A former PCC student has been sentenced to the maximum prison term for killing his girlfriend and storing her body in a trash can filled with kitty litter.
Board fires vice president of administrative services
The Board of Trustees voted Wednesday morning to fire Richard Van Pelt, vice president of administrative services. President Mark Rocha has also recommended the termination of Alfred Huthchings, supervisor for Facilities Services.
Dozens of police line the walls of Board meeting
Police and angry students clashed at the June 20 Board of Trustee meeting, causing the Board to recess to another room.
Tears shed at slaying trial
The mother of a slain former PCC student was escorted sobbing from the court Wednesday as the homicide case against the victim’s boyfriend was sent to the jury for deliberations.
Accused won’t testify in slaying trial
Former PCC student Isaac Campbell who’s accused of killing his girlfriend Liya “Jessi” Lu will not testify in his own defense in his second trial, the court heard Tuesday.
Protest disrupts Board meeting
Repeated interruptions during the Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday night prompted the entire board to relocate to an adjacent room, where the proceedings continued behind closed doors.
Accident should not be a felony
PCC student Bowen Du faces vehicular manslaughter charges for the unfortunate accident that killed Alice Zhang. Du should not have to face jail time for an obvious accident.
Trial date set in fatal accident
A trial date has been requested for PCC student Bowen Du, 19, who has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after a fatal accident, according to his attorney.