From behind their viewfinders, Daily Bruin Photo staffers recall the stories of pictures they took this past year, ranging from protests to socially distanced portraits and sports games in empty stadiums.

From before sunrise to after dark, Westwood businesses reopen to a reduced capacity as Los Angeles County moves into the yellow tier.

With COVID-19 restrictions easing in California, amusement parks, local businesses and UCLA’s campus have begun to return to normal functioning compared to one year ago.

While UCLA is offering a limited in-person commencement ceremony for the class of 2021, many students will not be attending the live event, accepting their degrees remotely instead.