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News by Alan Lewis September 8, 2020

Mertes Center For The Arts lit in red to support artists

On Sept. 1 the Mertes Center for the Arts was lit up in red to support the currently dark Live Events industry. The lighting was designed by LPC lighting designer Mike Rinaldi and stage technician Karl Haller. The front of the building,…

News Briefs by Alan Lewis September 5, 2020

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Student government has open positions

Las Positas College Student Government currently has three of the six executive positions open. The open positions are Director of Communications, Director of Events and ICC Chair. There are also available positions for senators. Qualifications for the positions are in the bylaws…

News by Nathan Canilao September 4, 2020

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Protesters hold march in downtown Oakland over police brutality

Sounds of fireworks, bullhorns and music filled the streets last week in Oakland. Chants of “Justice for Jacob Blake” and “No justice, no peace” could be heard from the high end apartment complexes near Oscar Grant Plaza. Some small business owners handed…

News by Alan Lewis August 31, 2020

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Dance classes to be put on hold this semester

Former Dance Instructor, Susan Lloyds dances in an empty Dance studio in the 4000 building. When Susan Lloyd, a former dance instructor, left LPC for Utah, college administrators decided not to replace her immediately. As a result, there are no dance classes…

News by Alan Lewis August 28, 2020

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Motorcycle training on weekends disturbs LPC neighbors

Marie Hinojosa, a resident of the Montage community next to Las Positas College, uses the website Nextdoor to complain that she cannot enjoy her balcony on the weekends due to noise and fumes from motorcycle classes being held in the college parking…

News by Nathan Canilao June 5, 2020

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Livermore takes a stand against police brutality and racial injustice

Photo by Nathan Canilao- LPC graduate Mike Lin protesting in downtown Livermore. Photo by Nathan Canilao- Sign of list of wants from the city government concerning…

News by Nathan Canilao June 3, 2020

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Tri-Valley residents march to protest police brutality

Protestors throughout the Bay Area are marching in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A recent protest in Dublin garnered much support from the Tri-Valley and surrounding areas…

News by Alan Lewis May 6, 2020

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LPC still working on criteria for disbursing CARES student aid

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security act, known as CARES included money for student aid. Las Positas College is receiving $1.4 million for aid to students. Requirements for who can apply for aid were given by the Federal Government. Federal Requirements…

News by Ana Delgadillo May 4, 2020

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Students demand tuition rates be lowered for online courses during pandemic

After stay at home orders began, schools instantly went virtual. What first started as a two week long shelter in place quickly became indefinite quarantine. With the COVID-19 curve rising at a high rate it soon became clear the remainder of Spring…

News by Alan Lewis April 29, 2020

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LPC plans new construction from Measure A funds

In June 2016 the voters of the Chabot-Las Positas College district approved a $950 million bond issue. The bond issue was promoted to the voters as needed for safety and classroom updates, improving facilities for veterans and those with disabilities and retrofitting…

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