Mayor Lurie Staves Off Free City Cuts, but the Road Ahead Remains Uncertain
For now, San Franciscans can count on free tuition at City College, but its long-term stability depends on future budget battles
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AANHPI Heritage Month Shines at San Francisco and CCSF with Celebrations and Calls for Cultural Recognition
This year marks the 4th annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month, with the theme “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.”
Climate Action 2025: “It’s Up to Us”
Trustee Alan Wong proposed a new climate action plan, which, adopted in 2024, continues to guide the college’s steps toward a more sustainable future. The policy sets up the goalposts for City College to address its current status on various sustainability and environmental measurements by 2026 while establishing incremental benchmarks for improvement over the next decade. The policy updates City College’s sustainability plan for the first time since 2009.
Climate Action 2025: “It’s Up to Us”
By Kyra Young kyrajyoung@gmail.com “Drill, Baby Drill!” The fossil fuel industry applauded President Trump’s barrage of climate and…
City College Board of Trustees Learn to ‘Stay in Their Lane’
At the heart of City College’s accreditation warning is the board’s resolution to rehire laid-off faculty.
City College Unveils $155 Million STEAM Building, Ushering in a New Era of Education
City College unveiled its long-awaited STEAM Building on Dec. 12 with speeches from administrators and a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The facility promises to enhance education in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Inside, the STEAM Building boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Tall glass windows on every floor offer stunning views, while ample study spaces line the hallways. The building includes chemistry and biology labs, art classrooms, collaborative rooms, and faculty offices. The rooftop provides a serene space with breathtaking views of the campus and surrounding greenery.
Free City Funding Chopped in Half: Students Left to Question Their Fate Under Lurie’s Reign
When Board of Trustees president Alan Wong sat down at Mayor London Breed’s desk with the newly appointed Interim Chancellor Mitchell Bailey, they were there for what they thought would be a straightforward meeting to introduce the new chancellor. It was a calm, clear day in June after the spring semester had ended, and it was sprung on the college representatives that the mayor’s office intended to drastically reduce contributions to the Free City program.
City College Board of Trustees Faces Overwhelming Testimonies to Restore Classes and Laid-off Faculty
Since 2019, City College has faced teacher layoffs and class cuts, leading to hundreds of students being turned away each semester due to limited class availability. According to a press release sent out by the teachers union AFT 2121, for this fall semester alone, 270 students were turned down from English 1A, 200 from Chemistry 32 and approximately 1,700 from English as a Second Language.
Ballot Beat: Julio Ramos, Ben Kaplan, and Aliya Chisti Outline Their Strategies for a Sustainable City College
With four seats in play, more than half of the board, and the priorities of voters could have a greater impact on the future of City College, its Free City program and budgetary goals, and the trajectory of public higher education in San Francisco.
Ballot Beat: Ruth Ferguson, Luis Zamora, and Leanna Louie Lay out their Visions as Potential Trustees
Locally, elections like the Community College Board could have a meaningful impact on the city, both how it makes use of funds like those generated by Proposition W and the future of its historic institutions and programs: City College and Free City.
After a Tumultuous Few Years for City College, Increase in Enrollment Instills Newfound Hope in Board Members
In the Fall of 2024, City College saw an increase of 1,066 in new students enrolling in for-credit classes. Numbers that represent a 30% increase compared to Fall 2023 as stated by the college’s office of research and planning.
Ballot Beat: Board Candidates Alan Wong and Heather McCarty and their Plans to Avert a Fiscal Freeze
Leading up to the election The Guardsman will be interviewing candidates, providing context for current issues facing the college and proposals to address them in an ongoing segment.
City College Board of Trustees Announces Interim Chancellor
Mitchell Bailey will hold down the fort in David Martin’s absence as the hunt for his permanent replacement continues.