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News Briefs by Alan Lewis September 8, 2020

Diablo Valley veterans donate laptop to LPC student

The VietNam Veterans of Diablo Valley donated a laptop computer to LPC first year student veteran Heather Crummer. Crummer, a Navy veteran, plans to major in computer networks. Currently she is doing an internship in networks and tutors plus carrying a full…

News by Alan Lewis September 8, 2020

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LPC food bank continues during COVID-19

Adria Anderson-Kelly was out in the 104 degree heat helping out at The Market on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Anderson-Kelly said, “It is very hot out here, but I am doing this for the students of Las Positas College.” The LPC Market (a…

News by Taylour Sparkman September 8, 2020

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California suffers damages in second largest wildfire in state history

They say lightning never strikes in the same place twice, but starting at 4 a.m. on August 16, the Bay Area experienced almost 11,000 lightning strikes in a 72 hour period, putting the old saying to shame. The record amount of lightning…

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News by Alan Lewis September 8, 2020

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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…

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