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
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 heard special reports on the school’s Strategic Action Plan and issues surrounding campus safety during its meeting on April 14.

SGA discusses strategic action plan and campus safety

Henry Flifet, Reporter
April 17, 2025
SRJC Academic Senate members discussed the possible end of an online learning policy at their meeting on April 2.

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 the possible end of an online learning policy at their meeting on April 2.

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 heard special reports on the school’s Strategic Action Plan and issues surrounding campus safety during its meeting on April 14.

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 heard special reports on the school’s Strategic Action Plan and issues surrounding campus safety during its meeting on April 14.

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
Garcia Hall empties out as classes are canceled due to the power outage on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.

UPDATED: Power Outage Disrupts Classes at Santa Rosa Junior College

Sal Sandoval-Garduno, News Reporter
October 14, 2024
If passed, Measure J would restrict the amount of livestock farms are allowed to house and would call for the liquidation of 21 CAFOs (Certified Animal Feeding Operations) in Sonoma County. This list includes the heavily scrutinized Petaluma Poultry farm, owned by parent company Perdue Farms. 

Vote No on Measure J gains support from local farmers and local officials as election season sets in

Emelle Raschein, News Editor
October 14, 2024
Rendering of the planned Highway 101 pedestrian overcrossing with SRJC in the background.

Highway 101 overcrossing to connect SRJC with Coddingtown Mall area

Henry Fliflet and Nathan Kaito Morris
October 11, 2024
A subject brandished a firearm outside of the Welcome Center on the Petaluma Campus in front of a student on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

Reported Brandishing of a Firearm on the SRJC Petaluma Campus

Hana Seals, Reporter
October 5, 2024
SGA heard special reports on the school’s Strategic Action Plan and issues surrounding campus safety during its meeting on April 14.

SGA announces Homecoming Football Game, and appoints two members to urgent committee

Samantha Carter, Reporter
October 4, 2024
SGA discussed the impact of the upcoming MySRJC App shutdown during its meeting on April 7.

SGA Approves Funding for Polling Service and Diwali Celebration

Reid Carpenter, Reporter
September 25, 2024
Santa Rosa Junior College’s Student Government Assembly members reminded the SRJC community of the next Club Day event, and discussed other upcoming events, at their Sept. 16 meeting.

SGA approves funds for CCCSAA conference and announces Student Health Services will be tabling highlighting suicide awareness

Samantha Carter, Reporter
September 18, 2024
SRJC Academic Senate met on March 5 and discussed the future of AI in the classroom.

AI in classrooms and waitlist revamps at SRJC

Adair Alvarez Rodriguez, Reporter
September 15, 2024
The Taimalietane Islands of Polynesia (T.I.O.P) dance group perform at the Pacific Islander Festival in Rohnert Park on August 24, 2024.

Annual Festival Brings Kaleidoscopic Design and Mouthwatering Cuisine to Rohnert Park

Yna Bollock and Ash Gatmaitan
September 15, 2024
Each participant of the "Magic: The Gathering" tournament was given a playmat for participating in the tournament at Sonoma Con in Santa Rosa on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

First-of-its-kind gaming convention in Santa Rosa brings local hobbyists and collectors together

Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes, Reporter
September 15, 2024
SGA approved funding for a campus-wide healthy snack initiative, and a basketball hoop. They also heard comments from SRJC President Dr. Angélica Garcia and the Sonoma County Chapter of the League of Women Voters at their meeting on Sept. 9.

SGA approves funding for Healthy Snack Initiative, hears comments from SRJC President Garcia

Reid Carpenter, Reporter
September 14, 2024
Attendees rise to their feet as SRJC President and Superintendent Dr. Angélica Garcia concludes her address in Burbank Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.

SRJC president delivers inaugural address to packed house

Marty Lees, Reporter
September 12, 2024
An Elsie Allen High School student was stabbed by a classmate on Friday, August 30, 2024,

Student Stabbed at Elsie Allen High School

Leilany Sosa, Reporter
August 31, 2024
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