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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.
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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. 7, and Friday, Aug. 14.
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Clicking on some of the photos will connect to more coverage.
This story was originally published August 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM with the headline “Week in photos: Free park passes + electric cars + Little Italy + Dolores Huerta.”
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