As draws to a close, we look back on a year that has been nothing short of extraordinary. Across the nine Bay Area counties and beyond, our team captured glimpses of the vivid tapestry of life in Northern California — flooded streets in San Francisco, an East Oakland track team in the Junior Olympics, jam-packed stalls at the Berryessa Flea Market, the Bay Bridge blocked by protesters. At times, we documented celebrations of the joy and resilience of communities — and at times, we witnessed devastation and loss.
These photographs not only reflect the events of but also the emotions and experiences that will shape our region for years to come. To learn more about how we use your information, please read our privacy policy. Dec 26, Save Article Save Article. Failed to save article Please try again. Right: Faye Crosley, center left, walks down Highland Ave in Richmond, California, with a group of friends, neighbors and family to protest her eviction from her home of several decades on Feb.
Feinstein was the longest-serving female senator and longest-serving senator from California before her passing. Right: Protesters demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza are seen reflected in the glasses of a law enforcement officer as they block all westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge Nov.
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