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 31, and Friday, Aug. 7.

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

Kindergarten teacher Jenifer Merritt interacts with students on Winding Creek Elementary's opening day in Roseville on Thursday. The district’s 22nd school was built to accommodate the growing population in the west Roseville area. Kindergarten teacher Jenifer Merritt interacts with students on Winding Creek Elementary’s opening day in Roseville on Thursday. The district’s 22nd school was built to accommodate the growing population in the west Roseville area. ZIYU JULIAN ZHU julian.zhu@sacbee.com A helicopter flies over the Gann Fire in Calaveras County near New Hogan Reservoir, as seen from Hogan Dam Road, on Tuesday. The fire has burned more than 10,000 acres and killed one resident. A helicopter flies over the Gann Fire in Calaveras County near New Hogan Reservoir, as seen from Hogan Dam Road, on Tuesday. The fire has burned more than 10,000 acres and killed one resident. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com Alex Barth of Capay Canyon Ranch in Esparto reacts after Amelia Chase presents her a Davis Farmers Market 50th anniversary cap on Saturday, Aug. 1, during a celebration of the market's history in Davis. Alex Barth of Capay Canyon Ranch in Esparto reacts after Amelia Chase presents her a Davis Farmers Market 50th anniversary cap on Saturday, Aug. 1, during a celebration of the market’s history in Davis. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com Members of SEIU Local 1000 chant in support of CAPS-UAW outside the California Department of Human Resources in Sacramento on Wednesday. CAPS union members rallied in support of salary increases and against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office mandate. Members of SEIU Local 1000 chant in support of CAPS-UAW outside the California Department of Human Resources in Sacramento on Wednesday. CAPS union members rallied in support of salary increases and against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office mandate. HG BIGGS hg.biggs@sacbee.com Lead chefs Francisco Rivera, of Hawks Public House, and Kate Sutherland, of Waterboy, joke with each other while preparing the dishes they will serve at the upcoming Tower Bridge Dinner during a preview showcase at the Central Kitchen in Sacramento on Monday. Lead chefs Francisco Rivera, of Hawks Public House, and Kate Sutherland, of Waterboy, joke with each other while preparing the dishes they will serve at the upcoming Tower Bridge Dinner during a preview showcase at the Central Kitchen in Sacramento on Monday. LIBBY SIMPSON libby.simpson@sacbee.com Blake Rakela, 21, listens during his sentencing in Placer Superior Court in Roseville on Tuesday. After a plea deal, he will serve four years in prison for using a metal wrench in the road rage confrontation that killed Jeremy Styles. Blake Rakela, 21, listens during his sentencing in Placer Superior Court in Roseville on Tuesday. After a plea deal, he will serve four years in prison for using a metal wrench in the road rage confrontation that killed Jeremy Styles. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com


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Nathaniel Levine

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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.