to Push Back Groundbreaking
City College’s long-awaited Diego Rivera Theater remains stalled in state review, despite repeated assurances that approval was just around the corner.
Budget Beat: Threat of Course Cuts Remains
The Board of Trustees approved a budget for the next fall semester, but administrators are unable to answer what students should anticipate.
Free City Oversight Committee Continues to Uphold the Program
Students and faculty urged City College’s Free City Oversight Committee to strengthen and expand the tuition program, calling on Mayor Daniel Lurie to restore funding and remove barriers like repayment requirements and residency restrictions.
The Maturity of Transformation: Adult Education Legacy
City College’s adult education programs continue to empower learners of all ages through free and career-focused training across San Francisco, from language and technical courses to workforce partnerships that transform lives.
Journalism Department Chair Juan Gonzales Recognized with National SPJ Award
For nearly half a century, Juan Gonzales, founder of El Tecolote and chair of City College’s Journalism Department, has shaped San Francisco’s newsroom culture through mentorship and community reporting. Now, as he receives the Society of Professional Journalists’ Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award, his influence lives on through the generations of journalists he inspired.
College Denies Using AI to Market on Social Media, Despite Uncanny Images
Facing an enrollment shortfall and a potential funding freeze, City College of San Francisco turned to social media marketing, but dozens of posts appeared to feature AI-generated students despite the college denying any use of artificial imagery.
Could a Transit Pass Be in City College Students’ Future?
CCSF students push for a transit pass as rising fares and looming Muni and BART cuts make commuting to campus increasingly costly.
A Hidden Gem on California Street
A century-old staircase at the edge of Lincoln Park was transformed into a dazzling mosaic landmark after a community-led restoration.