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Brothers Cody and Kevin Martinez were arraigned Wednesday on charges of attempted murder and probation violation. Cody (left) is a former American River College Student. (Photo courtesy of the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department)

Two brothers, one an ARC student, arrested in stabbing of mother, stepfather

Matthew Peirson March 1, 2016

Two brothers, one an American River College student, were arrested Monday in connection with the stabbing of their mother and stepfather, according to police. Cody and Kevin Martinez allegedly got into...

Above, Red Lake is located in the Carson Pass along Highway 88 south of Lake Tahoe. Below, Muir Beach is located north of San Francisco and is located near several trails that can eventually lead to views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean. (Photos courtesy of Matthew Peirson)

Opinion: California should be appreciated for what it really is

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Peirson February 25, 2016

Everyone knows California is a gigantic state, but when it comes to exploring what’s around, people tend to limit their options and miss out on the true variety of experiences available. Sure, everyone...

A row of paintings on display in one of the many rooms of the Art Hotel in Downtown Sacramento on Feb.12, 2016. The art was created by local Sacramento and surrounding area artists and was on display until Feb.13, 2016 before the building was torn down for the new stadium construction. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Artists breathe life into condemned Hotel Marshall

Matthew Peirson and Claire Bathory February 22, 2016

By Trevor Haynes Throughout January, artists from all over the world slipped into an abandoned hotel to tear up its floors, write all over its walls, splash paint over every surface they could find,...

American River College pitcher Kyle Beardsley throws a pitch during the team’s 6-0 loss to Butte College. Buttes pitcher Taylor Greene threw a complete game.
(Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Butte starting pitcher’s complete game shutout sinks ARC

Matthew Peirson February 20, 2016

Butte College’s Taylor Greene dominated on the mound with a complete game on only 112 pitches, mowing through the American River College lineup in a 6-0 victory for Butte. ARC managed only five hits...

A screenshot of the Los Rios Crime Log shows no entries listed from the first day of the spring 2016 semester. A physical log is available at college police office on the ARC campus, which is located immediately south of Davies Hall. (Screen capture of Los Rios Police Crime Log)

Online crime logs unavailable as website is updated

Matthew Peirson February 8, 2016

The Los Rios Police Department’s online crime log has not been updated since Jan. 12 as the website gets refreshed and bugs are fixed in accordance with the change. The most recent entry listed was...

American River College pitching coach Preston Vancil talks with starting pitcher Andrew Wiesenfarth and catcher Matt Elliot in Saturdays 12-11 loss to West Valley College. Wiesenfarth walked 6 batters and took a no decision in the loss for ARC. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC falls in extras, drops to 0-2

Matthew Peirson February 1, 2016

An 11th-inning RBI double by West Valley College second baseman Mike Svozil was the ultimate down for American River College’s 12-11 loss in an up and down game Saturday. ARC was led by shortstop...

An email sent to ARC students from the Health Center notifies all students that additional tuberculosis screenings are taking place the week of Feb. 1 for those who may have exposed to an active TB case on campus in Nov. 2015. The screenings are for potentially exposed students who were not tested on Dec. 1, 2015. (Screen capture of email from the ARC Health Center)

Additional screenings for tuberculosis to take place next week

Matthew Peirson January 30, 2016

Additional screenings for students that may have been exposed to tuberculosis in November are scheduled for the week of Feb. 1, according to an email from the American River College Health Center. The...

American River College guard Sariah Loudon  and Sacramento City College point guard Corina Tacardon fight for possession of the ball, during a game at ARC on Tuesday. ARC lost to Sac City 45-41. (Photo by Tyler M. Jackson)

Emotions run high as ARC blows lead to Sac City

Matthew Peirson January 28, 2016

Three technical fouls were called on American River College’s women’s basketball team in the fourth quarter, part of an emotional unraveling of the team that led to a 45-41 loss to Sacramento City...

American River College catcher Matt Elliot hits the ball in last seasons game against West Valley College at American River College on Jan.29, 2016. ARC will start the new season against West Valley College on Thursday. (File Photo)

ARC baseball ready for opening day, upcoming season

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Nobert January 28, 2016

By Matthew Peirson and Matthew Nobert American River College’s baseball team will look to take the next step and reach the playoffs this season after falling just short in 2015, as the team starts...

ARC student Destiny Perkins studies for her classes at the beginning of the semester. Many students have found new places to study away from the overcrowded Student Center and library. 
(Photo by Justina Sharp)

Students dive into new places to study

Matthew Peirson, Justina Sharp, and Sharriyona Platt January 25, 2016

By Matthew Peirson, Justina Sharp and Sharriyona Platt College isn’t just classes - sometimes students need a quiet corner to study, prompting some to branch out to other areas of the campus, beyond...

Head coach J.R. Matsunami gives the American River Colleges womens basketball team a pep talk in the second half of their game against Sierra College Friday. ARC lost to Sierra 71-56. 
(Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC runs out of gas in fourth quarter, loses to Sierra

Matthew Peirson January 25, 2016

Alternating runs and a back and forth third quarter ultimately wore out American River College’s women’s basketball team, as it was outscored 23-6 in the fourth quarter of a 71-56 loss to Sierra College...

American River Colleges womens softball team is recognized for the teams various achievements, during the ARC athletics season preview on Friday.
(Photo by Tyler Jackson)

Sports preview rally recognizes athlete achievements

Matthew Peirson January 24, 2016

American River College’s Athletics Department held a season preview rally Friday spotlighting the 2015 season for fall sports teams and previewing the spring sports season. The rally included recognition...

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