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Located on Sheldon Road in Elk Grove, Panda Express workers prepare food on Nov. 4. California voters reject a ballot proposition that would have raised the state’s minimum wage from $16 to $18 per hour by 2026.

Voters decide on proposed raise to California’s minimum wage

Avani Kumar, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Fast food minimum wage raised to $20 in California on April 1. The new law applies to fast food chains with 60 or more locations nationwide.

Students react to new minimum wage for fast food workers

Nadia Balderas, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
'Golden Hills', by Cosumnes River College Art Department Chair and Professor Robin Johnson is displayed near the front doors of the Art Gallery. Johnson said, 'Golden Hills' is made up of 500 used horseshoes, representing the expectation of life truly being built on hard work and labor.

Art professor displays California diversity in exhibit

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2024
As of Jan. 1, California raises its minimum wage to $16 per hour, expecting to see higher increases for fast food and healthcare workers in the coming months. Fast food workers will see an increase to $20 per hour and healthcare workers will see an increase ranging from $18 to $23, according to CalMatters.

Wages increase in California, students and faculty react

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning for the state to reopen by June 15. Vaccines are continuing to be distributed throughout the state as many citizens are getting vaccinated.

OPINION: Are we ready to fully reopen California?

Sherlyn Garcia, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021

Californians need to act to save lives

Editorial Staff
March 25, 2019
Flooding caused by several days of heavy rainfall has caused hiking trails along Laguna Creek to close this season. With this season's rainfall, no counties in California are currently in severe drought conditions.

California transitions from severe drought to flooding

Shannon Rusche, Staff
March 8, 2017

The Weeknd follows up with another hit album

Andrew Flores, Staff
December 3, 2016

This election abandoned the millennial

Lola Chase, Staff
November 9, 2016
College president reflects on first year

College president reflects on first year

Ashley Navarro, Editor
November 6, 2016

In The Know: State propositions to appear on November ballot

Kaelyn Blizzard, Staff Writer
October 1, 2016
Students enter raffle to receive textbook scholarship

Students enter raffle to receive textbook scholarship

Abigail Babineau, Staff
September 21, 2016
We must exercise vote to make change

We must exercise vote to make change

Editorial Staff
September 14, 2016

Explore the outdoors without breaking your budget

Ashley Navarro, Nicole Goodie, and Eb Arreola
May 9, 2016

‘Arms and the Man’ tells story of love during war

Kayleen Carter, Staff
May 9, 2016
Ted Cruz and Donald Trump share more than a debate stage

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump share more than a debate stage

Matt Johnson, Staff
April 21, 2016
New RPG 'The Division' impresses with post-apocalyptic New York setting

New RPG ‘The Division’ impresses with post-apocalyptic New York setting

Ashley Navarro, Staff
March 23, 2016

CRC surpasses expectations in spring blood drive

Erica Trujillo, Staff
March 16, 2016

Whose lives matter?

EJ Aguayo, Editor
March 10, 2016
'Deadpool' brings hope for better comic-to-film adaptions

‘Deadpool’ brings hope for better comic-to-film adaptions

Ebenezer Arreola, Staff
February 29, 2016

Editorial: Students should be aware of online footprint

Editorial Staff
February 17, 2016
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