Jose Carlos Fajardo
I’m a photojournalist with 32 years experience. Part of a team of journalist that were awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for Breaking News Reporting. Adjunct professor teaching photography at Las Positas College.
- Adam Vinatieri Jr., from left, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig and Drew Brees are introduced during a press conference as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during NFL Honors Awards held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Calif., on Feb. 5, 2026. #nflhallfoffame
- New York Jets’ Quincy Williams is photographed arriving at the NFL Honors Awards held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. #nflhonors #sanfrancisco #superbowl
- Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara arrive during NFL Honors Awards held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. #nflhonors #sanfrancisco #superbowl
- Wearing shorts on the red carpet at the NFL Honors.
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoThought I was done writing about the bullshit that outside media says about S.F. But this pair — making fun of unhoused people in wheelchairs — coaxed me out of retirement. On loving the city, and the fragility of visiting adult male Patriots fans. Gift link 🎁 www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...
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- I had the chance to photograph the Super Bowl NFL Experience at the Moscone Center before it opened. Here are a few frames of things I saw during my visit. #superbowl #sanfrancisco
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoA publisher who lays off a reporter whose pen is freezing because she's covering a frigid war zone while dodging missiles is not an editor you want to work for, in a more perfect world
- When someone gets a new TV for the big game. But can’t hide it from the neighbors.
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoAccording to the New Yorker, Donald Trump and his family profited off the presidency by an estimated $4 billion in 2025 — mostly through shady crypto deals. That amounts to $456,621 per hour. But how are you doing?
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoSpain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.
- Just in case you were wondering what the Patriots offloaded their plane. #superbowlLX
- The New England Patriots arrive at San Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. The Seattle Seahawks will play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8th at Levi’s Stadium. #superbowlLX
- The New England Patriots arrive at San Jose Mineta International Airport in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. The Seattle Seahawks will play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8th at Levi’s Stadium. #superbowlLX
- At the airport. Waiting for some football guys to arrive.
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoIt's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall. But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
- Former Rosie the Riveter, Jeanne Gibson, of Pinole, raises her arm and makes a fist, as friends and family sing “Happy Birthday” during a celebration for her 100th birthday held on the SS Red Oak Victory ship docked in Richmond, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
- Francisco Mijango, of Richmond, dressed in a WWII military uniform, leaves a birthday message for Jeanne Gibson and Marian Sousa during a celebration for their 100th birthday held on the SS Red Oak Victory ship docked in Richmond, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. #photojournalism
- Firefighters attempt to extinguish a residential house fire on the 3000 block of Byron Court in Pleasanton, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. At the moment no injuries were reported and residents of the home escaped unharmed. #breakingnews #photography
- On the way home from a high school basketball game I encountered a house fire. ~ A firefighter attempts to extinguish a residential house fire before it spreads into an adjacent home on the 3000 block of Byron Court in Pleasanton, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
- Somos Familia executive director Sasha Ritzie-Hernandez raises her hand as she leads hundreds of people in protest during a Anti-ICE protest held at the Fruitvale District in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. #iceout #protest #antiice #oakland
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoBREAKING: In a stunning moment, Democrats and several Republicans just joined together to vote down a funding bill that would give ICE more money and resources to terrorize our communities. This is amazing. #ICEOffOurStreets
- Westmont students make their own ESPN broadcast table and cheer their team from the student section while playing Willow Glen during the third quarter of their game at Westmont High School in Campbell, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Westmont defeated Willow Glen 66-53. #photography
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoWe’re just not a free country. Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoMcClatchy wants you to invest in a Sacramento Bee subscription, but the company doesn’t want to invest in its reporters. Under management’s latest offer, seven local journalists would still make salaries low enough to qualify them for low-income housing.
- Just bought six boxes!!! Please help out if you can!
- A friend shared with me a girl scout cookie link from a group that's having a hard time selling in Minneapolis right now. digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop5...
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoA friend shared with me a girl scout cookie link from a group that's having a hard time selling in Minneapolis right now. digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop5...
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- It’s raining. That’s nice.
- Reposted by Jose Carlos Fajardo#GVerse Bravo #London just joined #Minnesota! Trafalgar Square filled with protesters demanding justice for Alex Pretti while opposing Farage. When state violence goes unchecked, the world notices. Solidarity doesn’t stop at borders. 🇬🇧
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoBREAKING: A person is in critical condition after a shooting involving Border Patrol near the U.S.-Mexico border, Arizona officials say.
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoMinnesota Timberwolves’ losing streak ends with 108-83 victory over shorthanded Golden State Warriors on Monday night. #Twolves
- Sharing this story for @shortlittlekidd.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/12070692
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Local bookstores ROCK! And don’t forget to visit your local libraries too! 📚♥️- Follow up from our local news about the comic book shop owner. He even gave you a mention. ;) Thanks youtu.be/P0nd6j8E-Bs?...
- Busy work week. Here are my favorite four images I made from this week. Enjoy and thanks for following me. #photojournalism #photography
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- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoHere's the thing, Greg — free speech is still protected by the First Amendment under the Constitution. If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
- Stanford’s Lara Somfai (12) battles Cal’s Sakima Walker (35) for a rebound during the second half of their NCAA game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. The California Golden Bears defeat the Stanford Cardinal in 78-71 in overtime. #gobears #photography
- The California Golden Bears celebrate after defeating the Stanford Cardinal during their NCAA game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. The California Golden Bears defeat the Stanford Cardinal in 78-71 in overtime. #photography
- Stanford’s Sunaja Agara (3) grimaces in pain after getting fouled by Cal’s Naya Ojukwu (7) during the first half of their NCAA game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2025. #photography
- Downtown Berkeley ~ Jan. 25, 2026. #photography
- Walking around Cal campus before the Cal vs. Stanford women's basketball game. #photograpy
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- Archbishop Riordan’s Cole White (0) goes up for a basket against Modesto Christian in the fourth quarter of their Crush in the Valley tournament game held at Napa Valley College in Napa, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. 64-58.
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- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoI just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening. The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoThere’s video floating around. You don’t want to watch it. News feed will be updated continuously. No paywall. www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
- Basketball fans unable to enter the auditorium due to a maximum capacity crowd attempt to watch the game from the exit door windows during the third quarter of their game at Oakland Tech High School in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. Oakland defeated Oakland Tech 67-59. #photography
- A birds read? Asking for a friend.
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoIt’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
- Some recent evening photos I shot this week. Enjoy! #photography #photojournalism
- Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is photographed at sunset in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. #photography
- A jogger runs past a large tree as the sun begins to set on a clear evening at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. #photography #cawx
- How long was the traffic backup in Hercules today? This long...
- Reposted by Jose Carlos FajardoTomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
- Traffic is backed up for miles as California Highway Patrol closed down all the westbound lanes of I-80 after a police involved shooting in Hercules, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
- Please take a night to watch this beautiful movie. “THe Half Of It” m.youtube.com/watch?v=B-yh...
- Oakland firefighters mop up after a 3-alarm apartment fire on the 1700 block of Broadway and 19th street in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. Firefighters responded at 7 a.m. to a five-story apartment building fire that forced the evacuation of all the residents.
