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Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake Colleges to Close Bookstores

10/24/2025

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Story summary

Starting July 1, 2026, Cosumnes River College (CRC) and Folsom Lake College (FLC) will close their bookstores, prompting students to seek alternative textbook sources.
Gabe Ross, chief strategy and communications officer for Los Rios, attributed the closures to a shift towards online classes and free resources.
American River College (ARC) and Sacramento City College (SCC) will continue operations, accommodating increased traffic from CRC and FLC.
Los Rios is exploring new vendor proposals to improve bookstore services, including online ordering, while repurposing the closed bookstore spaces for student use.

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Story summary

Starting July 1, 2026, Cosumnes River College (CRC) and Folsom Lake College (FLC) will close their bookstores, prompting students to seek alternative textbook sources.
Gabe Ross, chief strategy and communications officer for Los Rios, attributed the closures to a shift towards online classes and free resources.
American River College (ARC) and Sacramento City College (SCC) will continue operations, accommodating increased traffic from CRC and FLC.
Los Rios is exploring new vendor proposals to improve bookstore services, including online ordering, while repurposing the closed bookstore spaces for student use.