The American River Current

California is too relaxed on medical marijuana policies

Michael Mercado and Michael Mercado • November 9, 2011

The federal government has every right to crack down on marijuana dispensaries in California. Federal law takes precedence over state law no matter what law has been put into place. I, for one, agree with...

Working two jobs and attending classes at ARC keep students busy

Michael Mercado and Michael Mercado • October 26, 2011

He wakes up each morning overwhelmed with stress and already exhausted from the challenges that lie ahead of him for the day. JT Kelley, an English major at American River College, heads out preparing...

Pro Vs Con: Should online retailers have to pay the same tax rate as brick-and-mortar businesses?

Michael Mercado and Malissa Rogers • September 28, 2011

THE ISSUE: Gov. Jerry Brown recently gave Amazon a one-year reprieve from charging customers state sales tax. Should the online retailer have to pay the same tax rate as brick-and-mortar businesses? The...

Longboarding trend is back with a vengeance

Michael Mercado and Michael Mercado • September 14, 2011

The longboard, a long-standing form of personal transportation, is becoming more and more popular across the United States; and has found a niche here at ARC. Their numbers are growing. They can be...