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Sacramento Valley Headlines
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Sports Headlines
SPORTS / ATHLETICSAthletics Find the Hits but Baltimore Gets the Wins
The Athletics had the hits, but Baltimore had the answers. The Orioles swept Sacramento in three close games.
SPORTS / SF GIANTSGiants Turn the Tables and Cool Off Atlanta
The Giants kept answering every Atlanta challenge and finally took control with a four-run sixth inning in a 7-3 win.
SPORTS / Sacramento River CatsRiver Cats Trade Blows With Reno and Escape With a Split
The River Cats opened strong, stumbled in the middle, then saved the series split with a ninth-inning comeback.
SPORTS / VALKYRIESValkyries Finally Crack the Lynx
Golden State finally solved Minnesota. The Valkyries knocked off the Lynx 80-66, ending a nine-game skid against their nemesis behind a balanced attack and a dominant fourth quarter.
Performing Arts Weekly Picks: AUG 24-30, 2026
PERFORMING ARTS / LIVE THEATREHairspray / Musical
Aug 28-30 / San Francisco Playhouse
A big-hearted Baltimore teen dances her way into the spotlight, challenging prejudice and changing her city one irresistible beat at a time.
PERFORMING ARTS / CONCERTSDiana Ross
SUN 30 / 7:30pm
Mountain Winery - Saratoga, CA
PERFORMING ARTS / COMEDYTaylor Tomlinson
THU - SAT 27-30 / 6 Shows
San Francisco Punchline
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Travel: California, USA, World
Lifestyle
LIFESTYLE: FOOD
Sourdough Rising in Davis
Davis is getting a new sandwich spot built around fresh-baked sourdough, where the bread may be good enough to make the fillings jealous...
LIFESTYLE: RECREATIONCoastal Road Becomes City’s Favorite Escape
San Francisco turned a former road into a two-mile seaside magnet, and 1.7 million visits later, Sunset Dunes is making a pretty convincing case that the city’s best traffic jam now comes with ocean views...
LIFESTYLE: HEALTH & WELLNESSThe Little Bee That Wants to Get You Moving
Stanford’s new AI health coach may not do the squats for you, but it might finally convince your brain to stop treating exercise like a court summons...
Reviews
REVIEWS: FILMDisclosure Day
Steven Spielberg returns to the UFO sandbox with Disclosure Day, but don’t walk in expecting wall-to-wall alien wonder. This is more conspiracy thriller than flying-saucer opera, and that slow-burn choice is both its strength and its biggest test of patience.
REVIEWS: THEATREThe Phantom of the Opera
Playing now through June 21st
The Phantom is back in San Francisco, and the Orpheum Theatre is wearing the darkness well. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical returns with grand music, ghostly romance, and enough theatrical smoke and candlelight to make Market Street feel a little haunted.
REVIEWS: MUSICAlexa Ray Joel: Only Just A Moment
Alexa Ray Joel’s “Only Just A Moment” is not the kind of song that barges into the room. It waits by the window, lets the light fade, then quietly breaks your heart. Her new ballad and music video turn a small emotional wound into something sweeping, cinematic, and beautifully grown-up.
REVIEWS: CONCERTSCharlie Puth @ Bill Graham Civic - San Francisco
Charlie Puth brought his “Whatever’s Clever!” World Tour to San Francisco and proved that sometimes the smartest pop show is the one that trusts the songs, the voice, and the crowd.
California Attractions News: JULY 2026
• WED JUL 29, 2026 •
Universal Studios: Hollywood Gets a Taste of High Speed Thrills
Universal City, CA - Universal Studios Hollywood has quietly shifted into high gear as Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift entered technical rehearsals, giving lucky park guests an early chance to experience the long-awaited roller coaster before its official debut. Often called a soft opening, this testing phase allows the attraction to operate with regular visitors while engineers fine-tune the ride, meaning it can open, close, or pause without notice throughout the day. The coaster marks the park's first high-speed outdoor roller coaster and features rotating ride vehicles that spin 360 degrees to recreate the sensation of drifting through high-speed turns. Riders race along 4,100 feet of elevated track at speeds reaching up to 72 mph while soaring over sections of the park, including the iconic Starway escalators connecting the Upper and Lower Lots. While Universal has not announced an official opening date, early reactions have praised the ride's smoothness and thrilling layout, suggesting it could become one of the resort's biggest attractions. For fans eager to be among the first aboard, patience and a little luck remain part of the adventure, since technical rehearsals can change at any moment before the grand opening.Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.
• TUE JUL 28, 2026 •
Knott's Berry Farm: Splashing Into the Future
Buena Vista, CA - Knott’s Soak City is preparing to make waves in 2027 with the addition of two all-new family attractions, Coral Craze and Kelp Kraze, bringing fresh thrills to the popular Buena Park water park. Announced on National Waterpark Day, the new rides will replace the existing Shore Break slide complex and are designed to let up to five guests share the adventure on each raft. Coral Craze will become the West Coast’s first triple Family FlyingSAUCER attraction, sending riders through steeply banked turns and moments that create a sensation of weightlessness. Kelp Kraze will introduce North America’s first Family HIVE slide, featuring tight spirals, helix elements, and translucent sections that give riders sweeping views as they twist through the course. Both attractions will use a shared elevated conveyor system to carry rafts to the top, helping families spend more time riding and less time hauling tubes uphill. The announcement reflects a growing trend toward attractions that emphasize shared experiences rather than solo thrills, giving parents and kids the chance to laugh, scream, and splash together. While an exact opening date has not been announced, the twin additions promise to give Soak City an exciting new centerpiece when they debut next year.Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.
• FRI JUN 5, 2026 •
Disneyland Resort: Ghost Stories and Disney Magic Return This Fall
Anaheim, CA - Halloween fans will soon have another reason to stroll through Disneyland Resort as the popular Happiest Haunts Guided Tour returns on Aug. 21 for the 2026 Halloween season. The two-hour walking experience takes guests through both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, where guides share spooky Disney legends, Halloween history and little-known stories while the parks are dressed in their seasonal decorations. Along the way, participants receive special keepsakes and enjoy themed experiences available only through the tour. The separately ticketed experience costs $130 per person, and guests must also have valid Disneyland Park admission and a park reservation for the day of their tour. Reservations open up to 60 days in advance, and Disney recommends booking early because space is limited. Guests under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and check-in takes place on Main Street, U.S.A. Whether you're a lifelong Haunted Mansion fan or simply love the atmosphere of Halloween at Disney, the guided adventure offers a fun way to slow down, discover hidden stories and see familiar places from a delightfully eerie new perspective. It is another reminder that sometimes the best Disney magic isn't found on a ride, but in the tales waiting to be told.Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.
• SAT JUL 25, 2026 •
Disneyland Resort: Holiday Magic Arrives Ahead of Schedule
Anaheim, CA - Disneyland Resort is giving holiday fans an early gift by moving the start of its 2026 holiday celebration to November 13, several days earlier than originally announced. The seasonal festivities will now run through January 6, 2027, giving guests more time to enjoy the park’s festive atmosphere before the new year arrives. The updated schedule means holiday decorations, themed entertainment, seasonal treats, and returning fan-favorite experiences will begin sooner than many visitors expected, offering travelers extra flexibility when planning fall and winter vacations. The change also restores a more traditional Friday kickoff for the celebration, a timing that better matches previous holiday seasons at the resort. While Disney has not announced additional changes to the event lineup, the earlier opening gives guests nearly an extra week to experience the annual transformation of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure into a holiday wonderland. For families, Disney fans, and first-time visitors alike, the revised calendar could make it easier to fit a festive getaway into busy schedules before Thanksgiving crowds arrive. It is a small adjustment on paper, but one that could make a big difference for those eager to celebrate the season at the Happiest Place on Earth.Image Created By: The Golden Bay Times Graphics Dept.