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Week in photos: USA wins in World Cup + RTO + Esparto vigil + Ohtani + X Games

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 26, and Friday, July 3.

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

United States defender Tim Ream (13) reacts after the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday in Santa Clara
United States defender Tim Ream (13) reacts after the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday in Santa Clara PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
USA fans Cameron Hale, Adam Saindon and Sander Lockett cheer on the United States before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday in Santa Clara.
USA fans Cameron Hale, Adam Saindon and Sander Lockett cheer on the United States before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday in Santa Clara. PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Victoria Belasco cheers during a watch party at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento on Wednesday as she watches the U.S. men's soccer team face off against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup. The game, which the U.S. won 2-0, was played in Santa Clara.
Victoria Belasco cheers during a watch party at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento on Wednesday as she watches the U.S. men's soccer team face off against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup. The game, which the U.S. won 2-0, was played in Santa Clara. HANNAH RUHOFF hruhoff@sacbee.com
A candlelight vigil on Wednesday marks the first anniversary of the Esparto fireworks explosion and honors the seven men killed in the blast.
A candlelight vigil on Wednesday marks the first anniversary of the Esparto fireworks explosion and honors the seven men killed in the blast. JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS jvillegas@sacbee.com
Anica Walls, president of SEIU Local 1000, center, raises her fist during a rally protesting Gov. Gavin Newsom's return-to-office order at the state Capitol on Wednesday. Purple smoke billows behind them as part of the rally.
Anica Walls, president of SEIU Local 1000, center, raises her fist during a rally protesting Gov. Gavin Newsom's return-to-office order at the state Capitol on Wednesday. Purple smoke billows behind them as part of the rally. RENÉE C. BYER rbyer@sacbee.com
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Athletics on Monday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Athletics on Monday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Moto Shibata of Japan competes for XC Tokyo in the MoonPay Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick event at the MoonPay X Games at Cal Expo in Sacramento on Saturday, June 27.
Moto Shibata of Japan competes for XC Tokyo in the MoonPay Men’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick event at the MoonPay X Games at Cal Expo in Sacramento on Saturday, June 27. HG BIGGS hg.biggs@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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