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
Nick Vides

Nick Vides, Photo-Editor

Nicholas “Nick” Vides (he/him) Is a seasoned breaking news reporter dedicated to making sure every shutter click of his camera captures a moment worth sharing. Nick's itch for chasing fires has kept him busy over the past seven years, covering every major fire event in Northern California from the Paradise Fire to the Caldor Fire.

Nick currently splits his time as a photojournalist with The Oak Leaf and as a Contract Photographer with The Press Democrat.

He has more than nine years of experience with photography, has been director of photography for multiple short films with the SRJC Media Arts Center, directed numerous student-led broadcasts with his Media 19 class, and interned for The Sarah and Vinnie Show on Alice 97.3.

In the little free time left, he works for Highway 12 Winery in Sonoma, California as a Cellar Hand.

 

All content by Nick Vides
Bear Cubs infielder Noah Rabin celebrates his three-run homerun in the bottom of the 1st against the Sierra College Wolverines at Cook Sypher Field in Santa Rosa, Calif., March 8, 2022.

[Photo] SRJC baseball routs Sierra College 10-4

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
March 8, 2022
Bear Cubs infielder Davide Migotto tags out Sierra College Wolverines outfielder Kota Suzuki in the top of the 1st inning at Cook Sypher Field in Santa Rosa, Calif., March 8, 2022.

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Bear Cubs outfielder Zane Bennett celebrates his second RBI double of the game in the bottom of the 2nd against the Sierra College Wolverines at Cook Sypher Field in Santa Rosa, Calif., March 8, 2022.

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Bear Cubs infielder Max Handron tags out a Marin Mariner during a pickle in the top of the first at Cook Sypher field in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Feb. 15, 2022.

[Photo] Three home runs seal the win for SRJC baseball

Tony Moeckel, Editor
February 20, 2022
The Haunting of Hype House directed by former Santa Rosa Junior College student Brandon Douglas and Matthew Farren is set to begin filming Jan. 15. It features former SRJC student Mahlon Zach Tracy.

Former SRJC students to star, direct in upcoming feature-length film: “The Haunting of Hype House”

Nick Vides, Photographer
December 8, 2021

Chronic Catastrophe: Trailer

Lauren A. Spates, Nick Vides, Maritza Camacho, and Rebecca Bell
October 7, 2021

Chronic Catastrophe: Episode 4, Is it worth it?

Rebecca Bell, Lauren A. Spates, Nick Vides, and Maritza Camacho
October 5, 2021

Chronic Catastrophe: Episode 3, The Spirit

Nick Vides, Lauren A. Spates, Maritza Camacho, and Rebecca Bell
October 5, 2021

Chronic Catastrophe: Episode 2, The Body

Lauren A. Spates, Nick Vides, Maritza Camacho, and Rebecca Bell
October 5, 2021

Chronic Catastrophe: Episode 1, The Mind

Maritza Camacho, Lauren A. Spates, Nick Vides, and Rebecca Bell
October 5, 2021
Jill Ravitch defeats her recall efforts with over 80% of the votes being no.

With a resounding “no,” both Newsom and Sonoma County DA Jill Ravitch defeat their recalls

Nick Vides and Lauren A. Spates
September 14, 2021
A picture of a dark skyline of trees with the orange glow of the Caldor Fire coming from behind the trees.

Photo gallery: Caldor Fire

Nick Vides and Aryk Copley
September 1, 2021
Chronic Catastrophe: A California Humanities + The Oak Leaf production

“Chronic Catastrophe”: A California Humanities + The Oak Leaf production

Lauren A. Spates, Maritza Camacho, Nick Vides, and Rebecca Bell
September 1, 2021
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[Photo] Photos from previous semesters

The Oak Leaf Staff
July 1, 2021
Santa Rosa Junior College Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson speaking at a BlackOut walkout May 5.

[Photo] SRJC Student Body President Delashay Carmona Benson wants you to “turn on your human”

Audrey Fry, Reporter
May 19, 2021

Photo gallery: BlackOut

Nick Vides, Michael Combs, and Audrey Fry
May 6, 2021
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Today you have the power, Cabinet! Today you have the power, Senate! Today you have the power, Unions! You have the power to take your hands out of your pockets, get your damn knee off my neck and use your power to destroy and dismantle colonial oppressive systems,” SRJC Mentor Coordinator Byron Reaves said.

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If this body is going to be a true agent of cultural change or cultural shift at Santa Rosa Junior College we must be prepared to implement bold changes, Professor George Sellu said. We must be willing to challenge the Government bodies to address anti-blackness on this campus.

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“We demand the immediate disarming of our police district,” SGA President Delashay Carmona-Benson said. “You are policing a campus of students, who do you you plan to shoot?”

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A photo of use-of-force expert Barry Brodd, who spoke in defense of Derek Chauvins murder trial.

SRJC distances itself from Chauvin trial use-of-force defense expert

Nick Vides, Editor
April 19, 2021
For every click on this article, I will take a bite out of my hat!

For every click on this article, I will take a bite out of my hat!

Nick Vides and Tucker Lang
April 1, 2021
Governor Gavin Newsom stands at a podium in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. A screen behind him shows multiple public officials and an ASL interpreter is shown on the bottom right.

Newsom describes “our brighter future” in State of the State address

Nick Vides, Editor
March 10, 2021
Attendance at one of the last two meetings is required for any student interested in running for elected office.

Interested in student government? Attend one of two mandatory meetings before applying

Nick Vides, Editor
March 2, 2021
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[Photo] Biden did his part, let’s do ours: How to kick Trumpism to the curb

January 20, 2021
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Rep. Mike Thompsons remarks on mob at U.S. Capitol

Rep. Mike Thompson’s remarks on mob at U.S. Capitol

Nick Vides, Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2021
Opinion: Alex Smith deserves the 2020 NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year Award

Opinion: Alex Smith deserves the 2020 NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year Award

Nick Vides, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2021
From Morgan Wallen to Florida Georgia Line and Sam Hunt, this list of Country music hits released in 2020 has something for all to enjoy.

Top 10 country songs released in 2020

Nick Vides, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2020
Congressman Mike Thompson and Governor Gavin Newsom in conversation after a Cal Fire press briefing during the LNU Lightning Complex Fire.

[Photo] The Oak Leaf endorses Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman for Congress

The Oak Leaf Editorial Board
October 17, 2020
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire roared though five counties in 39 days and destroyed 363,220 acres.

[Photo] Cloth masks on top of N95s: Fire season in Sonoma County

Peyton Krzyzek, Staff Writer
October 4, 2020
Debris of a house that once stood on the 5800 block of Mountain Hawk Road in Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Glass Incident Fire forces SRJC closure through Friday

Oak Leaf Staff
September 28, 2020
Firefighters observe a dozer cutting a fire break into the mountain overlooking the Skyhawk community at 1 a.m. Monday in Santa Rosa.

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Three engines attack a home on fire on Mountain Hawk Road early Monday morning.

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The Shady Fire burns through Mountain Hawk Drive at 3:30 a.m. Monday.

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The Shady Fire burns through the 5800 block of Mountain Hawk Drive at 3:30 a.m. Monday.

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Firefighters on Mountain Hawk Road fight devastating flames as the Shady Fire moves in on eastern Santa Rosa early Monday morning.

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An engine douses a house on Mountain Hawk Road early Monday morning to keep embers from catching other houses on fire in the Mountain Hawk Area of Santa Rosa, CA.

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A section of Westwood Estate Wines’ pinot noir grapes sit burnt along Highway 12.

Glass Fire Incident photo gallery

Nick Vides, Aryk Copley, Michael Combs, Peyton Krzyzek, Priscilla Navas, Willow Ornellas, Emma Molloy, and Jonathan Bigall
September 29, 2020
Firefighters attempt to save homes on Mountain Hawk Drive in Santa Rosas Skyhawk community at around 3:45 a.m. Sept. 28.

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Students, faculty and citizens gather outside the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office June 6, just a week after the killing of George Floyd.

[Photo] Do more: SRJC’s Black community speaks out

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
A fire burns Tuesday night as part of the LNU Lightning Complex, a series of wildfires raging in Sonoma and Napa counties.

[Photo] Shone Farm closed due to Walbridge Fire evacuations

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2020
Paradise sushis samuri roll, golden California roll, yummy roll and calamari roll.

Review: Paradise Sushi

Nick Vides, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Father Alvin Villaruel of the St. Francis Solano Catholic Church in Sonoma performs a special mass in the time of a pandemic that was suggested by the Order of the United States Catholic Bishops.

A valley of faith in the pandemic

Nick Vides, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Online-only decision exposes range of faculty emotions

Online-only decision exposes range of faculty emotions

Nick Vides, Staff Writer
April 30, 2020
Following recent shelter-in-place orders in response to COVID-19, the Sonoma County Student Film Festival moved to Zoom videoconference where audience participate from the safety of their homes.

Sonoma County Student Film Festival: A socially distanced showcase of student talent

Edgar Soria Garcia and Nick Vides
April 9, 2020
To limit sales, Staples customers in Santa Rosa, Petaluma and Sonoma are no longer able to buy hand sanitizer without speaking to a manager first.

Masks in short supply amid coronavirus concerns, but are they helpful?

Nick Vides, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2020
Pliny the Youngers 2020 release, in addition to being available at both the brewerys Santa Rosa and Windsor taprooms, offered something new: the coveted beer in bottles available to take home.

Pliny the Younger: Well worth the wait

Nick Vides and Luke Morrow, Photography
February 25, 2020

What do trail residents want?

Nick Vides and Alden Nichols
January 30, 2020
The Oak Leafs News TV: After the Kincade Fire

The Oak Leafs News TV: After the Kincade Fire

Nick Vides and SRJC MEDIA 19 students
November 5, 2019
The Oak Leaf News TV: Kincade Fire briefing Oct. 25, 2019

The Oak Leaf News TV: Kincade Fire briefing Oct. 25, 2019

Nick Vides and SRJC MEDIA 19 students
October 29, 2019

Fire Press Briefing: Interview w/Captain Mark Essick, Oct 24, 2019

Nick Vides, Students in SRJC's Media19 class
October 29, 2019
The Oak Leaf News TV: Kincade Fire briefing Oct. 24, 2019

The Oak Leaf News TV: Kincade Fire briefing Oct. 24, 2019

Nick Vides and SRJC MEDIA 19 students
October 25, 2019
The Oak Leaf News TV: Power outages, politics and SRJCs recycling program

The Oak Leaf News TV: Power outages, politics and SRJC’s recycling program

SRJC MEDIA 19 students and Nick Vides
October 16, 2019
Friedmans Hardware remains open during power outage

Friedman’s Hardware remains open during power outage

Nick Vides, Reporter and Producer
October 9, 2019
Fire update: Rain comes to Paradise

[Video] Fire update: Rain comes to Paradise

Nick Vides, Reporter and Producer
November 28, 2018
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