The show, “The Crown” has been captivating audiences since 2016, transporting viewers back in time while showcasing a behind the scenes look into the royal family and all of their political rivalries and love triangles. Season four was just released on Nov. 15, and the spotlight has been on Emma Corrin, who plays Princess Diana, ever since.

With the pandemic upending everything we know and love, film sets are being pushed to their limits. Productions are being pushed and pulled by taking extreme costly precautions in an attempt to keep their crew safe. With that being said, many have still had to shut down for several weeks due to crew becoming sick with COVID-19.

It seems like more than ever, politics have become a daily sometimes hourly part of our lives. The internet is plastered with he said, she said, and social media has turned into an advertisement service for candidates. This year celebrities have become more outspoken and endorsed presidential candidates, Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.

The queen of scandalous tongue-in-cheek bubblegum pop has returned with a softer R&B sounding album. Late last Thursday night, Ariana Grande released her sixth album sending her fans, known as Arinators, over the moon.

With Halloween right around the corner, you might be wondering what fun and safe activities are being put on during the pandemic. Two family friendly safe events are occurring, and the best part is you don’t even need to get out of your car.

Social media influencers have not been deterred from spewing out content during the pandemic. Many are becoming even more famous on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. While many are stuck at home mindlessly scrolling through social media, these influencers are benefiting and give ‘working from home’ a whole new meaning.

COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the state have taken away Sonoma County’s haunted houses, specifically Blind Scream located in Santa Rosa. What was once a month long event, for locals to get reacquainted with spooky season, has now been canceled.

Sonoma State University seniors have dealt with some form of a fire affecting their education and college experience every single year of their attendance.

With the appearance of COVID-19 and President Trump’s restrictions on visa programs, international interns and local wineries are at a huge loss. Local wineries are scrambling to find extra hands to help, and this comes at a time when they tend to be the busiest.

Governor Newsom passed a bill on Sept. 11 that will help alleviate the struggles ex-inmates face when it comes time to find a job after their release. Prisoners who have helped battle fires on the frontlines will have their records expunged once their sentence has been served. The hope is that this new law will make it easier for ex-inmates to find a job as a firefighter after prison.

With the onset of COVID-19 and the already apparent dropping enrollment at Sonoma State University, proper funding of valuable programs is a top priority for current and prospective students. Programs at SSU, otherwise known as Instructionally Related Activities, are in danger of receiving massive cuts.

Sonoma State students and faculty were alerted by email late afternoon Sept. 3, that there was a possibility of a positive COVID-19 case on campus. The email emphasized that “This person is not confirmed to have COVID-19 at this time.”