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Getty estate fine art auction in Berkeley Hills fetches $22 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

A lavish, Greco-Roman temple tucked away in the Berkeley Hills is a little less grandiose after Christie’s auction house finalized sales this week of nearly $22 million worth of Tiffany lamps, classical paintings, artisanal textiles and other furnishings from the storied property.Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty in 1994, the philanthropists’ home — known as the Temple of Wings — was ornately decorated with hundreds of artifacts that transformed the space into an ode to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This month, two separate online sales and a live auction Wednesday in New York City offered up 400 of those artifacts to the highest bidder. Christie’s staff spent more than a month at the Berkeley property, which was built in 1914 as a home and dance studio, loading furniture and artworks onto trucks destined for a Long Island warehouse to be individually reviewed and cataloged.“A Coign of Vantage,” a 1895 Romanticism painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, sold for ...

Stanford’s Quinn Mathews opens up about his 156-pitch outing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

It was all in the pursuit of greatness.Quinn Mathews wasn’t worried about what armchair pitching coaches might think when he took the ball for Stanford in the ninth inning against the University of Texas in the second of a three-game NCAA Super Regional series last Sunday.He recorded the final three outs, secured Stanford’s 8-3 win over the Longhorns and then did his best to ignore the rest: baseball pundits exploding in confusion after a college senior threw 156 pitches in a complete game effort.It was the second-most pitches thrown by a Division I player this year. No MLB pitcher has thrown that many pitches in a game since 1997.“It’s hard to justify to people,” Mathews said in a phone interview this week.Mathews called it a moment he’ll always remember. Stanford coach Davis Esquer defended the decision and said he’d never put Mathews in harm’s way. The Cardinals toppled the Longhorns in three games and are now preparing for a matchup against No. 1 Wake Forest in the third game of...

East Bay radio host, entertainer to emcee Juneteenth featival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

You could say Faith Alpher is all over the map, having worked – and still working – as an actor, motivational speaker, educator, comedian, writer, radio personality and podcast host.Add to that list her new job as afternoon host for 101.7 KKIQ, a Pleasanton-based adult contemporary radio station, an announcement coming just days before she will emcee a festival dear to her heart that she has helped organize: the third annual Tri-Valley Juneteenth on Saturday at the Bankhead Plaza in Livermore.The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a large lineup of musicians, dancers, speakers, artits and community organizations co-sponsored by the Livermore Valley Arts and Tri-Valley for Black Lives, which was formed in 2020 and held the first major Juneteenth event in the region that year.“I have been in Livermore for almost 25 years, and I’m excited because this Juneteenth I can feel a collective resurgence of finally feeling like people who look like me belong here,” said Alphe...

President Biden to visit Los Gatos, Atherton for fundraising events with tech luminaries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

Kickstarting a bid to surpass his $1 billion fundraising haul from the 2020 election, President Biden is expected to come to Los Gatos and Atherton on Monday for re-election fundraisers co-hosted by longtime Democratic supporters and Silicon Valley luminaries.At about the same time, GOP presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to get within a few miles of his Democratic rival. DeSantis will be attending a fundraising brunch in Sacramento Monday morning, the same place he recently sent three dozen migrants as part of his ongoing publicity campaign against illegal immigration, and he is also expected later Monday to attend another fundraiser in Woodside.Just up Interstate 280 in Atherton, Biden will be the guest of venture capitalist and former state controller Steve Westly and his wife, Anita Yu. Tickets for the reception at their home start at $6,600, according to an emailed invitation acquired by the Bay Area News Group.In Los Gatos, Biden supporter and Link...

Early morning residential fire in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

(KRON) – The San Jose Fire Department is currently at the scene of a residential fire as of 3:35 a.m.The structure fire is located in the 19000 block of Graystone Lane. Officials are advising drivers that roads near the residence are closed, SJFD said. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Motorcyclist hospitalized after solo crash in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A solo-motorcycle collision occurred Thursday night around 10:38 p.m., according to the San Jose Police Department. Early morning residential fire in San Jose The crash occurred in the area of East Trimble Road and Junction Avenue. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but has since been stabilized as of Friday morning, police said.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Police units have cleared the area. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation.

Bay Area kicks off Juneteenth celebrations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

(KRON) – Many cities in the Bay Area are kicking off celebrations throughout the weekend leading up to Juneteenth, a federal holiday recognized since 2021. The holiday honors the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans following a proclamation to free the last remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865.June 16San Francisco - From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m, Juneteenth will be celebrated at the Golden Gate Bandshell located at 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive.  It will feature the Marcus Shelby Ensemble and the Curtis Family C-Notes. Early morning residential fire in San Jose Berkeley - A Juneteenth Freedom Fest will be held at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop and R&B. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show set to start at 7 p.m.June 17Livermore - A celebration in partnership with Tri Valley for Black Lives will be held from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Bankhead Theater located at 2400 First Street.Richmond - From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a Juneteenth Family Day and Festiv...

Mercedes is bringing ChatGPT into its cars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

FILE - The Mercedes Benz logo is pictured in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 2021. Mercedes-Benz says it will build its own worldwide electric vehicle charging network starting in North America in a bid to compete with EV sales leader Tesla. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)(AP/Michael Sohn) FILE - The Mercedes Benz logo is pictured in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 2021. Mercedes-Benz says it will build its own worldwide electric vehicle charging network starting in North America in a bid to compete with EV sales leader Tesla. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)(AP/Michael Sohn) (CNN) — Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft have agreed to add ChatGPT to Mercedes-Benz cars in the United States. ChatGPT is Microsoft’s “generative artificial inte...

Man United in contract talks with De Gea, Greenwood included in squad list after charges dropped

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is continuing contract negotiations with David de Gea, the club said Friday, after the Spanish goalkeeper was left off its retained list of players for next season. Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood was included on the list, four months after charges against him of attempted rape and assault were dropped.De Gea becomes a free agent this summer, but could still remain at the club where he has been since he signed from Atletico Madrid in 2011.“Discussions remain open with David over a potential new contract,” United said. Despite winning the Premier League Golden Glove for the most clean sheets last season, De Gea’s position has been in question over his ability to play out from the back with his feet. Manager Erik ten Hag sees that as a key quality for his keepers and United has been linked with a move for Brentford’s David Raya this summer.While De Gea’s future remains uncertain, so does Greenwood’s despite his inclusion ...

Shoppers on food stamps buy less and go to food banks as benefits shrink

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:44 GMT

Jaqueline Benitez, who depends on California's SNAP benefits to help pay for food, shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, California on February 13. Jaqueline Benitez, who depends on California's SNAP benefits to help pay for food, shops for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, California on February 13. New York (CNN) — Kroger and other chains say customers on food assistance programs like SNAP are struggling as aid shrinks.“Budget-conscious households are buying fewer items, particularly as SNAP benefits declined during the quarter,” said Kroger (KR) CEO Rodney McMullen on an earnings call Thursday. “In some cases, we see these households switching to lower-priced products and smaller pack size...