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

Oak Leaf Staff

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[Video] 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
An official ballot drop box is available in lieu of in-person voting at the at the Registrar of Voters in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

The Oak Leaf 2024 Election Blog

Oak Leaf Staff
November 5, 2024
At the Board of Trustees Nov. 14 meeting, the Santa Rosa Junior College Latinx Faculty and Staff association said bilingual employees deserve a 5% bilingual stipend since they are routinely asked to act as translators during work hours.

[Photo] Latinx students and faculty voice the need for fair bilingual compensation and a livable wage for student employees at Nov. 14 Board of Trustees meeting

Evan Nazarov, Reporter
December 3, 2023
Students read in the afternoon light in Doyle Library at the start of the Fall 2022 semester.

[Photo] Navigating the transition from summer to back-to-school: Guest column by Jenna Williams

Jenna Williams
September 12, 2023
The Oak Leaf Magazine: Fall 2022

The Oak Leaf Magazine: Fall 2022

Oak Leaf Staff
December 31, 2022
Jared Huffman, left, and Mike Thompson have both won their respected congressional districts.

The Oak Leaf election blog: November 2022 edition

Oak Leaf Staff
November 8, 2022
The American Flag on the field of Levi Stadium. Fans disagreed over which player would be the better starting quarterback for the team, with Lance fans arguing he had more raw potential while Purdy fans claimed he was the more stable option for the team in its current state as they are in pursuit of a Super Bowl victory.

[Photo] Opinion: The 49ers did wrong by Trey Lance, and that’s OK

September 10, 2023
A beige and brown sign reads Welcome to Sebastopol and features blue and yellow ribbons next to Chihirin, Ukraine, one of Sebastopol's two sister cities.

[Photo] Students and instructors react in wake of Russia’s unprovoked attack

Ava Domenichelli, Reporter
March 3, 2022
The Oak Leaf Editorial Board Predicts Joe Biden winning 284-254.

The Oak Leaf election blog 2020

Oak Leaf Staff
November 3, 2020
The Oak Leaf interviews Rep. Jared Huffman

The Oak Leaf interviews Rep. Jared Huffman

Oak Leaf Staff
October 8, 2020
Debris of a house that once stood on the 5800 block of Mountain Hawk Road in Santa Rosa.

Glass Incident Fire forces SRJC closure through Friday

Oak Leaf Staff
September 28, 2020
The fall 2019 Oak Leaf staff take a breather from their award-winning newsroom endeavors.

SRJC’s Oak Leaf newspaper wins multiple awards

Oak Leaf Staff
April 27, 2020

Coronavirus Staff Blog

Oak Leaf Staff
April 8, 2020
Santa Rosa Junior College students received notices for class cancellation in response to Coronavirus beginning Thursday at 5 p.m via email and text.

Coronavirus and SRJC: Continued Updates

Oak Leaf Staff
March 12, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders embraces a loving fan at a recent rally in Richmond, CA. The energy in the crowd is electric as Sanders takes the time to shake hands and hug fans at the front of the audience.

The Oak Leaf endorses Bernie Sanders for President

Oak Leaf Staff
February 26, 2020
An encampment on Sonoma County's Joe Rodota Trail off Highway 12 in Santa Rosa.

“Nobody asks us”: Stories from the Joe Rodota Trail

Oak Leaf Staff
January 27, 2020
Steve, 33, surveys his camp in preparation for his move elsewhere on Jan. 31, the deadline for Joe Rodota residents to vacate the trail.

Humans of the Joe Rodota Trail: Steve

Oak Leaf Staff
January 28, 2020
Inmate firefighters work contain the fire at Pine Flat and McDonald roads.

Gallery: In the fire zone in Healdsburg and Geyserville

Oak Leaf Staff
October 26, 2019
Cal Fire responds to Kincade fire in Geyserville.

Kincade fire coverage gallery

Oak Leaf Staff
October 24, 2019
'You aced life, my friend’: A tribute to Oak Leafer Thomas de Alba

‘You aced life, my friend’: A tribute to Oak Leafer Thomas de Alba

Oak Leaf Staff
May 9, 2019
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[Photo] Tom’s team tracker

Tom Miller, Staff Writer
December 13, 2018
Oak Leaf staff travels to participate in workshops and compete at the JACC Conference.

Oak Leaf captures multimedia awards and online excellence

Oak Leaf Staff
November 7, 2018

100 years later

Oak Leaf Staff
April 3, 2018
Gun control is once again in the national spotlight, but other related issues deserve recognition.

Gun control: Not the only solution

Oak Leaf Staff
April 3, 2018
Drake gives back

Drake gives back

Oak Leaf Staff, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
The orange chicken curry noodle soup bowl served with savory sauces.

SEA Noodle Bar: a taste of authentic Thai cuisine

Oak Leaf Staff, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Hunger Pangs, Bear Cub stomachs growl for a palatable solution

Hunger Pangs, Bear Cub stomachs growl for a palatable solution

Oak Leaf Staff
November 13, 2017
The North Bay Wildfires pose a host of housing problems for displaced victims.

[Photo] Fires continue to burn across Santa Rosa

Brandon McCapes, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
The wildfires pose a host of housing problems for displaced victims.

[Photo] Local businesses hit hard by widespread fires

Ian Crory, Deputy News Editor
October 10, 2017

Art faculty shows off their creative skills

Oak Leaf Staff, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
Claire Ernst, 19, has diversified style that is intriguing and will excite you to be daring with your style.

SRJC student fashion profile

Oak Leaf Staff, Staff Writer
September 23, 2017

Oak Leaf Retains General Excellence, Wins State Awards

Oak Leaf Staff
May 14, 2013