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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · 8d

Can't stop staring at the great @sfchronicle.com photo of Jane Goodall from 1970. The unnamed photographer worked some Cindy Sherman Untitled Film Stills magic. I'd love to know who made the image. H/T to Dan Hernandez for unearthing this archive beauty.

Jane Goodall photographed at the San Francisco Zoo in front of the Chimpanzee enclosure on Nov. 20, 1970.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · 11d

👏 @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social is owning the front page lately.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · 14d

And relive all those summer feels with a talented crew of young photographers: Stella Kudritzki, Brandon Ruffin, Deisy Camacho Lopez, Jason Puerto, Yizel Ceja Martinez, Reylius Ceja Torres and Sophia Lee and more impeccable editing by Emily.

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How Bay Area teens navigated summer 2025

Four Bay Area friend groups share intimate vignettes of their summer.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · 14d

Then check out an incredible look inside an icon SF drag performer's closet 2 years after her death. 📷 @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social ✍️ @tonybravosf.bsky.social 🎨 Alex Fong and Alex Tatusian.

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Inside Heklina's closet: S.F. drag icon's costumes, wigs and makeup tell her full story

Heklina shaped drag culture. After her death, her community is making sure it lasts.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · 14d

Some incredible visual journalism collaborations led by Emily Jan coming out if the @sfchronicle.com newsroom these days. First up a brand new photo column: Revisit Orange Sky Day with @jachristian.bsky.social.

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How a Chronicle photographer captured a surreal viral photo shared by Obama

An image of unsettling skies during unsettling times that one San Francisco Chronicle photographer will never forget.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Aug 29

‘Answer to our ancestors’ prayers’ Love hearing directly from these teens in this wonderful piece by @brontewittpenn.bsky.social 🎥 📷 ✍️ / @sfchronicle.com

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Indigenous teens paddled 310 miles of newly undammed Klamath River

How this group of teenagers became the first people in 100 years to paddle all 310 miles of newly undammed Klamath River.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Aug 1

Just in time for this weekend's Dead & Co. shows. What a find in the @sfchronicle.com archive by Dan Hernandez: Never-before-published photos show S.F.’s epic memorial for Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia from Michael Macor. Story by @sarahfeldberg.bsky.social. www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...

Never-before-published photos show S.F.’s epic memorial for Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia

Long-forgotten photos from the Chronicle archive capture the scene at Jerry Garcia’s Golden Gate Park memorial, where 20,000 fans gathered to sing, dance and mourn the Grateful Dead guitarist.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Jun 16

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New Arrivals - San Francisco Chronicle

This gallery hosted by SmugMug; your photos look better here.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Jun 15

Incredible work from the @sfchronicle.com photo team today covering Kings Day protest in LA and the Bay Area.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Jun 12

@stjbs.bsky.social is on the ground in LA + @jilltucker.bsky.social

Photos show how National Guard troops have been deployed in L.A. But their role is growing

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Photos show how National Guard troops have been deployed in L.A. But their role is growing

The presence of thousands of armed troops deployed to protect federal facilities and agents in Los Angeles stood in contrast to the relatively small number of protesters near them.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Exclusive: DHS secretary sought military arrests and drones in Los Angeles in leaked letter

The military is generally barred from domestic law enforcement. Granting Kristi Noem’s request would likely require the administration to sidestep those laws by invoking the Insurrection Act.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Jun 12

Follow @mgafni.bsky.social for all the scoops.
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We published real photos of troops sleeping on a floor in L.A. Right-wing critics called them fake

So widespread were the claims that fact-checking organizations launched inquiries. Then the Pentagon confirmed the Chronicle’s images of National Guard troops in Los Angeles were authentic.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Jun 12

See more of work from the entire team covering LA and the Bay Area here. Edited by Emily Jan. www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

Photos and video show tense ICE protests in Bay Area, LA

Chronicle photographers capture dramatic pictures of protests sparked by immigration enforcement arrests in the Bay Area and Los Angeles

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Jun 12

Extraordinary work from @sfchronicle.com journalists over a grueling few days. 📷 @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social @scottstrazzante.bsky.social @cagisme.bsky.social and Gabrielle Lurie.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · May 5

Emily Jan orchestrated our nationwide coverage, pairing the story with remarkable photographers who are as caring as they are talented: @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social, @joncherry.bsky.social and Liz Sanders (other installments by @kendrickbrinson.bsky.social and @andrewcenci.bsky.social)

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · May 5

Special shoutouts: to former editor @guywathen.bsky.social who scrubbed far too much graphic footage with a perfect balance of sensitivity and journalistic determination; Maggie Beidelman seamlessly edited later installments; @raminrahimian.bsky.social who made photos of file cabinets work.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · May 5

So thrilled to see the important work of my @sfchronicle.com colleagues recognized today. @susien.bsky.social @jennifergollan.bsky.social & partners Katey Rusch and Casey Smith. Led by @demianbulwa.bsky.social @lisagartner.bsky.social Dan Kopf and many more.

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Chronicle named Pulitzer Prize finalist for a pair of investigations

The Chronicle was honored for uncovering the secret deals that hide police misconduct and documenting the deadly toll of police chases.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · May 5

Warriors v. Rockets in the books. @cagisme.bsky.social @scottstrazzante.bsky.social @santiagomejia.bsky.social for the win edited by Alvin Jornada: www.sfchronicle.com/projects/202...

Warriors in pictures: Golden State ousts Rockets from NBA playoffs

The Golden State Warriors have once again ended the Houston Rockets’ season by winning an NBA Western Conference playoff series.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Apr 23

I've always had a hard time reconciling those polar opposite experiences but this piece by @tonybravosf.bsky.social reflecting on the impact of Pope Francis really sums it up for this queer lapsed-catholic.

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Why I’ll remember Pope Francis as my — imperfect — gay ally

The late pontiff’s compassionate approach to LGBTQ issues marked a departure from previous church leadership.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Apr 23

I first encountered homophobia (and sexism for that matter) at my Catholic elementary school. I also learned to embrace the importance of service and moral courage, not to mention a love of visual pageantry (the Incense! the outfits!).

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Apr 23

Photos: @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social @scottstrazzante.bsky.social and @yoshijames.bsky.social.

Story: @mingemi.bsky.social

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Apr 23

Last year, the @sfchronicle.com visuals team followed San Jose State's turbulent volleyball season after Blaire Fleming became the target of the anti-trans movement. We waited to publish these images until she was ready to speak publicly.

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SJSU’s Blaire Fleming was suicidal after becoming beacon of national anti-trans movement

In her first public comments, former San Jose State volleyball player Blaire Fleming said she was suicidal after being outed as transgender by a teammate.

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Peter Hartlaub @peterhartlaub.bsky.social · Mar 7

“Democratic leaders have found their voice by losing it.”

Excellent & pointed @joegarofoli.bsky.social response to Newsom’s weird hangout with anti-LGBTQ bigot Charlie Kirk, bringing more pain to transgender constituents in the name of Newsom’s political ambition.

Who thought this was a good idea?

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Feb 6

Thanks John. We’re safe and dry so far.

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Nicole Frugé @photofruge.bsky.social · Feb 5

My little town is on pins and needles after an atmospheric river tore through the Russian River today.

@brianfeulner.bsky.social and Nora Mishanec for @sfchronicle.com

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Dramatic photos show home that slid into Russian River as storms raged

Incredible images of the home that slid into the Russian River as an atmospheric river storm struck Northern California.

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