A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
STNC negotiations still underway

STNC negotiations still underway

Charlotte Maxwell, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017

A digital window into our past

Albert Gregory, Managing Editor
December 12, 2017
Incorrect date posted in latest issue

Incorrect date posted in latest issue

December 12, 2017

Removed SGA officer re-appointed

Brandon McCapes and Michael Barnes
November 26, 2017
President Frank Chong presents an Honorary Associates Degree for Christina Hansen to her stepmother, Jennifer Watson.

Board of Trustees gives local support against LGBTQ discrimination

Rachel Edelstein, Roberta MacIntyre, and Charlotte Maxwell
November 21, 2017
UndocuFund is just one of several organizations raising money for undocumented fire victims.

UndocuFund ayuda a personas indocumentadas

Jose Gonzalez, Staff Writer
November 18, 2017
UndocuFund is just one of several organizations raising money for undocumented fire victims.

Organizations raise funds for undocumented fire victims

Jose Gonzalez, Staff Writer
November 18, 2017
Student utilizes therapy dogs provided by Paws As Loving Support during the SRJC Strong event.

SRJC fire response prevents drop-outs

Rachel Edelstein and Meghan Buckman
November 16, 2017
After the fire

After the fire

Lenita Marie Johnson, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
Santa Rosa Junior College provides a space in the basement of the Zumwalt Parking Structure for overflow donations from a Windsor emergency center.

Fire donations exceed county capacity

Roberta MacIntyre, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
The Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Street homeless encampments were forced to vacate by Santa Rosa Police.

Homeless encampment forced to vacate

Michael Barnes and Brandon McCapes
November 15, 2017
With garbage bins full of personal belongings, several activists helped the homeless recover their things. One woman displays her hand-made sign and protests the removal of their camp.

SRPD to conduct mass eviction at downtown tent city

Brandon McCapes and José Gonzalez
November 14, 2017
Bay Area sports teams rally together for wildfire fundraising.

Athletes get fired up about relief efforts

Matthew Wreden, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Santa Rosa Junior College student Alex Simms had to flee the Tubbs Fire twice on the night of Oct. 9. Simms’ anxiousness to resume her routine drove her to return to school as soon as possible. PC Rachel Edelstein

Feeling the loss

Charlotte Maxwell and Rachel Edelstein
October 31, 2017

Wayward winds of October

Kyle Torr, Contributing Poet
October 31, 2017
Kiani Bush is trying to resume classes at the SRJC this semester after losing her home on Oct. 9. She lost all of her school supplies and textbooks in the blaze. PC Rachel Edelstein

In the knick of time

Rachel Edestein, Web Editor
October 31, 2017
Michelle Poggi, Santa Rosa Junior College director of student outreach, lost her home in the devastating firestorm. Pool water became sludge filled with ash and other debris. PC James Wyatt

Memories: What can never be recovered will never be forgotten

Albert Gregory, Managing Editor
October 31, 2017
Jesus “Chuy” Valencia, SRJC student and chef, cooks for evacuees near Oakville.

Bear Cubs respond when tragedy hits

Chelsea Wood and Jose Gonzalez
October 31, 2017
Trial by fire

Trial by fire

Brandon McCapes, News Editor
October 31, 2017
Two fires in one night, constantly on the run

Two fires in one night, constantly on the run

Reina Underwood-Mironoff, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
Rincon Valley fire investigator shares her story

Rincon Valley fire investigator shares her story

Jett Williams, Deputy A&E Editor
October 31, 2017
SRJC student Nathan Lauterbach doesn’t recognize the hill where his family home once stood. The entire landscape was destroyed by the fire, along with his neighborhood. PC Rachel Edelstein

Surrounded by flames

Rachel Edlestein, Web Editor
October 31, 2017
Roberta MacIntyre, James Wyatt and Albert Gregory don their N95 masks to travel bravely into the fire zones and capture footage. PC Oak Leaf Staff

Braving the storm: Junior college journalists thrust into historic event, learn on the fly

October 31, 2017
Photo Editor Dakota McGranahan

A week of worry, fire and fear

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 31, 2017
Antes y durante las fotos de la casa de Daisy Garnica en Coffey Park.

Estudiante Pierde Su Casa en Tubbs Fire

Jose Gonzalez, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
Will the love in the air remain thick once the smoke clears?

Will the love in the air remain thick once the smoke clears?

October 31, 2017

Memories lost

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2017

Students return to normalcy

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2017

Warning signs: SRJC baseball coach loses home, recovers coveted State Championship ring

Albert Gregory, Managing Editor
October 31, 2017

SRJC student narrowly escapes fire

Dakota McGranahan, Photo Editor
October 31, 2017
A firefighter watches a controlled burn outside the juvenile correctional facility near Kenwood.

From the ashes we will rise

Brandon McCapes, News Editor
October 31, 2017

The Oak Leaf Digital Special Fire Issue

October 31, 2017
SRJC hosts Day of Remembrance for fire victims

SRJC hosts Day of Remembrance for fire victims

Roberta Macintyre, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
Sonoma County residents comfort each other through teary eyes during the Day of Remembrance ceremony.

A day of remembrance. A day of togetherness.

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 28, 2017
Co-Editor-in-Chief James Wyatt shoots footage of the devastation from a fallen shopping center in Fountaingrove as the ashes still smoldered on Oct. 10.

The fire guided me through the dark

James Wyatt, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2017
SRJC News: the Sonoma County Fire, 10/26/17

SRJC News: the Sonoma County Fire, 10/26/17

October 26, 2017
Google brings free food trucks to Coffey Park

Google brings free food trucks to Coffey Park

October 21, 2017
JC students return to rubble after Tubbs Fire destroyed their homes

JC students return to rubble after Tubbs Fire destroyed their homes

October 21, 2017
A sign warns looters in Sonoma County

I’m afraid of looter shooters

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
Video: Rincon Valley fire investigator shares her story

Video: Rincon Valley fire investigator shares her story

Roberta MacIntyre, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
The sun rises over a smoky sky at SRJC on Monday Oct. 9.

#SRJCstrong

Brandon McCapes, Deputy News Editor
October 18, 2017
Bertolini Hall on the Santa Rosa campus

SRJC makes financial aid payments available for student pickup

Michael Barnes, Deputy Editor
October 18, 2017
Resident-turned-firefighter saves Coffey Park homes

Resident-turned-firefighter saves Coffey Park homes

Michael Barnes and Roberta MacIntyre, Deputy Editor and Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Coffey Park resident gives a first-hand account of his experience Sunday night October 8 2017.

Coffey Park home saved by neighbor

Michael Barnes and Roberta MacIntyre, Deputy Editor and Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
The ROSE-ilience of a devastated community

The ROSE-ilience of a devastated community

Michael Barnes, Co-Features Editor
October 15, 2017
Ethan De Seife and his family

SRJC instructor loses home; gofundme campaign raises over $25,000

Michael Barnes, Deputy Editor
October 15, 2017
Sheltering a community in need

Sheltering a community in need

Jose Gonzalez, Staff Writer
October 15, 2017
Flowers at the Luther Burbank Gardens. PC Rachel Edelstein.

Stop and smell the roses, before they turn to ash

Michael Barnes, Deputy Editor
October 15, 2017
Smoke lies thick over Hidden Valley Lake, CA. Photo by David Andersen, @davidxandersen.

Shall I stay or shall I go

Roberta MacIntyre, Staff Writer
October 14, 2017
As days pass since the start of the North Bay firestorms, people face a long emotional and physical recovery process. PC Ali Benzerara.

Trauma tips from the American Psychological Association

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
October 14, 2017
Governor Jerry Brown walks into the Santa Rosa High School gym to address the community with Senator Diane Feinstein and Senator Kamala Harris.

‘We are not out of the woods yet’

Ali Benzerara and Albert Gregory
October 14, 2017
Nuns fire returns to threaten Eastern Santa Rosa

Nuns fire returns to threaten Eastern Santa Rosa

Brandon McCapes, Deputy News Editor
October 14, 2017
Day one: Santa Rosa fires

Day one: Santa Rosa fires

Ali Benzerara and Brandon McCapes
October 14, 2017
Sandy McLennon (Left) and Jennifer Jacobs (Right) are vital sources of information for the deaf community.

Smoke Signals: How the deaf stay informed during a crisis

Michael Barnes, Assistant Features Editor
October 14, 2017
Over 60 active fires continue to destroy buildings, Oct. 9, in Santa Rosa like this house on Deer Park Lane.

SRJC campuses closed, fire engulfs city

Albert Gregory, Managing Editor
October 14, 2017
Wind advisory in effect tonight

Wind advisory in effect tonight

James Wyatt, Co-editor-in-chief
October 13, 2017
17 dead, 400 missing in Sonoma County

17 dead, 400 missing in Sonoma County

Rachel Edelstein, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017

Annadel aftermath

Albert Gregory, Managing Editor
October 12, 2017
Day 2: Picking up the pieces

Day 2: Picking up the pieces

Albert Gregory and James Wyatt, Managing Editor and Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 12, 2017
Rumor has it

Rumor has it

Brandon McCapes, Deputy News Editor
October 12, 2017
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