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
Award-winning work by several Santa Rosa Junior College students will be on display at the third-annual SoCo Clicks Photography Exhibition.

SoCo Clicks showcases award-winning SRJC student photos

Oscar DeJung, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Funny Car Driver Bob Tasca III shoots down the line during the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Sonoma.

Tasca III, Prock, Herrera Conquer Poor track Conditions, Claim Top Spots in Their Classes

Michael Combs and Nick Vides
July 29, 2023
Lil Nas X performs his hit song "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" on the Verizon Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Sheryl Crow, Lil Nas X, Red Hot Chili Peppers shut down final day of BottleRock

Michael Combs, Nick Vides, Sean Young, and Teddy Cleek
May 29, 2023
Jeff Gargiulo of The Silverado Pickups jams out with his guitar on the Allianz Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Lizzo promotes body positivity while The Silverado Pickups, Tove Lo rock out BottleRock day 2

Michael Combs, Sean Young, and Nick Vides
May 28, 2023
Post Malone rocks out on the JaM Cellars Stage at BottleRock Napa Valley on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Post Malone returns to the US; Smashing Pumpkins maintains legendary status at BottleRock day 1.

Tony Moeckel, Peter Morales, Michael Combs, and Nick Vides
May 27, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Evan Johnson is all smiles after pitching out of a bumpy seventh inning against Reedley College on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Johnson outduels Reedley College

Nick Vides, Photo Editor
May 12, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder/pitcher Connor Charpiot is all smiles after pitching a victorious top of the ninth inning against Cañada College on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

McCoy; Charpiot nab playoff win for the Bear Cubs against Cañada College

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
May 11, 2023
Lisa Amaroli produces award-winning, certified organic and biodynamic wines at Benziger Winery.

Breaking the glass bottled ceiling

Nick Vides, Photo Editor
May 9, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder and pitcher Connor Charpiot, middle right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the fifth against American River College on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

First Place Bear Cubs take win streak to 7; Shutout American River College in 6-0 game

Cameron Romanik, Reporter
April 6, 2023
Bear Cubs outfielder Michael O’Daniel is met with a crowd of his teammates after hitting a three-run shot in the bottom of the fourth inning against Consumnes River College on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

A season-high nine-run inning propels the Bear Cubs to a victory over Cosumnes River 14-4

Tony Moeckel, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
The Bear Cubs outfielders pose for a fake selfie in centerfield after beating College of Marin 21-9 on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Baseball’s offensive dominance continues with 21 runs against College of Marin

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 21, 2023
Bear Cubs infielder/pitcher Connor Charpiot is all smiles after hitting an RBI double and getting knocked in home by teammate Austin Ehrlicher against Mission College on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

Charpiot’s pitching seals the game for the Bear Cubs’ second win over Mission College

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 18, 2023
Bear Cubs pitcher Hekili Robello warms up after a near-hour long bottom of the second inning against San Mateo College on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

An explosive second inning leads Bear Cubs to their second straight win

Tony Moeckel, News Editor
February 15, 2023
An SRJC Police officer speaks with an individual having a mental health crisis on the south side rooftop of the Zumwalt Parking Garage on Friday, Feb. 14, 2023 in Santa Rosa.

District police respond to mental health crisis on campus

Sean Young and Michael Combs
February 15, 2023
Members of The Oak Leaf pose with some of the 29 awards they won at the Fall 2022 Journalism Association of Community Colleges NorCal conference Oct 22 at Las Positas College.

The Oak Leaf awarded best two-year college media outlet in the nation by professional press

Michael Combs, Co-Editor in Chief
February 10, 2023
Firefighters on Mountain Hawk Road fight devastating flames as the Glass Fire moves in on eastern Santa Rosa Sept. 28, 2020.

“That’s what I need to do”: Sonoma County residents feel compelled to join SRJC Firefighting Academy

Nick Vides, Editor
December 15, 2022
Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Kunde to Retire, Chaaban to assume trustee seat

Sean Young and Nick Vides
November 8, 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
Running Back Adrian Torres hurdles an American River defender on a 44-yard kickoff return to potentially set up the Bear Cubs for a game-winning drive on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs lose nail-biter against American River College

Christian Vieyra, Sports Editor
October 29, 2022
The rainbow-shaped stump of a fallen oak tree smolders among other dead and living oaks on the hilly Napa countryside

Gallery: Old Fire burns 570 acres in Napa, within Atlas Fire burn scar

Nick Vides and Aryk Copley
May 31, 2022
With the overwhelmingly positive reception of his short film "Under the Lights," former Santa Rosa Junior College student Miles Levin has his sights set on a feature-length production.

Big screen Bear Cubs: Four SRJC alumni producing feature length films

Aryk Copley, Photographer
May 25, 2022
Abrea Tillman, Santa Rosa Junior College Student Wine Club president and student body president-elect, is excited that a new wave of vitculture and oenology students are changing the approach to wine making.

New vibes, same vines: How young wine aficionados are revamping a traditional industry

Nick Vides, Reporter
May 17, 2022
Ukraine Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk delivers a vigorous speech to a supportive crowd in front of City Hall in Sonoma, Calif. March 17, 2022.

Hundreds gather in Sonoma to hear Ukraine Consul General speak

Aryk Copley, Nick Vides, and Sean Young
March 17, 2022
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.

SRJC baseball routs Sierra College 10-4

Tony Moeckel, Reporter
March 8, 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
The Oak Leaf staff, pictured here with Santa Rosa Junior College President Dr. Frank Chong (center, blue sweater), won two on-the-spot awards and 12 publication awards at the 2021 JACC Virtual Fall Conference Nov. 5–7.

The Oak Leaf brings home 14 JACC awards

James Domizio, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021
The Oak Leaf adds national syndication to its list of accomplishments after the work of current and former Oak Leafers Lauren Spates, Maritza Camacho, Nick Vides and Rebecca Bell was recognized by NPR.

The Oak Leaf’s “Chronic Catastrophe” podcast picked up by NPR

Cass Stewart, Editor
October 24, 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

Photo gallery: BlackOut

Nick Vides, Michael Combs, and Audrey Fry
May 6, 2021
A photo of use-of-force expert Barry Brodd, who spoke in defense of Derek Chauvin's murder trial.

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

Nick Vides, Editor
April 19, 2021
A slide from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges 2021 spring awards ceremony in which The Oak Leaf won the Online General Excellence award.

The Oak Leaf wins 16 awards for 2020 work

James Domizio, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 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
Rep. Mike Thompson's 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
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
Paradise sushi's 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

What do trail residents want?

Nick Vides and Alden Nichols
January 30, 2020
Fire update: Rain comes to Paradise

Fire update: Rain comes to Paradise

Nick Vides, Reporter and Producer
November 28, 2018