The American River Current

Los Rios district confirms first exposures to the COVID-19 virus

Four LRCCD students were instructed to go on 14-day self quarantine after exposure to COVID-19. (Photo illustration by Emily Mello)

March 2, 2020

On Thursday, American River College’s communications office reported to all Los Rios Community College District staff, faculty and student population through Rave Alerts sent via text and email, that two students, one from ARC and one from Cosumnes River College had both been exposed to an individ...

Tags: American River College, ARC, articles by Ariel Caspar, Coronavirus, Cosumnes River College, COVID-19, CRC, Los Rios Community College District, LRCCD, Sac City, Sac City College, Sacramento City College, SCC, viral, virus

Los Rios responds to hate incidents

Counter protester Jules Miller holds up a sign that reads “No Nazi No Hate in Our Streets” during a “Turn California Red” conservative rally at the California State Capitol in Sacramento on Nov. 4, 2018. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Jennah Booth

November 14, 2018

By Jennah Booth & Tracy Holmes Swastikas, racial slurs and death threats were found on Oct 1, scrawled on the stalls and mirror of a men’s restroom at Sacramento City College, according to the Sacramento Bee. The phrase “Time 2 fight back” and “#MAGA”—the letters a reference to President Donald Trump’s 20...

Tags: American River College, ARC, articles by Jennah Booth, Articles by Tracy Holmes, hate speech, Los Rios Community College District, racist graffiti, Sacramento City College, Scott Crow, Thomas Grenne

Breaking News: Suspicions of bomb in Land Park prompt Rave Alert

Members of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Explosive Ordinance Detail enter their vehicle on May 5, 2018. The officers were dispatched to William Land Park after reports of an object that appeared to be a pipe bomb. The suspicious metal rod was found to be safe after the EOD Unit took X-rays. (Photo by Luis Gael Jimenez)

Luis Gael

May 9, 2018

Suspicions of a pipe bomb placed at William Land Park caused district officials to send out a Rave Alert warning students to avoid the area on Wednesday. The alert, which went out at 9:06 a.m, urged students and faculty to avoid the area around the park until “further notice” due to “emergenc...

Tags: articles by Luis Gael Jimenez, bomb, emergency, Explosive Ordinance Detail, Kirtlan, Land Park, Law Enforcement Officer, LEO, Los Rios Community College, Photos by Luis Gael Jimenez, pipe bomb, Rave Alert, Sacramento, Sacramento City College, Sacramento County Sheriff, Sacramento Police Department, sheriff, William Land Park

ARC hosts the Big 8 Swim Invite

Women's swim teams from eight community colleges across northern California, push off the block for their first time trials of the Big 8 swim invite on March 15 at ARC. (Photo by Cecilia Castillo Juarez

Jennah Booth

March 29, 2018

Eight California community college swim teams met at American River College for the 2018 Big 8 Invite on March 16. Swimmers from Santa Rosa Junior College, San Joaquin Delta College, Diablo Valley College and other local community colleges competed in 30 different swimming and diving events. Diab...

Tags: American River College, ARC, articles by Jennah Booth, Athletics, Bethani Black, Cosumnes River College, Diablo Valley College, Diving, Mary Gorodetskiy, Mia Lieston, Michelle Akana, Modesto Junior College, Photos by Cecilia Castillo Juarez, Sacramento City College, San Joaquin Delta College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Sierra College, Swim, swim meet, swimmers

UFC Fighter Josh Emmett reflects on growing up in Sacramento

UFC fighter Josh Emmett trains in the octagon with his trainer Joey Rodriguez at on Feb. 14 at Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness. Emmett is preparing for his first UFC main event fight against Jeremy Stephens on Feb. 24 in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Luis Gael

March 14, 2018

From where Josh Emmett is standing, he can hear the music pounding through the arena speakers. He’s waiting for his cue to enter the octagon. The 32-year-old is about to make his professional mixed martial arts debut with the Ultimate Fighting Championship — the largest MMA promotion in the world. ...

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Beavers escape close shave with Folsom Lake

American River College guard Lawrence Smith brings the ball up court during a game against Sierra College on Jan. 16 at American River College in Sacramento, California. (photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Mack Ervin III

January 30, 2018

The American River College men’s basketball team survived a close encounter with Folsom Lake College on Friday, winning 61-58. Assistant coach Michael Lorente served as acting head coach as Mark Giorgi missed his second straight game with illness. The Beavers were in control of the game early on...

Tags: Alex Patton, American River College, ARC, Articles by Mack Ervin III, Basketball, Beavers, Falcons, Folsom Lake College, Isiah Maun, Mark Giorgi, Men's, Michael Lorente, Sacramento City College, Sports, Tommy Edwards, Zethan Dumpson

Women’s basketball team qualifies for playoffs

ARC sophomore forward Benjiu Atik holds ball above her head and comes face to face with Sacramento City freshman forward, Meghan Case. ARC Women's Basketball defeated SCC 70-56 on Thursday. (Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Cheyenne Drury

February 23, 2017

The women’s basketball team defeated Sacramento City College 70-56 and qualified for conference playoffs Thursday night. Freshman forward Bengu Atik was the lead scorer with 26 points and freshman point guard Deja Samuels was not far behind, scoring 23 points for the Beavers. A fast pace was...

Tags: ARC, Articles by Cheyenne Drury, Beavers, conference, Photos by Lidiya Grib, Playoffs, Sacramento City College, SCC, Women's Basketball

Beavers prepare to take on division rivals Butte

Players on the American River College football team getting ready to snap the ball against Feather River College on Oct 29, 2016. ARC won 40-0. (Photo by Mike Yun)

Mack Ervin III

November 3, 2016

American River College’s football team is preparing to take on what might be their toughest challenge yet against Butte College, whose team is ranked seventh in the state. Butte has won its last four games including a 48-28 win over Sierra, while American River have won five straight and are comin...

Tags: American River College, ARC, Articles by Mack Ervin III, Beavers, Butte College, Ce'von Mitchell-Ford, Chris Guillen, College of the Siskiyous, Feather River College, Griffin Dahn, Jon Osterhout, Sac City, Sacramento City College

Beavers winning streak snapped by Sac City in Dig Pink game

Outside Hitter Dani Schoen gets ready to spike the ball during the Dig Pink game against Sacramento City College on Oct. 19. Arc lost 3-1. (Photo by Laodicea Broadway)

Mack Ervin III

October 25, 2016

At the Dig Pink game for breast cancer awareness, the volleyball team suffered a tough loss to Sacramento City College on Friday, ending their three-game win streak and dropping them to 12-8 on the season. ARC partnered with The Side-Out Foundation and its Dig Pink initiative to raise $500 towards ...

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Beavers’ defense shines on a rainy day

American River College’s running back Ce’von Mitchell-Ford runs through a pile of Siskiyous defenders, during the Beavers’ 7-0 road win on Oct. 15 2016. (Photos courtesy of Charles Eiers)

Mike Yun

October 18, 2016

Rain was pouring down on Saturday, but it didn’t stop American River College’s football team as the defense led the way to a gritty 7-0 victory over College of the Siskiyous. With the field drenched in rain and strong winds blowing throughout the game, the Beavers’ defense was able to hold t...

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Stories on Stage brings student literature to the Sacramento community

Local actor Pano Roditis reads from Rachel Gardner’s “Tradesman” at the Stories on Stage Los Rios night event on Sept. 30, 2016. The event honored the Los Rios creative writing programs with live readings of stories from each college’s literary magazine. (Photo by Hannah Darden)

Hannah Darden

October 3, 2016

The Verge Center for the Arts in downtown Sacramento was standing-room only on Friday night as students, professors and members of the community gathered for the Stories on Stage Los Rios night. Local actors Jessica Laskey and Pano Roditis did live readings of four stories, each chosen from the ...

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Photo Gallery: Hillary Clinton rallies in Sacramento

Supporters of democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hold up signs and cheer during a rally event in Sacramento California on June 5, 2016. Clinton was campaiging ahead of California's presidential primary on June 7. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Mack Ervin III

June 6, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate and frontrunner Hillary Clinton hosted a rally at Sacramento City College on Sunday, campaigning hard in the state to make her case before the June 7 statewide primary. 10 speakers took the stage, including Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, before Clinton herself went...

Tags: California, campaign, Hillary Clinton, Photo Gallery, Photos by Mack Ervin III, Phots by Kyle Elsasser, president, presidential race, Sacramento City College, supporters