Lee Hilliard might be retiring, but he isn’t going quietly. He never does. In fact, he prides himself on doing the unexpected, questioning and calling out things he deems unfair. Even if it appears he is incorrect on the facts, he shrugs and says, “I can’t prove it. I may sound disgruntled, but I don’t […]
College of the Canyons
State investigates COC, foundation regarding Measure E checks
While state investigates origin of three “Yes on Measure E” checks, board of trustees and local Realtor turn up the heat. Steve Petzold is a one-man opposition crew, a crusading skeptic who doesn’t trust anyone’s word and continually digs and researches for what he considers the truth. Petzold, 63, has filed numerous public requests seeking […]
The COC Board Revolution
Very quietly, a revolution has begun at College of the Canyons. The Board of Trustees has a new majority. For years the boards rubber-stamped what the administration wanted to do, which served the college well for a long time. But within recent boards, cracks showed. Certain members would ask questions and be publicly ridiculed for […]
