Six tickets sold across California matched Fantasy 5 numbers last week, totaling nearly $750,000 in payouts and spreading winners from Stockton to Los Angeles.

Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown punk festival returns in July with John Waters as MC and headliners Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill. General admission starts at $179, with a strong undercard featuring acts like Otoboke Beaver and Scowl.

BART is hosting "SF Sketchfest: On the Rails," a comedy show on a train, on January 24th with comics like Brent Weinbach and a silent disco twist. Tickets are $20 and available online.

María Zardoya's solo debut, "Not for Radio," presents a personal and introspective turn from her band's pop sound, set to perform in Oakland's Fox Theater.

The former Slim's spot at 333 11th St. will reopen as The Budda in January 2026, backed by Oakland rapper Budda Mack.

"Tina – the Tina Turner Musical" is coming to Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, celebrating Tina Turner's life and featuring her greatest hits.

A festive trolley pairs an hour tasting at Concannon with a lit-up crawl through Livermore's best-decorated streets, finishing at Deacon Dave’s show-stopping display.

Children's Fairyland in Oakland is preparing for its 75th anniversary on Labor Day with a parade, a new bilingual puppet show, and various performances and activities.

Pixar's "Elio" has a disappointing opening weekend, earning $21 million in North America and setting a record-low debut for the studio. Competing films outperformed "Elio," despite its positive audience ratings.

Sasha Velour brings "The Big Reveal Live Show!" to Berkeley Repertory Theatre, featuring lip-syncs, storytelling, and video art, showcasing her narrative style and drag's rich heritage.

Green Day is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with a ceremony scheduled for May 1. The event will be live-streamed, and feature speakers Serena Williams and Ryan Reynolds.

Amy Schneider lost during a "Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament" episode, despite leading at one point, and fell behind Luigi de Guzman. Fans remain supportive as she promotes her new book.

Mosswood Meltdown, once called Burger Boogaloo, is returning to Oakland with acts like Devo and Kreayshawn, hosted by John Waters. Tickets for the July 2025 event are on sale.