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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
Oakland bids farewell to 56 years of baseball
Oakland bids farewell to 56 years of baseball
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
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
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
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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City pitcher Carlos Melero-Salaiz hugs pitching coach Deskaheh Bomberry after a 7-5 loss to San Joaquin Delta in the State Championship final May 28 at John Euless Park. The Panthers were the state runners up for the 12th time in school history. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Fight ‘Til the Final Pitch: City baseball falls one win short of state championship

Nick Pecoraro
May 30, 2018
Three members of the City College women's 4x400 relay team -- Chidinma Nwokocha (left), Lauren Smith (center) and Kiara Flenoid (right) -- all competed in the State Track and Field Championships May 18–19 at Bakersfield College. The team took sixth in the event. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

City women tie for 8th at the state track meet: Holt places 6th in the hammer for the men’s team

Nick Pecoraro
May 22, 2018
City College baseball coach Derek Sullivan is a recipient of the celebratory water cooler bath after the series-clinching victory May 20 at Sierra College that allowed the Panthers to return to the state championship tournament for the first time since 2007. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Re-in-STATE-ed! City baseball team reaches State Championship with win over Sierra College

Nick Pecoraro
May 20, 2018
The City College softball team went 29-20 this season and upset the No. 2-seeded Feather River in the opening round of the postseason. The Panthers were eliminated May 12 against No. 1 seed San Mateo. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

‘Learning and Earning’: City softball season comes to an end in NorCal Super Regionals

Nick Pecoraro
May 15, 2018
The City College baseball team lines up for postgame handshakes, hugs and high fives after a series-clinching victory over Fresno City College May 12 at Union Stadium. The Panthers advance to the Sectional Final May 18–19 against Sierra College. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannkayphotos@gmail.com

On to the Next One! City Baseball Reaches NorCal Sectional Final

Nick Pecoraro
May 13, 2018
Members of the City College women's track team celebrate on the podium May 11 at Hughes Stadium after the NorCal Championships. The women's team placed third overall, earning four individual gold medals. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Crowning Achievements! Panthers’ track and field claims 5 gold medals at NorCal Championships

Nick Pecoraro
May 12, 2018
City College awarded over 100 of its top scholar athletes at its annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony May 7 in the Student Center. | Photo courtesy of baseball coach Derek Sullivan

Athletic and Academic Excellence: City College recognizes the campus’ top scholar athletes

Nick Pecoraro
May 11, 2018
City College sophomore Matt Lemire (second from left) prepares to dive in for the 500-yard freestyle at the Big 8 Invite at American River College March 16. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Textbooks and Record Books: Two City swimmers are leaving their imprints at Hoos Pool

Nick Pecoraro
May 10, 2018
City College pitcher Marah Range warms up before a March home game at The Yard. Range won the series-clinching game against No. 2 Feather River Saturday. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Ruffling Some Feathers: City softball upsets 2nd-seeded Feather River

Nick Pecoraro
May 7, 2018
City College pitcher Ben Purcell gets postgame high fives after a win Saturday against Chabot College at Union Stadium. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Home cooking: City baseball sweeps Chabot, advances to second round of playoffs

Nick Pecoraro
May 6, 2018
City College sprinter Sianna Willis won her second consecutive 100-meter dash at the Big 8 Championships April 26 at American River College. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Big wins at the Big 8: City track and field teams set for NorCal action

Nick Pecoraro
May 4, 2018
City College catcher Kevin Saenz clobbered two grand slams in the same game April 26 at Folsom Lake College during a 23-14 victory for the Panthers. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Grand finale: City catcher erupts for a historic day at the plate

Nick Pecoraro
April 28, 2018
City College sophomore Sydney Craft steals second base Feb. 14 against Lassen College at The Yard. Craft drove in two runs over two games in City's final home games April 21 against Folsom Lake College. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Sophs savor the moment! City softball sizzles on Sophomore Day

Nick Pecoraro
April 25, 2018
City college students Steffi Campos (left) and Denise Mosciatti take a pause from an April 18 practice at the City College tennis courts. Both of them have qualified for the state tournament beginning April 25. | Photo by Phoenix Kanada | pkanada.express@gmail.com

Double Duty: Mosciatti and Campos to compete at state tennis tournament

Nick Pecoraro
April 23, 2018
City College freshman Kamil Jones competes in the 400-meter dash April 14 at the American River College Distance Carnival. | Photo by Dianne Rose | Diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Eyes on the Prize: Men’s track team seeks individual success while women try to repeat as Big 8 Champs

Nick Pecoraro
April 22, 2018
City College pitcher Danielle Reyes started Game 2 of the April 14 doubleheader against Sierra College. The freshman didn't allow an earned run, but City still lost 4-0. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

City Softball Swept in Doubleheader: Panthers shutout by 1st Place Sierra College

Nick Pecoraro
April 16, 2018
The City College dugout looks on as the Panthers drop two of three from Sierra College from April 10–13. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Sierra spooks the Panthers on Friday the 13th: Lopsided inning sends City to second straight loss

Nick Pecoraro
April 14, 2018
City College sophomore Matt Lemire competes in the 200-yard butterfly Feb. 23 at Hoos Pool. Lemire has been the Panthers' top distance swimmer this season. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Swimming with the Big Fish: City aims to peak in time for Big 8 championships

Nick Pecoraro
April 10, 2018
The City College baseball team lines up for high fives after a win over Modesto Junior College March 29 at Union Stadium. Nine games remain on the Panthers' regular season schedule. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

City takes series finale against ARC: Panther baseball hits final stretch of regular season

Nick Pecoraro
April 9, 2018
City College freshman Daryia Greene currently ranks second overall in the Big 8 Conference in the 800-meter run. | Photo by Vanessa S. Nelson | vanessanelsonexpress@gmail.com

Greene Energy: Women’s distance runner climbs City’s all-time ranks

Nick Pecoraro
April 2, 2018
City College sophomore Sydney Craft bunts her way on base March 24 against Modesto Junior College at The Yard. Craft collected three hits in the doubleheader against the Pirates. | Photo by Dianne Rose |

Panthers plunder the Pirates: City softball sweeps doubleheader against Modesto

Nick Pecoraro
March 25, 2018
The City College baseball team greets Kody Gardner with a dogpile after delivering a walk-off double March 24 at Union Stadium. It was the Panthers' third straight extra-inning walk-off win. | Photo by Dianne Rose | diannekayphotos@gmail.com

Gardner plants a winner: City baseball completes third straight home walk-off win

Nick Pecoraro
March 25, 2018
City College softball coach Tim Kiernan flashes a grin before lineups are announced at The Yard March 17. Kiernan recorded win No. 1,000 of his City College softball coaching career Tuesday. | Photo by Dianne Rose | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

1-K for Coach T.K.: Tim Kiernan records 1,000th career City softball win

Nick Pecoraro
March 21, 2018
Kevin Saenz (far right) prepares to be mobbed by his teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off 3-run homer at Union Stadium Saturday. The Panthers beat Diablo Valley College 5-2 in 10 innings. | Photo by Dianne Rose | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Saenz of life! 3-run blast lifts City to extra-inning victory against DVC

Nick Pecoraro
March 18, 2018
City College sophomore Marissa Rocha steps up to the plate March 17 at The Yard against San Joaquin Delta College. The Panthers split two games of a double-header Saturday. | Photo by Jason Pierce | jpierce.express@gmail.com

Panthers split double-header with Mustangs: City honors original state softball champs between games

Nick Pecoraro
March 18, 2018
City baseball players Jordan Woods (No. 5), Danny Chavez, Jr. (No. 19) and Brett Bello (No. 8) share a common background. They all have fathers who also played baseball at City College. | Photo by Dianne Rose | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Lasting Legacies: Baseball runs in the blood for three City players

Nick Pecoraro
March 16, 2018
A City College student fills out an NCAA tournament bracket before the round of 64 begins Thursday morning. Express staff and City College coaches weighed in on who they thought would win this year's championship. | Photo by Phoenix Kanada | Staff Photographer | pkanada.express@gmail.com

Panthers pick ’em: City College students and staff predict their Final Four

Nick Pecoraro
March 15, 2018
City College sprinters Alanah Longmire (No. 1) and Ayanna Wade (No. 3) race out of the starting blocks during the 100-meter dash March 10 at the UC Davis Aggie Open. Photo by Jason Pierce | News Editor | jpierce.express@gmail.com

On your mark, get set, go! City women leave their imprints at the Aggie Open

Nick Pecoraro
March 13, 2018
City College freshman Liliya Guslistova serves the ball during warm-ups before the Feb. 20 match against Sequoias at the City College tennis courts. | Photo by Dianne Rose dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Ready for service: City tennis focusing on the little things

Nick Pecoraro
March 5, 2018
Members of the City College women's track and field team warm up for practice March 1 at Hughes Stadium. | Photo by Destinee Lang | dlang.express@gmail.com

Getting Warmed Up: City women’s track team looks to repeat as Big 8 champs

Nick Pecoraro
March 2, 2018
City College basketball finished their seasons in mid-February while spring sports like baseball, softball, track and field, tennis and swimming are all gearing up for Big 8 Conference play. | Photos by Dianne Rose and Jackson Durham | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com jcmdurham.express@gmail.com | Illustration by Jason Pierce | jpierce.express@gmail.com

February Sports Roundup: Spring teams revving up for league play

Nick Pecoraro
March 1, 2018
City College third baseman Brodie Garner high fives his team after scoring a run Jan. 26 at Union Stadium. The Panthers defeated Cabrillo College Feb. 20 in a 2-0 shutout. | Photo by Dianne Rose | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

City silences the Seahawks: Five pitchers combine for shutout against Cabrillo

Nick Pecoraro
February 21, 2018
Former City College student and U.F.C. featherweight Josh Emmett steps into the octogon Feb. 14 at Urijah Faber’s Ultimate Fitness in Sacramento. Emmett will fight Jeremy Stephens Feb. 24 at U.F.C. Fight Night. | Photo by Vanessa S. Nelson | vanessanelsonexpress@gmail.com

Caged Panther: Former City wrestler climbs the ranks in the U.F.C.

Nick Pecoraro
February 20, 2018
City College freshman Elizabeth Caffero is greeted by her teammates at home plate after crushing her third home run of the game, a walk-off grand slam, against Lassen College Feb. 14 at The Yard. | Photo by Dianne Rose | dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Grand Opening: City softball begins homestand with walk-off slam

Nick Pecoraro
February 16, 2018
City College sophomore Gabe Serna drains a record-setting 3-pointer in the Panthers' 92-65 victory Feb. 13 against Folsom Lake College. Serna is the new record holder for 3-pointers in a single season. | Photo by Jackson Durham jcmdurham.express@gmail.com

Three’s Company: School 3-point records broken on sophomore night

Nick Pecoraro
February 15, 2018
City College sophomore Alyssya Reed sizes up the defense against Folsom Lake College Feb. 13. Reed, City's only sophomore, scored nine points in the 86-65 victory. | Photo by Jackson Durham jcmdurham.express@gmail.com

Soph-isticated season finale: Reed sets the pace for Panthers on sophomore night

Nick Pecoraro
February 14, 2018
City College outfielders celebrate after the win the game against Chabot College at Union Stadium on Feb. 2nd. The Panthers are 4-1 and ranked fifth in the California pre-season baseball polls. Photo by Dianne Rose dianne.rose.express@gmail.com

Rebuilding a reputation: Baseball’s success is a result of a cultural process

Nick Pecoraro
February 5, 2018
Sophomore City College pitcher Luis Salinas shows his game face at Union Stadium. Salinas represented the Honduran Under-23 national team between November and December. Photo by Megan Horn | mhorn.express@gmail.com

Honduran Heater: City pitcher represents home country in international competition

Nick Pecoraro
February 2, 2018
Freshman guard Dejanet Porter pulls up for a jumper at a recent home game for City College. Photo by Dianne Rose

Panther hoops face must-wins in final two weeks: Four games remain in the regular season

Nick Pecoraro
February 1, 2018
Baseballs line a pitching mound in the City College bullpen. A new mound was added to the field over the winter break. Photo by Dianne Rose

Union Stadium set for a facelift: Renovations ahead for facility’s 30th anniversary

Nick Pecoraro
January 29, 2018
Madison Coleman, City College freshman guard drives to the basket in the first half of the game against Diablo Valley in the North Gym on Jan. 11th. ©2018 Dianne Rose

Getting their legs back: City women’s basketball using bye week to refuel

Nick Pecoraro
January 19, 2018
Raphael "Cinco" Durr, City College sophomore guard takes a jump shot in the second half of the game against Diablo Valley in the North Gym on Jan. 11th. ©2018 Dianne Rose

Men’s basketball ready for final stretch: Panthers still in postseason hunt

Nick Pecoraro
January 18, 2018
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More than wins and losses: City baseball coach pitches lessons on and off the field

Nick Pecoraro
January 17, 2018
Troy Owens, City College sophomore guard makes his way to the basket in the second half of the game against American River College at the North Gym on Jan. 6th. ©2018 Dianne Rose

City hoops headed for the heart of the schedule: Individual Panthers filling up the stat sheets

Nick Pecoraro
January 8, 2018
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