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Week in photos: Controversial Natomas project + Juneteenth + Pride + World Cup

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, June 12, and Friday, June 19.

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

Former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo and other attendees voice opposition to the proposed Upper Westside development during a Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday. The supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the project, which could bring 25,000 new residents to the Natomas basin.
Former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo and other attendees voice opposition to the proposed Upper Westside development during a Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday. The supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the project, which could bring 25,000 new residents to the Natomas basin. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Jordan Ericksen, right, and Zoey Thompson, center, react to bubbles during the Sacramento Pride Parade in Sacramento on Sunday.
Jordan Ericksen, right, and Zoey Thompson, center, react to bubbles during the Sacramento Pride Parade in Sacramento on Sunday. HANNAH RUHOFF hruhoff@sacbee.com
Former Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, left, speaks with Dusty Baker about Baker’s memoir "Crossroads" during an event at The Guild Theater in Sacramento on Monday.
Former Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, left, speaks with Dusty Baker about Baker’s memoir "Crossroads" during an event at The Guild Theater in Sacramento on Monday. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
A firefighter uses a torch during a prescribed burn near Dry Creek between 16th and 18th streets in Rio Linda on Tuesday. The burn was a collaborative effort between the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the Sacramento County Regional Parks Department and other fire agencies to remove invasive vegetation and to serve as a training opportunity.
A firefighter uses a torch during a prescribed burn near Dry Creek between 16th and 18th streets in Rio Linda on Tuesday. The burn was a collaborative effort between the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the Sacramento County Regional Parks Department and other fire agencies to remove invasive vegetation and to serve as a training opportunity. HG BIGGS hg.biggs@sacbee.com
Oakland-born R&B singer Goapele performs at the California Capitol during a Juneteenth celebration hosted by the California Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday.
Oakland-born R&B singer Goapele performs at the California Capitol during a Juneteenth celebration hosted by the California Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday. LIBBY SIMPSON libby.simpson@sacbee.com
Qatar supporters celebrate and prepare for kickoff against Switzerland in the first World Cup group stage game in Santa Clara on Saturday, June 13. The nation’s team won its first point in World Cup play with a 1-1 tie.
Qatar supporters celebrate and prepare for kickoff against Switzerland in the first World Cup group stage game in Santa Clara on Saturday, June 13. The nation’s team won its first point in World Cup play with a 1-1 tie. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
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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.
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