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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Twas a great weekend at the ballpark, watching the #BaltimoreOrioles sweep the #Athletics. Not that I was rooting for anybody… For #IMAGN Sports Images. #MLB #GoBirds

Aug 28, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Carlos Narváez (75) tags out Athletics second baseman Jeff McNeil (22) as he tries to score the go-ahead run during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Umpire is Emil Jimenez. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Aug 28, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; A rainbow punctuates the skies over Sutter Health Park during the fourth inning of a game between the Baltimore Orioles and Athletics. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Aug 29, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) leaves his feet to throw out Athletics center fielder Henry Bolte at first base on a ground ball during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) throws over Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler (4) to complete a double play during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park. Donovan Walton was out at first base. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Rest in peace, Nellie. You made a great player, great coach, great executive, and a GREAT photograph. Thanks for everything. #DonNelson

Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson reacts to a foul call against Al Harrington in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 in Oakland, Calif. Nelson was subsequently slapped with a technical foul. The Magic won in overtime 123-117. (D. Ross Cameron/The Oakland Tribune)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Forty years ago today, we solved poverty, hunger and homelessness in the U.S. Who knew it could be such a simple solution? #HandsAcrossAmerica

Hundreds of participants along Route 206 join the Hands Across America fundraiser to combat hunger and homelessness in the United States, Sunday, May 26, 1986 in Princeton, N.J. Nearly seven million people are believed to have taken part in the event, which had one end in New York and the other in Long Beach, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/North Jersey Advance)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Rest in peace, #BobbyCox. One of baseball’s all-time great skippers.

Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, left, scans the crowd before the start of Game 1 of their National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 at AT&T Park in San Francisco. Cox will retire from baseball at the end of this season. (D. Ross Cameron/The Oakland Tribune)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Rest in peace, Michael Tilson Thomas, an auteur who transformed the San Francisco Symphony and the classical music scene. A singular presence whose passing leaves a huge hole in the Bay Area culture.

Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas, on podium, cues audience members on the proper time to clap during an encore piece at the gala opening of the San Francisco Symphony's 101st season, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/The Oakland Tribune)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Unfortunate. I thought he was a decent glove and a good, if streaky, hitter.

Aug 30, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants right fielder Luis Matos (29) makes the catch of a line drive by Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Rest in peace, Dave Newhouse and Carl Steward. We lost two great journalists last week. Not just good writers but good people. #journalism

Oakland Tribune columnist Dave Newhouse talks about the vagaries of writing an opinion column, Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Staff)

Bay Area News Group sports columnist Carl Steward poses for a photograph, Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Staff)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Okay, I admit I was never a #GratefulDead fan. Still, sorry to hear of the passing of #BobWeir today. R.I.P.

Jackie Greene, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead and San Francisco Giants third base coach Tim Flannery sing the National Anthem before the start of a Major League Baseball game between the Giants and the New York Mets, Wednesday Aug. 1, 2012 at AT&T Park in San Francisco. The Giants were marking the 70th birthday of Grateful Dead singer Jerry Garcia. (D. Ross Cameron/The Oakland Tribune)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Clayton Valley just couldn’t stop shooting themselves in the foot Friday night as they met Monte Vista in the NCS Div. II football championship. Three possessions to start the game ended in turnovers, and MV turned them all into TDs. Pretty much spelled defeat, 24-10. For #BayAreaNewsGroup #CIF

Monte Vista quarterback Ian Ondricek (1) eludes the tackle of Clayton Valley defensive back Dion Lew-Beverly (28) during the second quarter of a North Coast Section Division II high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Monte Vista wide receiver Antony Evans, center, celebrates his touchdown reception with teammates Ian Ondricek (1) and Caden Boscia (18) during the first quarter of a North Coast Section Division II high school football championship game against Clayton Valley, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Monte Vista defensive back Zane Worth (10) breaks up a pass intended for Clayton Valley wide receiver EJ Okere (2) during the fourth quarter of a North Coast Section Division II high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Monte Vista players celebrate their 24-10 victory over Clayton Valley in the North Coast Section Division II high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 in Dublin, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The CIF North Coast Section football championship game was a nail biter: #Pittsburg held the edge in total yards and time of possession, but #DeLaSalle prevailed 24-17 at #DiabloValleyCollege. For #BayAreaNewsGroup

De La Salle wide receiver Jelani Dyer (32) upends Pittsburg wide receiver Deveon Wilson (84) on a pass reception during the first quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

De La Salle up back Jaden Jefferson (15) tries to escape the tackle of Pittsburg’s Jeremiah Edwards (15) on a kickoff return during the second quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

De La Salle quarterback Brayden Knight (14) outruns Pittsburg defensive back Kenneth Ward (6) on his way to a long touchdown run during the second quarter of an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

The victorious Spartans of De La Salle pose for a group photo with their plaque after defeating Pittsburg in an NCS Open Division high school football championship game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Pleasant Hill, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The 128th Big Game (and The Axe) went to #Stanford Saturday. Cardinal 31, California Golden Bears 10. For #BayAreaNewsGroup

Jubilant Stanford players parade The Axe around the field following their 31-10 victory over California in the 128th Big Game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Stanford, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

California defensive back Hezekiah Masses (5) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Stanford wide receiver Marcus Brown (25) as defensive back Jasiah Wagoner (8) also defends during the first quarter of the 128th Big Game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Stanford, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Stanford Cardinal players celebrate their touchdown against California during the second quarter of the 128th Big Game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Stanford, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Despondent California fans watch side-by-side with exultant Stanford fans during the fourth quarter of the 128th Big Game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Stanford, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The world (not just #Oakland) lost a very good person today, to stupid, pointless #GunViolence. Coach John Beam mentored hundreds of young men (and women) and made this city a better one. My condolences and prayers go out to his family. #RIPCoachBeam

Laney College Athletic Director and former head football coach John Beam watches from the sidelines during the third quarter of a North Coast Section Division 3-AA high school football championship between Amador Valley and McClymonds, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. (Photo by D. Ross Cameron for Bay Area News Group)

Laney College head football coach John Beam scouts players from Marin Catholic and Central Valley Christian during the first quarter of a CIF Division 4-AA high school football championship game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 in Kentfield, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/SF Chronicle)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Sure, it’s Tuesday and this happened Sunday, but it’s always fun covering the #NBA and the @warriorsofficial.bsky.social at #ChaseCenter. Even better when they win, as they did against the @indianapacers.bsky.social Shot for #IMAGNSportsimages

Nov 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; NBA fans who journeyed from Sydney, Australia sit courtside before the start of a game between the Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is sitting out the game with an illness. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (25) defends as Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) attempts to inbound the ball during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) reacts to a foul call during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton share a laugh following their game at Chase Center. Neither man participated in the Warriors’ 114-83 victory. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Sure, this happened Saturday and it’s now Tuesday, but I’m sure #BransonGirlsVolleyball is still celebrating their NCS Open Division win over #MarinCatholic. Shot for the #MarinIndependentJournal.

Marin Catholic libero Sierra Ellison (16) serves against Branson during the first set of the North Coast Section Open Division girls volleyball final, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 in Kentfield, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Branson outside hitter Blake Cussen (2) and middle blocker Ellie Corsello (16) attempt to block a spike by Marin Catholic outside hitter Grace Basso (17) during the first set of the North Coast Section Open Division girls volleyball final, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 in Kentfield, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

Branson outside hitter Blake Cussen (2) fields a service from Marin Catholic during the third set of the North Coast Section Open Division girls volleyball final, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 in Kentfield, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

The Branson bench cheers on their teammates against Marin Catholic during the third set of the North Coast Section Open Division girls volleyball final, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 in Kentfield, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Fun weekend of sports —Marin County Athletic League girls #tennis finals for #BayAreaNewsGroup and #UVA vs. @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #ACC football for #IMAGN Sports Images.

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

And yes, I remember you from your role in “Moneyball.”

Lisa Guerrero, who plays a sportswriter in the film, arrives at the world premiere of "Moneyball," based on the Michael Lewis book about Oakland Athletics baseball team and their general manager Billy Beane, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/The Oakland Tribune)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

It’s that time of year again: Angela Hill and Mat Hunnicutt hold their annual #Halloween costume party, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in #RichmondCA

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

From Alameda, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 18,2025. #NoKings2

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Covered the 33rd Stanfel Cup high school football game last night at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. Archbisho Riordan defeated Sacred Heart Cathedral 56-30. For @bayareanewsgroup

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Fightin' Irish players emerge from the tunnel fired up to face the Archbishop Riordan Crusaders in a high school football game, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Archbishop Riordan wide receiver Perrion Williams (3) leaves his feet to catch a deep pass in front of Sacred Heart Cathedral defensive back Kiran-davu Tate-day (10) during the second quarter of a high school football game, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Archbishop Riordan linebacker Tevita Tuifua (45) celebrates his pass interception against Sacred Heart Cathedral during the second quarter of a high school football game, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

Archbishop Riordan quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr. (9) carries the Stanfel Cup trophy following his team’s 56-30 victory over Sacred Heart Cathedral in a high school football game, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Sorry to hear Bob Melvin was fired, but it’s not his first ejection. I know he will land on his feet.

Apr 22, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin (left) argues a foul ball call with home plate umpire Alan Porter during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

Seattle Mariners manager Bob Melvin, center, holds back Jeff Cirillo as he argues a called third strike with home plate umpire Greg Gibson during a Major League Baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, June 30, 2003 in Oakland, Calif. Cirillo was ejected from the game, but the Mariners won, 3-1. (D. Ross Cameron/The Oakland Tribune)

Sep 22, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Home plate umpire Greg Gibson ejects Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin (6) during the sixth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Melvin was ultimately ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Second base umpire Doug Eddings, right, ejects Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin as Melvin disputes a double play call during the eighth inning of a Major League Baseball game against the Houston Astro, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

if money is all they care about… Enjoy.

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Seems counterintuitive to pretend that this is a “normal” Independence Day, but #SanFrancisco put on a brave face. #ThisIsNotNormal

Pyrotechnics explode over the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge and the city of Oakland, Calif. as the region marks the 249th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain, Friday, July 4, 2025. (Photo by D. Ross Cameron)

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

The sports were coming fast and furious this week: #MLB, prep baseball, #NFL, and prep field hockey. For IMAGN Sports Images, and the Marin Independent Journal.

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

This is the day we honor our National Parks. Get out there and see the beauty of America’s parks for yourself! #NationalParkWeek

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Congratulations to Marin Catholic girls on their 50-36 victory over Moreau Catholic in a #NorCal Division III semifinal basketball game. For the #MarinIJ. #Women’sSports #Basketball #Photojournalism

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Timeless beauty, for all Americans to enjoy; photographed Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. #pointreyesnationalseashore #nationalparkservice #nps #parksarenotforsale

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Exciting covering the National Day of Action in Oakland, Calif. today. #photojournalism

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

You have my deepest and most sincere sympathy. Pets make life worth living. (Especially cats.) Also your cat was a dead ringer for my Zuzu. So sorry.

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Saint Mary’s gave Salesian a run for their money through one half of their prep bball game Tuesday. Unfortunately, there are 2 halves. Salesian 64, Saint Mary’s 50; for Bay Area News Group.

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D. Ross Cameron @drosscameron.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Rest in peace, Rickey. Truly one of the greatest. @mlb.com

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