Every week, The Sacramento Bee’s visual journalists capture the moments — big and small — that tell the story of our community. From moving images in our neighborhoods to the action-packed energy on the sidelines of local sporting events and portraits of area newsmakers, their lenses offer a unique window into life in Sacramento and beyond.

In this weekly feature, we spotlight some of The Bee’s most compelling images from the past week across news, sports and features. This selection of moments were made between Friday, July 17, and Friday, July 24.

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The Athletics take on the Washington Nationals at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Friday, July 17. The Nationals defeated the Athletics 23-4, and the Athletics fell to a 10 game losing streak. The Athletics take on the Washington Nationals at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Friday, July 17. The Nationals defeated the Athletics 23-4, and the Athletics fell to a 10 game losing streak. HG BIGGS hg.biggs@sacbee.com Valerie Brown, 11, tries out the merry-go-round at the California State Fair at Cal Expo in Sacramento on Monday, July 20. Valerie Brown, 11, tries out the merry-go-round at the California State Fair at Cal Expo in Sacramento on Monday, July 20. ZIYU JULIAN ZHU julian.zhu@sacbee.com Pastor Nakisha Woods of Keys to Victory Ministry prays with Johntezha Alexander outside the Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse in Sacramento after a judge declared a mistrial in the K Street mass shooting trial on Tuesday, July 21. Pastor Nakisha Woods of Keys to Victory Ministry prays with Johntezha Alexander outside the Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse in Sacramento after a judge declared a mistrial in the K Street mass shooting trial on Tuesday, July 21. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com Kai Boman, 12, and River Nichols, 10, compete in the rabbit showmanship competition during the California State Fair’s Junior Rabbit and Cavy Show in Sacramento on Wednesday, July 22. Kai Boman, 12, and River Nichols, 10, compete in the rabbit showmanship competition during the California State Fair’s Junior Rabbit and Cavy Show in Sacramento on Wednesday, July 22. LIBBY SIMPSON libby.simpson@sacbee.com Mumm Napa employees pour sparkling wine during a celebration of the winery’s first grape harvest of 2026 on Thursday, July 23, in Rutherford. Mumm Napa employees pour sparkling wine during a celebration of the winery’s first grape harvest of 2026 on Thursday, July 23, in Rutherford. HG BIGGS hg.biggs@sacbee.com


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Hannah Ruhoff is the assistant visuals editor at The Sacramento Bee. Previously, she was a visual journalist at another McClatchy property, the Sun Herald in Biloxi, Miss. She is an Ohio University alumna and native of Shaker Heights, Ohio.