The Insider is making its return to the Web after a pathetic absence. What’s the meaning of the above image: a metaphor for this year’s political elections, or a sly reference to our own indolence? Nope, it’s just a pretty picture.

The photo does, however, serve to preview the San Mateo County Fair, which begins Aug. 8 and features pig races. The shot above was taken June 20 at the Alameda County Fair by MediaNews photographer Doug Duran.