The American River Current

The election to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom, pictured at American River College  on May 1, 2019, was a controversial and unfair procedure. (Photo by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

California’s recall election process needs an update

Usamah Hammour, Staff Writer December 5, 2021

On Sept. 14, California held a recall election to replace Gavin Newsom as governor. The election, which failed,  showed there is a loophole in the recall law. A loophole that shows the tyranny of a very...

As Texas lifts its mask mandates and re-opens businesses in spring of 2021, should Californians be worried of a new spread with more states reopening? (Photo illustration by Collin Andrews)

Texas Reopens, what does that mean for California

Collin Andrews, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

On March 2, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a speech that his state is lifting its mask mandate entirely, making it the largest state to no longer require its citizens to wear masks in daily life and...

California Governor Gavin Newsom assists American River College groundskeeper Brenda Baker with fixing a sprinkler outside of the Ranch House during International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2019. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Governor Newsom get his hands dirty shadowing ARC staff for International Workers’ Day

Jennah Booth May 1, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom visited American River College today to commemorate International Workers’ Day by job shadowing custodian Maria Arambula and groundskeeper Brenda Baker. Newsom also...

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Wednesday raising the legal smoking age in California from 18 to 21. The bill will take effect on June 9. (File Photo)

California raises legal smoking age to 21

Robert Hansen May 7, 2016

By Robert Hansen and Claire Bathory Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Wednesday that will  raise the legal smoking age limit in California from 18 to 21. The bill also prohibits the sale or use...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All The American River Current Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
Governor