Photojournalist

Jane Tyska

Jane Tyska is an award-winning staff photojournalist, videojournalist, drone pilot and picture editor based in Oakland, and has worked for the Bay Area News Group since 1997. She's there when news breaks and has been known to arrive on assignment by many modes of transport, including motorcycle and boat. She is a graduate of White Pines College in New Hampshire where she majored in photography.

San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy (13) dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Photo Highlights: San Francisco 49ers survive Bear scare

December 29, 2025 at 6:17 p.m.

The San Francisco 49ers had a close 42-38 win over the NFC North-champion Chicago Bears on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers’ Ji’Ayir Brown #27 celebrates his second interception in the fourth quarter of their NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Photos: San Francisco 49ers prevail over Carolina Panthers for 20-9 NFL win

November 26, 2025 at 4:19 a.m.

The San Francisco 49ers overcame that Thanksgiving Week generosity and toppled the Carolina Panthers 20-9.

San Francisco 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (23) scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Photos: Christian McCaffrey leads the way in San Francisco 49ers 20-10 win over Atlanta Falcons

October 20, 2025 at 4:23 a.m.

The San Francisco 49ers Sunday night win over the Atlanta Falcons delivered a much-needed morale boost.

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro (18) celebrates after kicking a 35-yard game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 16-15. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Photos: San Francisco 49ers claim first place in NFC West with 16-15 win over Arizona Cardinals

September 22, 2025 at 4:07 a.m.

49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro celebrates kicks a 35-yard game-winning field goal,

Golden State Warriors’ Buddy Hield (7) shoots a three-pointer as Houston Rockets’ Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Photos: Buddy Hield leads Golden State Warriors past Houston Rockets in playoff Game 7

May 8, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.

The Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals with a 103-89 victory over the scrappy Houston Rockets.

A Great egret takes flight after walking through a mustard field at Hidden Lakes Park in Martinez, Calif., on Monday, March 3, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Photos of the week: Warriors fans, aftermath of 2 fires, high school playoffs

March 4, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

A week of the best-captured moments from our staff photojournalists.

San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa (97) walks off the field after the Detroit Lions scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Photo highlights: Last place San Francisco 49ers fall to the Detroit Lions 40-34 in home finale

January 1, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy re-injured his throwing elbow on Monday night on top of their 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions.

San Francisco 49ers’ Patrick Taylor Jr. (32) scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Photos: Highlights of San Francisco 49ers 38-13 blowout against Chicago Bears

December 13, 2024 at 11:33 a.m.

A 38-13 victory over the woeful Chicago Bears ended the 49ers’ three-game losing streak.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, middle, runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Photos: San Francisco 49ers blown out by Buffalo Bills in snowy Sunday night football game

December 2, 2024 at 2:51 a.m.

Snow fell in Buffalo and so did the San Francisco 49er's chances of a shot at the playoffs.

San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa (97) walks off the field after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

Photos: San Francisco 49ers collapse in fourth quarter and lose to Seattle Seahawks

November 18, 2024 at 8:44 a.m.

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 with a 13-yard rush into the end zone by quarterback Geno Smith.

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