Sacramento City College

Tri Counties Bank Celebrates 50th Anniversary by Helping Community College Students Achieve Their Dreams

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Tri Counties Bank, a leading community bank in California, kicked off its 50th Anniversary Celebration today with the launch of a year-long fundraising campaign to support the California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program.

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  • Tri Counties Bank, a leading community bank in California, kicked off its 50th Anniversary Celebration today with the launch of a year-long fundraising campaign to support the California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program.
  • Through the partnership, Tri Counties Bank employees in California will be connected directly with local student ambassadors across the California Community College system.
  • Tri Counties Bank’s 50th Anniversary Campaign will celebrate its past, present, and future with a focus on its customers, shareholders, communities and employees.
  • To learn more about Tri Counties Bank’s 50th Anniversary and its groundbreaking partnership with FoundationCCC, visit TriCountiesBank.com/50.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento. In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College, serving nearly 70,000 students throughout the Sacramento region.

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  • TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union , the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento.
  • In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College, serving nearly 70,000 students throughout the Sacramento region.
  • Participants at the event included the Los Rios Community College District's Chancellor and College Presidents, as well as faculty, classified, and administrative staff.
  • "Each college within the Los Rios Community College District provides an affordable way for students to earn degrees and certificates that help them build a meaningful and productive future."

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Recognizes Sacramento City College Women's Soccer Coaches at the Sacramento Republic FC 10th Celebration Match

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Friday, September 1, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union , the nation's largest credit union serving school employees, was presenting sponsor and recognized Sacramento City College soccer coaches during Sacramento Republic FC's sold-out 10th Celebration Match at Hughes Stadium.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union , the nation's largest credit union serving school employees, was presenting sponsor and recognized Sacramento City College soccer coaches during Sacramento Republic FC's sold-out 10th Celebration Match at Hughes Stadium.
  • Prior to kick off, there was a special recognition by Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst FCU, to honor Alexia Poon, head coach of the Sacramento City College women's soccer team and assistant coach, Michelle Hernandez.
  • The coaches were recognized for their positive influence on student athletes and their contributions to the community.
  • "SchoolsFirst FCU is dedicated to serving school employees and their families, and the fact this celebration match was held at Sac City College was a perfect opportunity to honor the soccer coaches who have made an incredible impact at this school and the community at large," stated Smith.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Partners with Sacramento Republic FC on 10th Season Anniversary Celebration Match at Hughes Stadium

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Friday, July 28, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, will be the presenting sponsor of Sacramento Republic FC's 10th Season Celebration Match. This special event, to be held Saturday, August 26 at 7:30pm, will bring the community back to the site of the club's inaugural home match at Hughes Stadium at Sacramento City College. During the event, SchoolsFirst FCU will also take a moment to recognize the soccer coaches of Sacramento City College for their contributions to the community.

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  • "We are proud to help recognize Sacramento Republic FC's decade-long history of inspiring our local community through the sport of soccer.
  • Hughes Stadium holds a special place in the history of Republic FC and Sacramento's love affair with soccer.
  • The August 26 match will celebrate the 10 seasons that Republic FC has been connected to the communities and residents of Sacramento.
  • Republic FC will host Orange County SC, one of the four visiting teams to play at Hughes Stadium in the inaugural season.

National Mentoring Month: Alumni Step Up as Ambassadors in High School

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Then she transferred to Learn4Life , a network of public high schools that offer personalized instruction and a flexible schedule, where she was paired with an Alumni Ambassador, a recent graduate of Learn4Life with a similar high school experience.

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  • Then she transferred to Learn4Life , a network of public high schools that offer personalized instruction and a flexible schedule, where she was paired with an Alumni Ambassador, a recent graduate of Learn4Life with a similar high school experience.
  • The peer mentoring Isabel received helps students build community while making them more likely to persist through academic difficulty.1
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  • Her experience at high school was hectic and she felt like she was falling through the cracks.

Childhood Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Sacramento City College Baseball Camps

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of plaintiffs Tim Anderson, Adam Barsanti, and John Doe 7066, Greenberg Gross LLP and its Fight for Survivors practice group, along with Jeff Anderson and Associates, filed two childhood sexual lawsuits in Sacramento Superior Court against Sacramento City College (“SCC”) Baseball Camps, Los Rios Community College District (“Los Rios CCD”), Mark Port, and other John Doe defendants.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On behalf of plaintiffs Tim Anderson, Adam Barsanti, and John Doe 7066, Greenberg Gross LLP and its Fight for Survivors practice group, along with Jeff Anderson and Associates, filed two childhood sexual lawsuits in Sacramento Superior Court against Sacramento City College (“SCC”) Baseball Camps, Los Rios Community College District (“Los Rios CCD”), Mark Port, and other John Doe defendants.
  • The lawsuits allege that Mark Port used his access and position of authority as a mentor and baseball coach to groom and sexually abuse multiple young boys who attended summer baseball camps at Sacramento City College during the 1980s and 1990s.
  • When the grooming and abuse of minors was brought to the attention of those in charge of SCC Baseball Camps, including the Head Coach, they failed to report the childhood sexual abuse to law enforcement or other appropriate authorities.
  • Instead, SCC Baseball Camps and Los Rios CCD allowed Port to quietly leave the employ of SCC and SCC Baseball Camps, thereby covering up Port’s sexual abuse and leaving Port free to continue abusing minors until he was finally arrested and convicted in 2003.

Ann K. Schafer is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

She began her career as a professor with Sacramento City College and, in 1985, became the university's learning disability program coordinator.

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  • She began her career as a professor with Sacramento City College and, in 1985, became the university's learning disability program coordinator.
  • That same year, she joined the Rosebridge Graduate School of Integrative Psychology, which later became part of Argosy University.
  • Dr. Schafer retired from Sacramento City College as a professor emerita in 2005 and maintained her private practice until 2012.
  • Her first book, "Ask Dr. Ann: About Basic Skills and Learning" was published in 1995, and recently received a second, revised edition in 2022.

Killer Burger Appoints Matt Distler to Head of Operations

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Monday, November 7, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Killer Burger, the growing better burger concept offering meticulously crafted, award-winning burgers, today announced it has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Matt Distler as Head of Operations, effective immediately.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Killer Burger, the growing better burger concept offering meticulously crafted, award-winning burgers, today announced it has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Matt Distler as Head of Operations, effective immediately.
  • We are excited to have Matt join the Killer Burger team, said John Dikos, Chief Executive Officer of Killer Burger.
  • I am honored to join the leadership team at Killer Burger and look forward to utilizing my experience within the restaurant industry to drive the companys operations and uphold a frictionless experience for team members and guests alike, said Matt Distler, Head of Operations at Killer Burger.
  • Killer Burger continues to expand throughout the Pacific Northwest and the Mountain West through strategic company-owned and franchised growth.To learn more about Killer Burger and its franchise opportunities, visit https://killerburgerfranchising.com/ .