October 13, 2026, Update 1:53 pm
Dear SRJC Community,
I am pleased to share that the chemical spill in Lindley Center for STEM Education on the Santa Rosa campus has been resolved.
Earlier today, a spill in the stock room mixed chemicals together that prompted employees to contact District Police. After assessing the situation, District Police contacted the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit to support the cleanup and removal of the mixed chemicals. The Sheriff's Office utilized a robot to remove the chemicals outside to a safe location to neutralize the mixture. Out of an abundance of caution, the Sheriff's Office recommended the evacuation of the Lindley Center.
Based on the assessment conducted by first responders, there was no risk to the community or surrounding buildings at any time.
Classes can resume in the Lindley Center as planned after 4:30 pm.
I would like to recognize our SRJC District Police and the Sonoma County Sherriff’s Office Bomb Unit who quickly responded and helped mitigate the impacts of the chemicals. We appreciate the dedicated officers who work tirelessly to keep us safe every day.
In community,
Dr. Angélica Garcia, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President
707-527-4431, angelicagarcia@santarosa.edu
October 13, 2026, Update 12:14 pm
Dear SRJC Community,
Out of an abundance of caution, the Lindley Center for STEM Education on the Santa Rosa campus will evacuate for about four hours, beginning at 12:15 pm, to clear the earlier chemical spill in the stock room.
All in-person classes held in Lindley today, October 13, 2026, before 4:30 pm are canceled. Classes beginning after 4:30 pm are still scheduled to meet.
Employees in Lindley should contact their supervising administrator for temporary alternative workspaces as needed.
Currently, there continues to be no risk to the community or surrounding buildings.
I appreciate the work of our first responders to assess the situation and ensure the safety of our community.
In community,
Dr. Angélica Garcia, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President
707-527-4431, angelicagarcia@santarosa.edu
October 13, 2026, 10:54 am
Dear SRJC Community,
A chemical spill occurred in the stock room in the Lindley Center for STEM Education on the Santa Rosa campus this morning.
I want to let you know that first responders are on site to mitigate the spill's impact. At this time, there is no risk to the community, and classes and activities are continuing as normal in Lindley. Out of an abundance of caution, you will see increased activity in the area as the response concludes.
In Community,
Dr. Angélica Garcia, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President
707-527-4431, angelicagarcia@santarosa.edu
