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 | Warriors vs Thunder Chase Center / San Francisco 2  | Kings vs Nuggets Golden 1 Center / Saramento 11 | Sharks vs Stars SAP Center / San Jose 18 | Barracuda vs Reign Tech CU Arena / San Jose 27 | 49ers vs Bears Levi's Stadium / Santa Clara 28 |
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 | Sunday in the Park... Shotgun Players / Berkeley 1-30 | Annie Berkeley Playhouse / Berkeley 1-21 | Into The Woods SF Playhouse / SF 1-17 | The Nutcracker War Memorial / SF 5-28 | Moulin Rouge Orpheum / Sacramento 16-28 |
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 | Alice 97.3 "Wonderland" SF Masonic / San Francisco 4 | The Doobie Brothers The Venue / Lincoln 5 | Gwen Stefani The Venue / Lincoln 6 | JOHN LEGEND Paramount Theatre / Oakland 9 | Janet Jackson The Venue / Lincoln 27 |
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 | Mike Epps Hard Rock Live / Wheatland 5 | Louis C.K. The Masonic / San Francisco 9-11 | Iliza Schlesinger SJ Civic / San Jose 12 | Josh Johnson Channel 24 / Sacramento 19 & 20 | Paula Poundstone Palace / San Francisco 31 |
Lifestyle & Recreation
LIFESTYLE, FOOD
Spanish Sunshine Hits First Street in Livermore
A fresh culinary breeze blows that smells unmistakably of Spain...
LIFESTYLE, HEALTH
Hip-Hop Finds Its Healthy Groove When hip-hop in the Bay starts swapping late-night drive-thrus for green juice and salads, you know something’s shifting....
LIFESTYLE / RECREATIONHiking the Buttes, Where Nature Sets the Pace
Ever wonder what lies inside the world’s smallest mountain range?...
Travel: California & Beyond
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 COMING SOON // |  The Life of a Showgirl Taylor Swift Taylor Swift trades fairytales for footlights in her new album The Life of a Showgirl. It’s glitzy, honest, and completely emotional. |  Ozzy Osbourne Last Rites Ozzy’s final book Last Rites isn’t just a memoir, it’s a gut punch. Even if you’ve never been a fan, this one will get you in the feels. |  Dua Lipa Chase Center / San Francisco Dua Lipa lit up San Francisco’s Chase Center on Sunday night with a dazzling, high-energy show that shook the waterfront venue. |  COMING SOON // | ||||||
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California Attractions News
 | • WED DEC 10, 2025 • Disney Resort: Never‑Ending Ride as Fan Reaches 15000 Spins on Radiator Springs Racers Anaheim, CA - On December 8, 2025, Jon Hale reached an incredible milestone at Disney California Adventure by riding Radiator Springs Racers for the 15,000th time, making him one of the most devoted theme park superfans on record. What began in 2012 as a casual ride turned into a full-blown mission after Hale underwent life-changing gastric bypass and knee replacement surgeries that made the ride physically possible. Since then, he has averaged 13 rides per visit and once clocked in an astonishing 52 laps in a single day during the holiday season in 2014. Hale tracks each ride in a notebook, recording every car color, lane position, and whether he won the race, treating each lap like a championship run. Though Disneyland doesn't officially track rider stats and there’s no Guinness World Record to verify his streak, Hale has become a legend among Cast Members and fellow parkgoers alike, with many recognizing him as a fixture in Cars Land. His story isn't just about numbers but about passion, routine, and turning a thrill ride into something deeply personal and healing. It’s safe to say no one has burned rubber through Radiator Springs quite like him. Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept. | ||
 | • TUE NOV 18, 2025 • Disney Resort: California Dreamin’ on a Discount Anaheim, CA - If you’ve been itching to hit up Disneyland or Disney California Adventure in Anaheim and you’re a California resident, here’s your moment: starting January 1, 2026 and running through May 21, 2026, you can snag a special 3-day Park Hopper ticket for just $249 total (that’s about $83 per day) instead of the regular price of up to $535 for the same ticket, meaning more than half off. You don’t have to use all three days in a row; they can be non-consecutive, and you’ll need a valid California ZIP code between 90000 and 96199 and a photo ID to prove you’re eligible. The discount is timed to coincide with the resort’s big 70th Anniversary celebration, so expect the full Disney sparkle on top of the savings. Just remember, you’ll still need to make park reservations for the days you go, and availability isn’t guaranteed, so if you’re serious, mark December 3, 2025, when tickets go on sale, on your calendar and plan ahead. Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept. | ||
 | • WED NOV 12, 2025 • Lucas Museum: A New Galaxy Rises in Exposition Park Los Angeles, CA - After years of anticipation and a few bumpy delays, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has finally locked in its opening date for September 22, 2026, bringing a new cultural heavyweight to Los Angeles. Nestled in Exposition Park, the museum looks like a spaceship landed in the heart of the city, thanks to visionary architect Ma Yansong. Backed by Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson, the museum will showcase over 40,000 works ranging from comic art and classic paintings to photography and film memorabilia. Visitors can expect to see pieces from Norman Rockwell, Frida Kahlo, and even original Star Wars concept art. The 300,000-square-foot space includes 100,000 square feet of galleries across five floors, along with a library, two theaters, classrooms, a café, and a massive green rooftop park. Though it was supposed to open much earlier, construction setbacks and the pandemic stretched the timeline. Now, with the finish line in sight, the Lucas Museum is set to become a new epicenter for art that tells a story, blending highbrow and pop culture in a way few museums dare to try. It’s bold, ambitious, and finally happening. Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept. | ||
 | • WED NOV 12, 2025 • LA Zoo: Orange You Glad He's Here Los Angeles, CA - Deep in the shady vines of Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens’s Red Ape Rain Forest exhibit, a tiny flame-haired new arrival is making big waves. On October 10, 2025, 43-year-old orangutan mother Kalim gave birth to a baby boy, the first baby of the critically endangered Bornean orangutan species born at the zoo in nearly 15 years. Zoo officials say Kalim and her 31-year-old mate Isim are now proudly parenting the little guy, and after a month behind the scenes the newborn has made his public debut, giving visitors the rare chance to watch a primate family in action. The birth is more than just cute monkey business, it’s a meaningful step in conservation as Bornean orangutans face grave threats from habitat loss, palm oil expansion and climate shifts. Park keepers highlight that mother orangutans invest deep, long-term care (up to eight years between births) so each new infant has outsized importance. Until the baby receives a name (the zoo hasn’t yet decided whether to hold a public naming contest), he and Kalim are the stars of the exhibit. For zoo-goers, this adorable new addition offers more than laughter and selfies, it’s a reminder that every creature counts and that hope, sometimes, swings in from the treetops. Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept. | ||
 | • SAT NOV 8, 2025 • China Beach: Shutdown Can’t Stop the Surf at China Beach San Francisco, CA - In a classic case of “we’ll take matters into our own hands,” locals in San Francisco have reopened China Beach, a small, scenic cove that’s part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. When the shutdown hit on October 1st, the beach was closed because the National Park Service could no longer fund maintenance and staffing. Not one to sit around, local swimmer David Yacubian launched a fundraising campaign, gathered about $2,500, and signed an agreement with the park service to pay the roughly $130 per day that’s required to keep the beach open. Thanks to that effort, the beach reopened in early November and will stay open at least until November 19, though if the shutdown drags on, the group is ready to raise more. On one level this is a feel-good story of community action; on another it’s a not-so-subtle sign that when federal systems falter, local folks pick up the slack. Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept. | ||
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