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, Aug. 21, and Friday, Aug. 28.

Clicking on some of the photos will connect to more coverage.

Online political influencer Nick Shirley speaks during a news conference in opposition to Assembly Bill 2624, which opponents call the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," at the California Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday. The bill would protect the confidentiality of immigration service providers. Online political influencer Nick Shirley speaks during a news conference in opposition to Assembly Bill 2624, which opponents call the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” at the California Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday. The bill would protect the confidentiality of immigration service providers. HANNAH RUHOFF hruhoff@sacbee.com A Sacramento police officer pushes down a megaphone held by a protester demonstrating against political influencer Nick Shirley's appearance at a Republican news conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday. A Sacramento police officer pushes down a megaphone held by a protester demonstrating against political influencer Nick Shirley’s appearance at a Republican news conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com A man is detained by Sacramento police officers after he allegedly pepper-sprayed people protesting against conservative influencer Nick Shirley at the state Capitol on Wednesday. A man is detained by Sacramento police officers after he allegedly pepper-sprayed people protesting against conservative influencer Nick Shirley at the state Capitol on Wednesday. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper displays an electric shock glove during a news conference at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters on Thursday. Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper displays an electric shock glove during a news conference at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters on Thursday. ZIYU JULIAN ZHU julian.zhu@sacbee.com Middleweight Anthony Hernandez signs an autograph following his fight against Gregory Rodrigues in the main event Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Middleweight Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez signs an autograph following his fight against Gregory Rodrigues in the main event Saturday, Aug. 22, at Golden 1 Center. Hernandez, who hails from Dunnigan, was in the title card match for the first UFC event at the arena since 2019. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com Gov. Gavin Newsom thanks cadets after announcing $48.5 million in state grants for maritime projects at a news conference in front of the Golden Bear Training Ship at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Vallejo on Wednesday. Gov. Gavin Newsom thanks cadets after announcing $48.5 million in state grants for maritime projects at a news conference in front of the Golden Bear Training Ship at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Vallejo on Wednesday. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com Alina Chernova, left, and her friend Oleksandra Beard pose for a selfie during the 35th anniversary celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day in front of the California Capitol on Monday. The Sacramento region has one of the largest Ukrainian communities in the country. Alina Chernova, left, and her friend Oleksandra Beard pose for a selfie during the 35th anniversary celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day in front of the California Capitol on Monday. The Sacramento region has one of the largest Ukrainian communities in the country. ZIYU JULIAN ZHU julian.zhu@sacbee.com Student Van Nhi Dang moves her shoes into the newly opened Mt. Whitney Hall during Sacramento State's move-in day on Wednesday. Student Van Nhi Dang moves her shoes into the newly opened Mt. Whitney Hall during Sacramento State’s move-in day on Wednesday. ZIYU JULIAN ZHU julian.zhu@sacbee.com Members of the Antelope High School band perform during the football home opener Friday against Roseville High School in Antelope. Members of the Antelope High School band perform during the football home opener Friday against Roseville High School in Antelope. ZIYU JULIAN ZHU julian.zhu@sacbee.com

This story was originally published August 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM.

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Bee visuals editor Nathaniel Levine joined the staff in 2003. His work has received awards from the Society of News Design, the Best of the West journalism competition and the California News Publishers Association, among others. A native Californian, Levine grew up in Grass Valley and attended UC Davis.