Sacramento community joins up to collect donations to help with the fight for change
Heather Amberson, Staff Writer
June 16, 2020
On a hot afternoon in early June, in a parking lot near the Sacramento LGBT Community Center in downtown Sacramento, individuals set up a donation tent, with two tables underneath it, each one stocked with multiple cases of water, boxes of snacks and medical supplies. People gathered around the tent...
IRS sends out more than 80 million stimulus checks to ‘eligible’ citizens
Heather Amberson, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
With uncertain times and millions out of work due to COVID-19, the government has approved a one time $1,200 stimulus check to all eligible Americans. According to the Internal Revenue Service website, anyone who has a “social security number that is valid for employment and is a U.S. citizen,”...
Los Rios sets up COVID-19 relief fund for students in need
Heather Amberson, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
In response to all Los Rios Community College District campuses being shut down due to the coronavirus, Los Rios launched a COVID-19 relief fund to help out students impacted by the shutdown. According to the relief fund website, through this fund, Los Rios will provide refurbished computers for stu...
10 sports podcasts to fill the void during sports hiatus
March 25, 2020
With the coronavirus outbreak cancelling or suspending most sports, here is a list of sports podcasts to get your sports fix during the hiatus. This list includes podcasts that cover the NFL, NBA, MLB and some that cover multiple sports and can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other places that ...
Former NBA player looks to help the next generation
March 16, 2020
“With all the knowledge that I have over the last 20 to 30 years plus of playing basketball, being able to come in here and give these kids some knowledge from what I’ve learned and help them better themselves [is what made me want to start coaching].” Kenny Thomas, a former NBA player, has found...
Lend a Heart helps students de-stress with therapy dogs
February 25, 2020
Lend a Heart, a nonprofit organization that provides animal-assisted therapy, will host a therapy dog day on Feb. 27, outside of the Library Quad, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If there is rain, the event will be moved inside to the Student Center. According to Ryan Nix, health services assistant, the event is s...
ARC women’s basketball loses at home
February 18, 2020
The American River women’s basketball team was defeated at home by San Joaquin Delta College, 76-48 on Feb. 11. The first quarter started out slow, with both teams struggling on offense early. After both teams got settled into the game, it was a close quarter, with San Joaquin Delta only leading ...
ARC Men’s Basketball team loses at home
February 18, 2020
The American River College men’s basketball team was defeated at home by San Joaquin Delta College, 80-66 on Feb. 11. The first half was a hard-fought back and forth contest. ARC came out hot and hit a couple of early baskets, but San Joaquin Delta came right back with baskets of its own. Going i...
ARC fashion department designs masks to help the community combat COVID-19.
May 18, 2020
COVID-19 pushes DMV to extend license expiration dates
May 18, 2020
CCC Chancellor’s Office files lawsuit against Department of Education
May 18, 2020
Beaver Food Pantry continues its work remotely
May 18, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to reopen the state
May 18, 2020
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