@johnchervanev , again, try snagajob.com I’m not sure what they have in Sacramento, but my kids had great luck on Long Island. Also, consider applying to places that have a branch close to your school if you’re going away. A neighbor worked at a local CVS pharmacy, and was able to transfer to one close to her school when school started in the fall.
And try every single store, restaurant, supermarket, fast food place you can get to. MANY have online apps. That’s convenient, but it also means you don’t make any sort of an impression. So, after you apply, either drop a note or drop in (at an off time, not during the lunch rush) and speak to a manager. Let him/her know your application is on file, but you wanted to be able to give him a face to connect to the name.
For what it’s worth, a number of employers will contribute money towards college for employees. (Starbucks is one, but I know there are others.) Many will also hold your job while you’re away at school.