The American River Current

The late Dick Clark, legendary host of American Bandstand.

Dick Clark: You will be missed

Chuck Livingston and Chuck Livingston April 25, 2012

My sister Jeanne and I danced with the kids on “American Bandstand” and learned the newest dance steps. We watched for the newest fashions and waited to see such notables as Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly...

Richard Trenton Chase, also known as the Vampire of Sacramento. (Photo courtesy Haunted America Tours)

Local serial killer leaves his mark at ARC

Chuck Livingston and Chuck Livingston April 19, 2012

Guy Fieri, Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla of Smosh, Richard Trenton Chase: One of these ARC alumni is a convicted serial killer. Chase is a serial killer who attended American River College from 1968 to...

Students and faculty attend an even at the James Koneko Gallery

James Kaneko Gallery exhibit opens to warm reception

Chuck Livingston and Chuck Livingston February 16, 2012

What do burgers, wood and string have in common? They are all starring in an art show debuting at American River College’s Kaneko Gallery. Artist Mick Sheldon and sculptor Craig Martinez have featured...

Remaining dedicated Occupy Wall Street protesters gather in the south-east corner of Zuccotti Park. (Photo by Chuck Livingston)

Wall Street Unoccupied

Chuck Livingston and Chuck Livingston November 30, 2011

NEW YORK - On the cold rainy morning of Nov. 21, I returned to Zuccotti Park, the birthplace of Occupy Wall Street, blocks away from New York City’s financial district. I found the park virtually deserted...

Pro Vs. Con: Guns on Campus

The Issue: In light of campus shootings, some colleges and universities in the US are allowing students and faculty to carry concealed weapons on campus. Is this a clear cut second amendment issue, or...

Sheehan rouses crowd at ‘Occupy Sacramento’

Chuck Livingston and Chuck Livingston November 2, 2011

More than three hundred people gathered to hear Cindy Sheehan, the famous anti-war protester speak, as she came to support the “Occupy Sacramento” protest movement in Cesar Chavez Plaza on Saturday,...

Libyan dictator responsible for countless tragedies is pronounced dead

Libyan dictator responsible for countless tragedies is pronounced dead

Chuck Livingston and Chuck Livingston October 26, 2011

We can all breath a little easier knowing that Muammar el-Qaddafi, a man whose life was marked by acts of hatred, terror, and murder, is no longer alive. Libya’s Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril confirmed...

Officer Ajax turns heads at ARC’s Career Fair.

Chuck Livingston and Chuck Livingston October 7, 2011

Officer Ajax of the Sacramento County's  Sheriffs department made a big impression at American River College's Career Fair on Thursday October 5, 2011 .  Officer Ajax is a police dog and showed off some...

Video Slideshow: Gatsby a service dog’s story

Chuck Livingston October 5, 2011

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7BwLdXVk8A

Video: ARC Women’s Water polo

Chuck Livingston October 3, 2011

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKm892_Vv1k

Video: ARC Men’s water polo vs. Sierra College

Chuck Livingston October 3, 2011

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEx9AaL41_M

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