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Many people see college as the next step after graduating from high school. For about 400 student veterans or veteran affiliates, that path was not directly to Las Positas College. Some took a road less traveled by literally traveling elsewhere. Some left…

Ken Ross, a beloved theater teacher and director, came into this world on December 31, 1941 and passed away on October 6, 2023. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri — a city he dearly loved and visited often.  Ken…

A group of about 50 people stood in the hot sun and protested at the Las Positas College Literary Arts Festival on May 13.  A majority of the group had gathered to protest one of the Festival’s events, the “Drag Queen Storytime…

All students that attend community and four-year colleges are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. California Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley has urged students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated. Oakley expects districts to do whatever they can to ensure the safety…

By Alan Lewis I can’t image singing while wearing a mask but the LPC Vocal East Jazz Ensemble performed a live concert on Monday, May 17, 2021 while following all COVID-19 protocols. The singers not only wore masks but were placed a safe…

70 students at Las Positas College have been found to have been committing financial aid fraud. The students committed fraud by signing up for classes but not attending the classes in order to secure financial aid, said Andi Schreibman, Financial Aid Officer…

First time enrollment at community colleges is down at an all time low of 21%, and many continuing students have not yet returned due to the COVID pandemic, studies from 2020-2021 show.  As students face a number of challenges, school seems to…

On Jan. 8, 2021, Gov. Gavin Newson issued a statement revealing a massive budget proposal that supports community colleges like Las Positas all across the nation with emergency relief funds.  The budget outlines a specific structure, releasing one-time payments of 250 million…

By Carleen Surrena The sun was bright on this October afternoon, creating a glare off the pool at the Las Positas College swim complex.  It may be fall, but no clouds were among the powder-blue sky backdrop highlighting the rolling vineyards…

Carly Surrena @surrena_c Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer team plays strong but keeps coming up just a little short each time. They are not losing by much but can’t seem to get the goals scored when need be. The Hawks were looking…