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City College women’s basketball team takes on the Napa Valley Storm
City College women’s basketball team takes on the Napa Valley Storm
Sacramento City College students speak with Brandon Herring of Coppin State University, Maryland, during the City College HBCU Caravan event on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
City College hosts CCC to HBCU Fall Caravan — broadening horizons for transfer students
Avery Peterson (#5) Sacramento City College delivers a spike over two San Joaquin Delta players during City College’s match on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Sacramento, Calif.
Sacramento City College women’s volleyball faces off against the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs
Student FYI: week of Nov. 18 through Dec. 1
Student FYI: week of Nov. 18 through Dec. 1
Participants take final photos in front of the Aftershock sign during the last day of the Aftershock music festival at Discovery Park on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
Aftershock 2024: moments from Sacramento’s epic music festival
Photo of the day: Be aware of falling fruit
Photo of the day: Be aware of falling fruit
Student FYI: week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 17
Student FYI: week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 17
City College hosts its annual Club Day for the 2023-2024 school year on Sept. 21, 2023, in the quad. President of the Psychology Club, Blaze Williams, engages in conversation about what his club stands for in an attempt to recruit members.
Get ready for City College’s annual Club Day on Oct. 31
Sacramento City College professor and author of “Body in Script,” Eve Imagine stands in City College’s quad, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
City College English Prof. Eve Imagine publishes her first novel, ‘Body in Script’
Caleb Theodore, the new head coach of the Sacramento City College Panthers women’s basketball team, poses in the North Gym of City College on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
New head coach Caleb Theodore joins City College women’s basketball
City College women’s basketball team takes on the Napa Valley Storm
City College women’s basketball team takes on the Napa Valley Storm
Avery Peterson (#5) Sacramento City College delivers a spike over two San Joaquin Delta players during City College’s match on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Sacramento, Calif.
Sacramento City College women’s volleyball faces off against the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs
Oakland bids farewell to 56 years of baseball
Oakland bids farewell to 56 years of baseball
Photo of the day: A ray of sunshine on a day of disappointment for the Panthers
Photo of the day: A ray of sunshine on a day of disappointment for the Panthers
Photo of the day: City College falls to Santa Rosa in 5-0 match
Photo of the day: City College falls to Santa Rosa in 5-0 match
Courtesy of Activision Blizzard
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 hits the mark for City College students with new updates and features
Prioritizing mental health: how college students can seek support
Prioritizing mental health: how college students can seek support
Customers wait in line to order at Crepeville during a Sunday brunch rush on Oct. 20, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif.
From sweet to savory: a visit to Crepeville
Courtesy of Activision Blizzard
Gear up for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch on October 25
Express Reviews: “It’s What’s Inside”
Express Reviews: “It’s What’s Inside”
Photo of the day: Puente Club hosts Halloween costume contest
Photo of the day: Puente Club hosts Halloween costume contest
Photo of the day: Be aware of falling fruit
Photo of the day: Be aware of falling fruit
Photo of the day: A ray of sunshine on a day of disappointment for the Panthers
Photo of the day: A ray of sunshine on a day of disappointment for the Panthers
Photo of the day: City College falls to Santa Rosa in 5-0 match
Photo of the day: City College falls to Santa Rosa in 5-0 match
Photo of the day: City College Panthers kick in vain as they fall 5-0 to the Sierra Wolverines
Photo of the day: City College Panthers kick in vain as they fall 5-0 to the Sierra Wolverines
Student FYI: week of Nov. 18 through Dec. 1
Student FYI: week of Nov. 18 through Dec. 1
Student FYI: week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 17
Student FYI: week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 17
Student FYI Week of Oct. 21 through Nov. 3
Student FYI Week of Oct. 21 through Nov. 3
Student FYI: week of Oct. 7 through 20
Student FYI: week of Oct. 7 through 20
Student FYI: Week of Sept. 16 through 29
Student FYI: Week of Sept. 16 through 29
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New & Old: A look at SCC’s buildings & their namesakes

Kristopher Hooks
May 18, 2016
City College celebrates in the come back win against Delta College in the North Gym on Jan. 15th. Photos by Dianne Rose

Panthers’ sights set on postseason: City College women’s basketball team rebounding after last year’s forgetful season

Kristopher Hooks
February 29, 2016
City Colleges Dylan Forzani gets the good luck touch from teammates before his match against Sierrra College at the North Gym Oct. 14. Photos by Dianne Rose

Panthers Win 2015 California State Wrestling Championship

Kristopher Hooks
December 12, 2015
City College wrestler Isaac Pilgrim wins an early match at the KLS Air Express Invitational at North Gym on Sept. 19th. Photos by Dianne Rose

City College wrestler slips hold of his past

Kristopher Hooks
December 10, 2015
Russ Solomon, founder of Tower Records, sits on the couch in his home library. (Photo by Tammy Kaley)

The man behind the music: Russ Solomon embraces his post-Tower Records passion

Kristopher Hooks
December 9, 2015
Sacramento City College President, Dr. Kathryn E Jeffery, speaking at the five-year celebration of the Sacramento City College West Sacramento Campus Jan 29. Luisa Morco | Staff Photographer | luisamorco.express@gmail.com

City College president resigning; accepts new job at Santa Monica College

Kristopher Hooks
November 18, 2015
Gallery: Panthers volleyball defeats CRC, 3-0

Gallery: Panthers volleyball defeats CRC, 3-0

Kristopher Hooks
November 13, 2015
Seattle Mariners new director of player development Andy McKay was the Panthers baseball coach for 12 years prior to joining the Colorado Rockies organization in 2013. Dianne Rose/dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Former Panthers baseball coach McKay hired by Seattle Mariners

Kristopher Hooks
November 10, 2015
Photo Of The Day Nov. 10, 2015

Photo Of The Day Nov. 10, 2015

Kristopher Hooks
November 10, 2015
City College freshman setter Kassidy Rauh smiles at one of her teammates after the team scores a point during the match against Modesto Junior College in the North Gym Nov. 3, 2015. (Photo: Kristopher Hooks | Editor in Chief | khooksexpress@gmail.com)

Forging her own path: Volleyball player makes the grade on and off the court

Kristopher Hooks
November 10, 2015
City College setter Kassidy Rauh sets the ball up for middle hitter Madyson Taylor during the third set of the match against Modesto Junior College in the North Gym Nov. 3, 2015. (Photo: Kristopher Hooks | Editor in Chief | khooksexpress@gmail.com)

Gallery: Panthers volleyball sweeps Modesto, 3-0

Kristopher Hooks
November 6, 2015
(Photo courtesy: Emily Peterson | emilypetersonexpress@gmail.com)

2 men identified as persons of interest in on-campus shooting

Kristopher Hooks
October 27, 2015
Panthers volleyball defeats Santa Rosa, extends winning streak

Panthers volleyball defeats Santa Rosa, extends winning streak

Kristopher Hooks
October 26, 2015
Gallery: Panthers volleyball defeats Santa Rosa 3-1

Gallery: Panthers volleyball defeats Santa Rosa 3-1

Kristopher Hooks
October 25, 2015
Los Rios police officers and Sacramento Firefighters discuss the events of the on-campus shooting at City College Sept. 3, 2015.

Independent review finds alert system ‘unacceptably delayed’ following 9-3 campus shooting

Kristopher Hooks
October 23, 2015
Cameron Weaver speaks at the candidate forums during the student elections of the spring 2015 semester. (Photo Courtesy: ARCurrent.com)

Student Trustee retains his position after ARC, FLC recall vote

Kristopher Hooks
October 21, 2015
Cameron Weaver speaks at the candidate forums during the student elections of the spring 2015 semester. (Photo Courtesy: ARCurrent.com)

Recall vote of Los Rios Student Trustee postponed

Kristopher Hooks
October 18, 2015
Shasta College's Jamal Halverson flips out of City College's Dylan Forzani hold during their match in the North Gym Oct. 14. (Photo by: Kristopher Hooks | khooksexpress@gmail.com)

Gallery: Wrestling sweeps Shasta College in a Big 8 Conference dual

Kristopher Hooks
October 15, 2015
(Photo courtesy: Emily Peterson | emilypetersonexpress@gmail.com)

Latest Clery Report shows a decrease in crime on campus, in district

Kristopher Hooks
October 13, 2015
Booking photo for Kristofer Clark courtesy: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department

Police: Former ARC student arrested for making threats of violence to campus

Kristopher Hooks
October 9, 2015
City College's new starting quarterback Taylor Laird played for the Panthers in 2013, but his season was cut short after he broke his ankle in week 2.

A familiar face back under center for the Panthers football team

Kristopher Hooks
September 30, 2015
Rodda South - Stock Photo

Professor attacked by student in Rodda South

Kristopher Hooks
September 30, 2015
City College head coach Dannie Walker addresses his team after the loss against Modesto Junior College at Hughes Stadium on Sept. 26. Photos by Dianne Rose

Fatigue strikes defense, Panthers football falls to 1-3 on season

Kristopher Hooks
September 27, 2015
City College freshman quarterback Taylor Laird is being pursued by a Modesto College linebacker during the first half of the Sept. 26th game at Hughes Stadium. Photos by Dianne Rose

Bad week of practice leads to another loss for Panthers football

Kristopher Hooks
September 27, 2015
(Photo courtesy: Vanessa Nelson)

Measure A passes; Los Rios Board of Trustees to approve new agreement

Kristopher Hooks
September 24, 2015
Photo by: Vanessa Nelson | Photo Editor | vanessanelsonexpress@gmail.com

Voting for the Los Rios transit pass begins today

Kristopher Hooks
September 22, 2015
Photo by: Kristopher Hooks | Editor in Chief | khooksexpress@gmail.com

Panthers volleyball overcomes third set blues, wins two games 3-0

Kristopher Hooks
September 20, 2015
Panthers volleyball players celebrate after scoring the 24th point of the third set in the first match of the Quad event Sept. 18, 2015. Kristopher Hooks | Editor in chief | khooksexpress@gmail.com

Photo of the Day Sept. 18, 2015

Kristopher Hooks
September 18, 2015
Locally filmed movie 'Mamaboy' looking for extras

Locally filmed movie ‘Mamaboy’ looking for extras

Kristopher Hooks
September 16, 2015
Visitors pass through the newly opened “Community" photo exhibits by Russ Solomon on Sept. 14, 2015. The exhibit will run through Oct. 9 in the Kondos Gallery and Oct. 30 on the second floor of the Student Services Building. Jessie Rooker | Photo Editor | JessieRookerExpress@gmail.com

Tower Records founder takes portraits of Sacramentans for City College galleries

Kristopher Hooks
September 15, 2015
City College football captions Aaron Ross, Ryan Staas, Leonard Skattebo and Jason Samuels walk out for the coin toss at center field before the home opener against Foothill College at Hughes Stadium on Sept. 11, 2015. Photos by Dianne Rose

Skattebo runs, hurdles over defenders as Panthers football wins in home opener

Kristopher Hooks
September 12, 2015
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Town hall meeting 9-10 in Student Center to brief students about on-campus shooting

Kristopher Hooks
September 9, 2015
(Photo courtesy: Emily Peterson | emilypetersonexpress@gmail.com)

Students, faculty questioning effectiveness of alert system after shooting

Kristopher Hooks
September 7, 2015
Members of the community brought together to honor Roman P. Gonzalez, and help raise money to benefit Gonzalez’s family through a carwash fundraiser Sept. 6, 2015. Emily Peterson | Staff Photographer | emilypetersonexpress@gmail.com

Shooting Victim’s Family Raising Money for Funeral Expenses

Kristopher Hooks
September 6, 2015
City College student, Geve Spooner, leaves words of condolences at the "A Time to Bond Together" table at City College Sep. 4, 2015 Vanessa Nelson | Photo Editor | vanessanelsonexpress@gmail.com

100s of faculty and students attend ‘Love In’ to discuss shooting, mourn victim

Kristopher Hooks
September 5, 2015
(Photo courtesy: Emily Peterson | emilypetersonexpress@gmail.com)

Shooting victims identified as City College students

Kristopher Hooks
September 4, 2015
Students gather their first day back from spring break April 21 in the Quad during College Hour. Only four weeks of the 2014 spring semester remain until finals week May 15-21. Luisa Morco | Staff Photographer | luisamorco.express@gmail.com

‘Love In’ will be held in campus quad, chaplains available for students

Kristopher Hooks
September 4, 2015
Los Rios police officers and Sacramento Firefighters discuss the events of the on-campus shooting at City College Sept. 3, 2015.

One dead, two injured in campus shooting, officers searching for suspect

Kristopher Hooks
September 3, 2015
Hughes Stadium (photo courtesy: Robert McClintock)

High school football returns to Hughes Stadium

Kristopher Hooks
August 28, 2015
a building

Student guide to City College building hours

Kristopher Hooks
August 19, 2015
Panthers baseball, softball players transfer to next level

Panthers baseball, softball players transfer to next level

Kristopher Hooks
August 19, 2015
Flyer for Sacramento River Cats Los Rios Night.

Los Rios night at Raley Field

Kristopher Hooks
May 31, 2015
City College head coach Tim Kiernan talks with first base umpire Pete Dufour about a call in the third game in the best of three against Shasta College in the first round of the Northern Regional playoffs at The Yard May 3. Dianne Rose/dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Softball eliminated from playoffs after losing series 2-1

Kristopher Hooks
May 5, 2015
City College head coach Tim Kiernan acknowledges the two-run homer by Taylor McDowell freshman infielder in the bottom of the third in the first game in the best of three series in the first round against Shasta College of the Northern Regional playoffs at The Yard May 2. Dianne Rose/dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Softball loses Game 1 in first round of playoffs

Kristopher Hooks
May 2, 2015
City College head coach Derek Sullivan talking to his players before the game against Sierra at Union Stadium on March 5th. Dianne Rose / dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Baseball misses playoffs for first time in 35 years

Kristopher Hooks
May 1, 2015
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, an event hosted by City College's student body president.

Student body president to host community service event

Kristopher Hooks
April 30, 2015
City College softball team celebrates a potential playoff birth with team high fives in the victory against San Joaquin Delta College at The Yard on April 21. Dianne Rose / dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

SCC softball defeats Delta College in must-win game

Kristopher Hooks
April 22, 2015
City College softball team claps for Santa Rosa College after the doubleheader at The Yard on April 18th. City won both games. Dianne Rose/dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

City College softball one step closer to playoffs

Kristopher Hooks
April 19, 2015

Student election results are in

Kristopher Hooks
April 16, 2015
Kaiylyn Leffle, City College freshman catcher, slides into third after a triple, hit deep to left field, in the first game of a double hitter against West Valley College at The Yard on April 4th. Dianne Rose/dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

City College softball splits doubleheader with West Valley College

Kristopher Hooks
April 6, 2015
City College injured sophomore guard, Rayelle Ross, is comforted by her father, Ray Ross, after the game against Delta College at the North Gym on Jan. 23rd. Dianne Rose/dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Women’s basketball drops sixth straight Big 8 Conference game

Kristopher Hooks
January 27, 2015
Rayelle Ross, City College sophomore guard, drives to the basket in the first half against Consumnes River College at the North Gym on Jan. 13th. Dianne Rose/dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Women’s basketball falls to cross-town rival CRC

Kristopher Hooks
January 17, 2015

Panthers drop the ball against cross-town rival

Kristopher Hooks
January 17, 2015
Kellen HIll, City College freshman guard, can't get a l good look at the basket becasue of the defence by Austin Lobo, American River College freshman forward, as the final seconds tick off the clock in the second half at the North Gym on Jan. 6th. Dianne Rose / dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Panthers fall on last second shot

Kristopher Hooks
January 13, 2015
Julia Allender, City College head coach, talks with Aleea Reese, City College freshman forward, during a timeout in the second half of the home game against American River College at the North Gym on Jan. 6th. Photo by Dianne Rose / dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Women’s basketball falls to ARC in Big 8 Conference opener

Kristopher Hooks
January 13, 2015
Erica Foster, City College sophomore forward, goes for the basket to extend the lead for the Panthers during overtime against Butte College at the North Gym on Dec. 30th. City College won 74 -61 in overtime . Dianne Rose/dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Panthers claim victory in home opener

Kristopher Hooks
January 1, 2015
Football helmets and shoulder pads located in a storeroom.

Kris’s Korner: Monday night miracles

Kristopher Hooks
November 14, 2014
Football helmets and shoulder pads located in a storeroom.

Kris’s Korner: Don’t get cute, start your studs

Kristopher Hooks
November 7, 2014
Football helmets and shoulder pads located in a storeroom.

Kris’s Korner: Bye week blues

Kristopher Hooks
November 1, 2014
The Landeros brothers Jorge (left) and Albert (right) came to City College as a package deal according to Coach Dave Pacheco. Photo by Gabrielle Smith // Photo Editor // gsmithexpress@gmail.com

Same battle, different fight for Panthers’ brothers

Kristopher Hooks
October 28, 2014
Football helmets and shoulder pads located in a storeroom.

Kris’s Korner: Almost playoff time

Kristopher Hooks
October 24, 2014
Football helmets and shoulder pads located in a storeroom.

Kris’s Korner: Go with your gut

Kristopher Hooks
October 18, 2014
Football helmets and shoulder pads located in a storeroom.

Kris’s Korner: fantasy football advice

Kristopher Hooks
October 10, 2014

City College softball sweeps playoffs

Kristopher Hooks
May 9, 2014
City College professor David Wyatt keeps his pet snake, Mr Big, in his lab.

Biology professor takes hands on approach

Kristopher Hooks
May 8, 2014

Sacramento Republic FC comes to City College

Kristopher Hooks
May 8, 2014
Morgan Green, City College sophomore infielder, at bat during playoff game May 4 against Reedley College at The Yard. City College won in the bottom of the fifth inning 11-0 to continue in the playoffs. Photo by Dianne Rose | Staff Photographer | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Panthers advance to Super Regionals

Kristopher Hooks
May 7, 2014

SCC softball re-positions, suffers defeat

Kristopher Hooks
April 11, 2014
Photo by Jake Patrick Donahue | Sports Editor | jpatrickdonahue@yahoo.com

City College basketball player among top 20

Kristopher Hooks
April 10, 2014
Ideas for spring break reading

Ideas for spring break reading

Kristopher Hooks
April 10, 2014
Sacramento City College sports facilities -- Photo by Robert McClintock (c) 2010 by Robert McClintock --

Panthers’ baseball loses to Wolverines

Kristopher Hooks
April 3, 2014
City College freshman first-baseman Taylor Martinez connects for a base hit during the first game of a double-header against San Joaquin Delta College March 22 at The Yard. The Panthers won the game with a triple play in the seventh inning. Photo by Dianne Rose | Staff Photographer | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

SCC softball sweeps day

Kristopher Hooks
March 27, 2014
Hudson Buck City College sophomore climbs the rope during offseason wrestling class March 3 in the North Gym. Photo by Dianne Rose / Staff Photographer / dianne.rose.express.com

When losers become winners

Kristopher Hooks
March 26, 2014

SCC softball gets upper hand, wins

Kristopher Hooks
March 13, 2014
Panthers' outfielder Robby Link jumps to catch a fly ball during the home game against Reedley College March 7 at Union Stadium. Photo by Tamara M. Knox | Online Photo Editor | tknox@gmail.com

SCC baseball takes Reedley College

Kristopher Hooks
March 13, 2014
City College's Hoos Pool— Photo by Robert McClintock, courtesy of http://scc.losrios.edu/~physed/athletics/hoospool.htm

Panthers’ talent pool

Kristopher Hooks
March 3, 2014

Softball team shows promise

Kristopher Hooks
February 26, 2014

Victorious, victorious Panthers

Kristopher Hooks
February 25, 2014
City College freshman pitcher Erikka Burke throws warm-up pitches during the second inning of the home game against Feather River College Feb. 15 at The Yard. City College won in the bottom of the fifth for a final score of 12-3. Dianne Rose | Staff Photographer | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Panthers take Golden Eagles

Kristopher Hooks
February 20, 2014
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