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
Rep. Mike Thompson engages in animated conversation at the Democratic watch party at Barrelproof Lounge on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Santa Rosa.

Rep. Thompson remarks on No Kings Day, events in Los Angeles, Minnesota Rep. assassination.

Emelle Raschein, Editor-in-Chief
June 22, 2025

Thousands gather across Sonoma County for ‘No Kings’ protests

Debbie Van Dyke, Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Hana Seals, Nick Vides, and Oliver Kindt
June 14, 2025
Protestors line the side walks of Old Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Hundreds march through downtown Santa Rosa protesting Trump administration’s ICE raids

Emelle Raschein, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2025
The SRJC interculutural center, located across the quad from the library, is an excellent resource for international students, undocumented or otherwise.

False information amid immigration concerns makes matters worse

Max Underdown, Reporter
May 16, 2025
Rotary Club of Santa Rosa officials pose with recipients of RCSRF scholarships. (Left to right) Paul Hamilton, Ruben Garcia, Steve Olsen, Anya Agnon, James Schott, Katrina Gong, Daniel Rodriguez Orejon, Tiffany Nguyen, Nicholas Bartolomei, Fernanda Ramirez, Ashton Peterson, Tom Kim, Charles Were. Picture courtesy of Richard Rossi, RCSRF's photographer.

Rotary Club awards scholarships to SRJC students at luncheon

Marty Lees, Reporter
May 15, 2025
Analy Hall sits in the heart of Santa Rosa Junior College’s Campus and is now home to the newest anti-trans graffiti found on campus on April 22.

Hate speech continues on SRJC campus with anti-trans graffiti found in multiple restrooms

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
May 10, 2025
Students walk in front of Bussman Hall Annex, which is home to SRJC's Information Technology Department, on May 5.

SRJC community has mixed reactions to IT employee arrest

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
May 8, 2025
Advocates for non-credit instructors point to California community colleges that already offer pay equity for CDCP courses.

EMLS instructors advocate for pay equity

Amy Moore, Reporter
May 1, 2025
High school teacher and event founder Sunny Galbraith briefs participating students on their role before Bertolini Hall's doors open for Climate Action Night on April 24.

SRJC hosts seventh annual Climate Action Night

Marty Lees, Reporter
May 1, 2025
The 24 students of EP22, the first group of Swedish Exchange Students hosted by Santa Rosa Junior College since COVID-19 gather at Shone Farm on April 4, 2025.

Return of the Swedes: SRJC revives Swedish exchange program

Lauren Kelleher, Reporter/Photographer
April 26, 2025
SGA discussed the future of the Student Investment Program during its meeting on April 21.

SGA provides update on Student Investment Program, hears faculty complaint

Henry Fliflet, Reporter
April 25, 2025
SRJC Academic Senate members discussed their concerns with the college’s strategic action plan at their meeting on April 16.

SRJC Academic Senate members voice concerns over strategic action plan

Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter
April 25, 2025
Santa Rosa Junior College will host its 7th annual Climate Action Night Thursday, April 24 in the Bertolini Student Center.

SRJC’s Climate Action Night introduces a new crop of climate activists

Amy Moore, Reporter
April 24, 2025
California legislators left, Mike Thompson, center left, Chris Rogers, center, Damon Donnoly, center right, Mike McGuire, and right, Andrew Pedina, seek to address the lack of action from Sonoma State University Interim President Emily Cutrer on SSU's budget cuts, during a legislative forum on April 14, 2025 at Sonoma State University.

Legislators return to SSU to address “Bridge to the Future” plan

Zoë Steiner, Reporter
April 17, 2025
SGA discussed the future of the Student Investment Program during its meeting on April 21.

SGA discusses strategic action plan and campus safety

Henry Flifet, Reporter
April 17, 2025
SRJC Academic Senate members discussed their concerns with the college’s strategic action plan at their meeting on April 16.

SRJC Academic Senate debates possible end of online learning policy

Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter
April 10, 2025
SGA discussed the impact of the upcoming MySRJC App shutdown during its meeting on April 7.

SGA discusses impact of MySRJC App shutdown

Henry Flifet, Reporter
April 10, 2025
SRJC students cross the Mendocino Avenue campus toward Doyle Library and Bertolini Student Center.

Immigrant students and staff face the prospect of ICE raids on SRJC campus

Geneviève Duboscq
April 10, 2025
The Rohnert Park Police incident report offers details on the arrest of Santa Rosa Junior College IT employee Jordan Mead outside of SRJC Vice President Kate Jolley's home on March 19, 2025.

Police incident report reveals SRJC employee called police before going to VP’s house

Emelle Raschein, Managing Editor
April 3, 2025
SRJC’s Queer Resource Center (QRC) provides a safe physical space for queer students. The QRC invites all students to visit Bertolini Hall on Tuesday, April 2, for Trans Day of Visibility celebrations.

Anti-LGBTQIA+ sentiments are closer to home than we think; anti-trans graffiti found in campus restroom

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
April 1, 2025
The Oak Leaf News displays an impressive haul in the aftermath of the JACC awards ceremony at the ACP Spring National Media Conference on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Long Beach, California.

SRJC journalists attend national media conference in Long Beach

Samantha Arnott, Reporter
April 1, 2025
SRJC President Dr. Angélica Garcia is on leave while she undergoes and recovers from knee surgery.

SRJC president takes medical leave

Drea Hernandez, Reporter
March 31, 2025
Jordan Mead, 47, gives public comment at the Board of Trustees Meeting on March 11, 2025 in the Bertolini Student Center while wearing a body camera. In his comments, Mead asserted his position as a whistleblower.

Jordan Mead pleads not guilty, posts $1 million bail

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto and Emelle Raschein
March 29, 2025
Jordan Mead, 47, gives public comment at the Board of Trustees Meeting on March 11, 2025 in the Bertolini Student Center while wearing a body camera. In his comments, Mead asserted his position as a whistleblower.

Police arrest SRJC employee for allegedly stalking VP

Reid Carpenter, News Editor
March 26, 2025
Demonstrators cross the street towards Santa Rosa Avenue during the International Women’s Day march in Old Courthouse Square on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Santa Rosa.

International Women’s Day fosters enthusiastic support at Santa Rosa protest

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
March 14, 2025
Maggini Hall offers classes in Business Administration, Business Office Technology and Computer Information Sciences on the Santa Rosa campus in March 2025.

SRJC to introduce AI application course in fall 2025 semester

Jesus Lopez Cruz, Reporter
March 12, 2025
SRJC Academic Senate members discussed their concerns with the college’s strategic action plan at their meeting on April 16.

SRJC Academic Senate debates the role of AI in the classroom

Destiny Quiroz-Lindauer, Reporter
March 9, 2025
The Computer Science major at SRJC offers an associates degree while meeting lower division requirements for a Computer Science degree at a four-year institution.

SRJC Computer Studies Advisory Committee looks toward the future of education

Marty Lees, Reporter
March 3, 2025
First Gen Empower presenters introduced SRJC faculty and staff attendees to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal at their workshop Feb. 13.

Informational sessions raise more questions among Santa Rosa Junior College community

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 28, 2025
SGA discussed the future of the Student Investment Program during its meeting on April 21.

SGA announces 2025 student elections

Drea Hernandez, Reporter
February 27, 2025
Sonoma State University students picket in Seawolf Plaza before the state legislative forum at Sonoma State University on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Students, faculty and lawmakers voice their concerns over SSU budget cuts at public forum

Zoe Steiner, Reporter
February 24, 2025
An inflatable-tube-man waves around at the financial aid fun fair outside of Plover Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.

Financial Aid Fun Fair and Club Day bring resources and engagement to SRJC

Samantha Arnott, Reporter
February 15, 2025
SGA discussed the future of the Student Investment Program during its meeting on April 21.

SGA appoints two new vice presidents, aims to give Polly Hall residents a voice

Drea Hernandez, Reporter
February 14, 2025
The Santa Rosa Junior College Student Financial Services Department will host three Financial Aid Fun Fair events throughout the month of February, each on a different SRJC campus.

SRJC to host financial aid awareness events throughout February – free food, games and cash for college

Samantha Arnott, Reporter
February 9, 2025
The Dream Center works to ensure immigrant and undocumented students at SRJC know their rights.

How will Santa Rosa Junior College protect its immigrant students under a second Trump presidency?

Amy Moore, Reporter
February 7, 2025
A group of picketers stand outside of Hotel E in protest of immigration crackdowns at Old Courthouse Square on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

SRJC student organizes “A Day Without Immigrants” protest, sees a wave of support in downtown Santa Rosa

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, and Bryan Fructuoso-Zurita
February 7, 2025
The waters of Laguna de Santa Rosa approach near-road level on Highway 12 outside of Sebastopol on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Shone Farm closed, evacuations ordered through Feb. 6

Marty Lees, Reporter
February 4, 2025
Sonoma State University students watch on as President Emily Cutrer and Head of Academic Affairs Karen Moranski answer questions in Rohnert Park on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

SSU students and faculty protest budget cuts

Reid Carpenter, Rosemary Cromwell, Oliver Kindt, and Emelle Raschein
January 30, 2025
The 13 spoke wagon wheel logo has served as the primary branding for rotary clubs across the country since 1905.

Rotary Club to offer $40,000 in scholarships for SRJC students

Marty Lees, Reporter
January 25, 2025
Sonoma State Sports Health facilities. Several players are rehabbing from injuries across all sports, and will likely have no playing time in the coming spring season. Without film they have a much lower chance of being recruited by another school to play their sport.

Sonoma State University cuts all athletics and multiple departments due to $23.9 million deficit

Hana Seals, Editor
January 23, 2025
An attendee at a Santa Rosa school district board meeting protests the possible closure of select schools at Santa Rosa City Hall on Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024.

With Santa Rosa school closures looming, return of School Resource Officers remains in limbo

Reid Carpenter and Henry Fliflet
January 23, 2025
How California keeps transgender student athletes on the court as bans unfold across the country

How California keeps transgender student athletes on the court as bans unfold across the country

Amy Moore and Desmond Meagley (CalMatters Reporter)
November 21, 2024
Library assistants Isabella Tickner (left) Luke Cox (center) and Zachary Hammond (right) are all smiles near Frank P. Doyle Library on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.

Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees approves student employee pay raise

Amy Moore, Reporter
November 21, 2024
Sonoma County Sheriff deputies, Petaluma Police, Petaluma Fire and EMTs surrounding the suspect in the middle of the Petaluma River near Lakeville Highway on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Man arrested after fleeing traffic stop and driving into Petaluma River

Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto, Reporter
November 6, 2024
Danza Azteca Grupo Xantotl leads the attendees in a friendship dance during the Indigenous Peoples' Celebration on the Santa Rosa campus on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

Power outage doesn’t stop celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day

Jordan Garcia, Reporter
November 2, 2024
State Senator Mike McGuire is cordial as he begins his Town Hall Meeting in Windsor at the Sonoma County Fire District Station No. 3 on Oct. 17, 2024.

Sen. Mike McGuire addresses education, climate and community concerns at packed Windsor Town Hall

Marty Lees, Reporter
October 30, 2024
SRJC Academic Senate met on March 5 and discussed the future of AI in the classroom.

Academic Senate signals its values with the classes it requires

Henry Fliflet, Reporter
October 30, 2024
The Robert A. Call Child Development Center entrance on the Santa Rosa campus in October 2024

Santa Rosa Junior College students with young children say Measure I would have a “tremendous effect”

Amy Moore, Reporter
October 30, 2024
The Financial Aid section of Plover Hall

Financial Aid office goes to bat for students, but hiccups disrupt disbursements

Amy Moore
October 21, 2024
Proposition 34 would require qualifying private or public healthcare entities to spend 98% of their net revenue from the discount prescription drug program on direct patient care and permanently authorize the Medi-cal RX program.

Proposition 34 requires 98% of prescription drug program revenue be spent on patient care and permanently authorizes Medi-Cal RX.

Elliott Kennedy, Reporter
October 19, 2024
A "yes" vote on Proposition 5 would lower the voting threshold for local borrowing to fund low-income housing and public infrastructure from two-thirds to 55%.

Proposition 5 allows local bonds for affordable housing and public infrastructure with 55% voter approval

Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Reporter
October 19, 2024
Proposition 4 on California’s Nov. 5 general election ballot authorizes the sale of a $10 billion state bond for the purpose of funding programs aimed at conserving natural resources and responding to climate change. 

Proposition 4 authorizes $10 billion bond sale for climate change mitigation

Marty Lees, Reporter
October 19, 2024
Call Child Center on the SRJC Santa Rosa Campus

Old Hand Grenade Found, Child Development Center Evacuates

Hana Seals and Cristan Molinelli-Ruberto
October 18, 2024
A yes vote on Measure I would generate this money through the 0.25% sales tax and would aid these facilities for early education services, child care, and child's health care. A no vote will prohibit the county from implementing the increase in sales tax.

Measure I imposes Sonoma County sales tax to support underprivileged children

Jordan Garcia, Reporter
October 16, 2024
A vote yes on Measure FF would increase Santa Rosa’s transient occupancy tax from 9% to 11% to address the general fund’s budget deficit.

Measure FF increases Santa Rosa “hotel tax”

Henry Fliflet, Reporter
October 16, 2024
If passed, Proposition 35 would continue the dedicated revenue of tax dollars to fund and maintain the health care systems in California, potentially bolstering medical coverage and supporting continued health care at a reduced price.

Proposition 35 provides funding to California health care systems

Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Reporter
October 16, 2024
A yes vote on Proposition 32 supports raising the minimum wage to $18 in 2025 for large businesses and 2026 for small businesses tying future change of wages to inflation.

Proposition 32 raises the California minimum wage

Reid Carpenter, Reporter
October 16, 2024
Proposition 36 on California’s General Election ballot Nov. 5 would cause crimes of certain drug possession and thefts under $950, which are currently classified as misdemeanors, to be charged as felonies.

Proposition 36 will implement harsher punishments for drug and theft offenders

Michael Combs, Intern
October 15, 2024
A “Yes” vote on Proposition 6 would amend the California Constitution to prohibit involuntary servitude in the prison system, instead allowing the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to award inmates who voluntarily work with reduced sentences.

Proposition 6 bans involuntary servitude in prisons

Sal Sandoval-Garduno, News Editor
October 15, 2024
Proposition 3 on the Nov. 5 California General Election ballot would repeal Proposition 8, which states that marriage is only between a man and a woman.

Proposition 3 provides protection for same-sex marriage in California

Oliver Kindt, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2024
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