Douglas Zimmerman

Oakland

Online Photo Editor and Photographer at SFGate

SFGate photographer/editor, freelance #photojournalist, p/t soccer writer/fanatic. Published Photo Book of soccer fans of the #fifaworldcup, #USMNT

Articles

Bay to Breakers brings thousands of costumed runners to SF's streets

2 weeks ago | sfgate.com | Katie Dowd |Douglas Zimmerman

With clear skies and temperatures in the 50s when runners began at 8 a.m., Bay to Breakers couldn't have asked for nicer weather in San Francisco on Sunday. The annual race, which draws tens of thousands of participants, both official and unofficial, has been run since 1912, making it one of the oldest continuously held footraces in the world.
Photographer celebrates San Francisco's rainbow of colors

Mar 8, 2025 | sfgate.com | Douglas Zimmerman

San Francisco’s unparalleled beauty inspired photographer Travis Monson to explore every corner of the city. He then found a unique way to share his personal journey of discovery in the most colorful way possible. On his Instagram, Monson posted a rainbow of color collages culled from the thousands of photographs that collectively capture the vibrant landscape of the City by the Bay.
Our favorite Bay Area faces we featured in 2024

Dec 25, 2024 | sfgate.com | Charles Russo |Lance Yamamoto |Douglas Zimmerman

As the 366 days (leap year) that were 2024 draw to a close, we’re taking a quick look back at the notable faces that we featured throughout the year. Collectively, they not only convey the diverse and dynamic personalities that populate the Bay Area (including a MythBuster, the Snack Sensei and a zombie Hall of Famer) but also reflect on the Bay Area year that was: the 49ers Super Bowl run, Cybertruck sightings, the depressing departure of the Oakland A’s, and much more.
Here are the best photos from SF SantaCon 2024

Dec 14, 2024 | sfgate.com | Timothy Karoff |Douglas Zimmerman

San Francisco’s Union Square jolted to life Saturday when Santa Clauses flooded the neighborhood around noon, attempting to stay dry between intermittent downpours. But instead of hauling sleighs to the city, these Saint Nicks brought the party and elevated blood alcohol content to match. They came for the annual San Francisco SantaCon, a holiday toy drive, bar crawl and costume contest rolled into one chaotic, rollicking event.
Where to see the Bay Area's best holiday lights

Dec 12, 2024 | sfgate.com | Douglas Zimmerman

Nothing is more joyous during the long, dark nights of the holiday season than coming across a magnificent home holiday light display. Although beautiful displays are in every neighborhood, it takes a special kind of inspiration to light up your house and encourage the whole Bay Area to come by and enjoy it.
Where to see the best fall colors in the Bay Area right now

Nov 22, 2024 | sfgate.com | Douglas Zimmerman

A relatively warm fall in California delayed the arrival of the fall colors in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, recent cold temperatures and the first significant rainstorm of the season will usher peak leaf-peeping conditions throughout the region just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Although the Bay Area is not known for its native fall foliage, there are many locations where you can search out some stunning fall colors.
That's a wrap for Fleet Week. Here are the event's best Blue Angel photos.

Oct 13, 2024 | sfgate.com | Kasia Pawlowska |Douglas Zimmerman

This past weekend, the Blue Angels dealt with the region's fickle fog to wow thousands of spectators across the San Francisco Bay Area with their breathtaking aerial maneuvers during Fleet Week 2024. San Francisco has welcomed members of the Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and the Marines for the annual event since 1981. In exchange, the public gets a chance to tour mighty vessels and meet and engage with military personnel as they explore all that the city has to offer.
The best places to see fall foliage in Northern California this year

Sep 29, 2024 | modbee.com | Douglas Zimmerman

This year's California fall foliage season in the eastern Sierra is starting out with a flourish. "I think the season is pretty much on track," said Lara Kaylor, the editor and publisher of California Fall Color, a crowdsourced website that provides the most up-to-date information on fall foliage conditions throughout the state.
The best places to see fall foliage in Northern California this year

Sep 29, 2024 | fresnobee.com | Douglas Zimmerman

This year's California fall foliage season in the eastern Sierra is starting out with a flourish. "I think the season is pretty much on track," said Lara Kaylor, the editor and publisher of California Fall Color, a crowdsourced website that provides the most up-to-date information on fall foliage conditions throughout the state.
The best places to see fall foliage in Northern California

Sep 28, 2024 | sfgate.com | Douglas Zimmerman

This year’s California fall foliage season in the eastern Sierra is starting out with a flourish. “I think the season is pretty much on track,” said Lara Kaylor, the editor and publisher of California Fall Color, a crowdsourced website that provides the most up-to-date information on fall foliage conditions throughout the state.