Jessica Christian
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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I spent years photographing disasters. Then one hit my hometown
A Chronicle photographer sees storm damage through a new lens → Read More
Downtown San Francisco is on the brink, and it's worse than it looks
The downtown area, the city’s primary economic driver, has been teetering on the edge since the pandemic and is facing challenges greater than previously known, new data shows. → Read More
California is about to witness its biggest change to trash since the ’80s. Hint: It’s all about composting
As food and other organic matter break down in landfills they emit methane and other planet-warming gases, which makes composting key in the fight against climate change. → Read More
‘A drinking club with a charity problem’: How a launchpad for young leaders enabled Dominic Foppoli and a culture of sexual violence
A new Chronicle investigation found that Active 20-30’s philanthropic mission has long been overshadowed by partying, binge drinking and a culture that normalized sexual violence against its own members. → Read More
Spectacular super bloom of wildflowers at Folsom Lake is like nothing seen before
People are flocking to a Northern California reservoir to see the super bloom. Experts say the wildflower phenomenon says a lot about California's drought. → Read More
He’s a mayor and Wine Country ‘prince.’ Four women say he sexually assaulted them
The allegations against Dominic Foppoli, the mayor of Windsor, range from groping to rape, and track closely with his two-decade ascent to power in Sonoma County → Read More
Skate Like a Girl ramps up confidence through inclusivity
The nonprofit’s Bay Area chapter hosts camps and meet-ups for female, transgender and nonbinary boarders in San Francisco and Oakland. → Read More
Wonder of water keeps couple afloat in Mission Creek home
When Bob Isaacson moved into the Mission Creek Harbor community, the landscape looked very different from what exists today. “It was fairly grubby. It was really outcast,” says Isaacson. “There was a bunch of people that lived in Islais Creek on houseboats and the city wanted to get rid of them, so they told the port who was in charge that if they didn’t provide a place for them, they’d move the… → Read More
Glass bender melds art, science to create and restore neon signs
Amy Palms has been perfecting her skills as a glass bender for more than 20 years. Palms, a Brooklyn native, studied glass blowing, neon and mixed-media sculpture at Alfred University in Upstate New York, where she fell in love with the art of neon. Since 1998, Palms has been the chief glass bender for Neon Works, a neon sign company in Oakland owned by Jim Rizzo. Neon Works specializes in… → Read More
Ferry Building’s unique profile: The story behind the photo
Capturing a new view of the Ferry Building isn't easy. The culinary mecca standing tall along the Embarcadero is one of San Francisco's most visible landmarks, and The Chronicle's archive has hundreds of images made by talented photographers through the years. When I got the assignment to shoot the Ferry Building for the 15th anniversary of its renovation, I set out to highlight its commanding… → Read More
Top SF Examiner covers of 2017
Check out our top cover spreads of the year chosen by the San Francisco Examiner staff. → Read More
2017 Year in Pictures
From the tragic North Bay fires, to political protests, a Warriors win and beyond, the San Francisco Examiner's photo team brings you a round-up of the mos → Read More
Chinatown holds candlelight vigil for Mayor Ed Lee
San Francisco city officials joined hundreds of members of the Chinatown community for a candlelight vigil at Portsmouth Square Thursday, December 21 to ho → Read More
Spend the holidays with Smuin Ballet
Smuin, the Bay Area-based contemporary ballet troupe celebrating its 23rd season of “The Christmas Ballet,” kindly allowed the San Francisco Examiner to ta → Read More
Celebration of Life for Mayor Ed Lee
Hundreds of state and local delegates, as well as friends and family, gathered under the rotunda of San Francisco's City Hall Sunday, December 17 to celebr → Read More
President Bill Clinton speaks at Worlds AIDS Day observance
Hundreds gathered Friday, December 1 at the National AIDS Memorial Grove in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park as Former President Bill Clinton delivere → Read More
Verdict reached in Kate Steinle trial
Members of the media swarmed the Hall of Justice Thursday, November 30 to attend the reading of the verdict reached in the case of Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, → Read More
49ers take on Seattle Seahawks
The San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Sunday, November 26, 2017. In the end, the 49ers fe → Read More
Black Friday shoppers descend on SF Union Square
Crowds of people flooded stores along Powell Street in San Francisco Friday, November 24, hunting for the best Black Friday deals and getting a head start → Read More
SFSPCA and Macy’s unveil annual holiday windows
SFSPCA revealed their 31st annual holiday window displays, complete with adorable puppies and kittens, at Macy's in Union Square Friday, November 17, 2017. → Read More