Update: Diego Rivera Theater Greenlit by State Architects
After numerous delays, the Division of the State Architect finally approved the plans for the Diego Rivera Theater on Dec. 12.
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Delivery Driver Killed in Tragic Accident on Campus
A delivery driver was fatally crushed by his own van while making a plant delivery to City College’s Horticulture Department on Ocean Campus, prompting a police investigation into the workplace accident.
District 4 Supervisor: Was Her Qualification Her Father’s?
Mayor Lurie’s appointment of a politically inexperienced supervisor with family ties to a major tech contractor raises questions about corporate influence and the administration’s approach to city governance.
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.
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.
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.
Publicity-Thirsty Lurie Skips City College Building Opening
Dignitaries from the State Senate, City Hall, Consulate of Ireland, and the entire City College football team all showed up to celebrate the opening of the $140 million Student Success Center on Thursday, but publicity-hungry Mayor Daniel Lurie was nowhere to be seen.
The Guardsman Editorial: A Call to Action for Mayor Daniel Lurie
City College is more than just a community college. It is the bridge to the future for a thriving economic and cultural metropolis. A pathway for thousands of SF residents to evolve and improve their skills and capacity for the challenges ahead. Without them, we could not continue to revitalize neighborhoods and businesses with the extraordinary creative talent that San Francisco personifies.
Interim Chancellor Bailey is Allowed to Change His Mind
For over 200 days, Interim Chancellor Mitch Bailey was nothing but transparent about both the state of the college, and his prospect of unemployment. Throughout the fall semester, many found him both honest and approachable, so they were dissapointed to hear how adamant he was about leaving after his interim stint.
City College Police Chief Floats Arming Officers with Tasers
City College Police Chief Mario Vasquez would not be the first to turn his back on the campus due to frustrations over empty holsters.
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.
The Multi-Use Building Becomes the Canvas for City College Design Students
The MUB space transformation projects were the results of the college’s second-annual Academic Contest. Three teams of students and alumni from the Architecture, Interior Design and Construction Management Departments were provided with the resources to design and build the new lounge spaces with customized furniture and décor.