René Magritte, L’empire des lumières, 1949. CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2025 An “anthology of 20th-century masterpieces” is coming to Christie’s, courtesy of art collector Louise Riggio, widow of the late bookstore entrepreneur Leonard Riggio of Barnes & Noble fame. Why now? Simply put, it’s time to downsize, Louise Riggio told the New York Times. Leonard passed … Read more
Paulius Murauskas was limping around for a couple recent Saint Mary’s games, held to a single point in limited minutes while playing on a sprained ankle in victories over Oregon State and Santa Clara. It’s fair to suggest the 6-foot-8 sophomore is feeling better. He scored a career-high 30 points against Washington State last Saturday … Read more
SANTA CLARA — Letters from concerned 49ers fans have been piling up in our social media mailbox, so let’s get around to answering them: When do you anticipate the Purdy deal being done? (@somesportstake) When do you see Purdy’s contract getting done? It seems like so much other business hinges on this issue. (@michael_budd) Both … Read more
Before turning 30, Charlotte Beecham had already established herself as a trend-setting designer. Having developed and fine-tuned her idea for Charlotte Simone while still a student at New York University, Beecham, who grew up in Hampstead, officially introduced the world to her playful take on outerwear accessories when she was just 24. Fashion it girls … Read more
A warm weekend after a big spring rain is the optimal time for a hike to one of the Bay Area’s waterfalls. The map above shows nine of them; more details in the stories linked at the end. 1/ Coal Creek. Round-trip hike of about 3 miles, starting from Skyline Boulevard. Heads up: The vista … Read more
Which hand blender is the best? From blending creamy soups to mixing up tasty smoothies, a hand blender is definitely one of the most versatile tools you can have in your kitchen. Unlike a countertop blender, you don’t have to bring your ingredients to a hand blender. Instead, you can place a hand blender in … Read more
Which indoor exercise bike is best? It can be difficult to find time to go to the gym, but indoor exercise bikes are an excellent option for exercising at home and achieving your health goals while saving the hassle and money it costs to go to a gym. It’s important to consider the kind of … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married a long time. My in-laws have been a problem during my entire marriage. I’ve had serious health issues and a lot of surgeries over the past 10 years. My cancer came back, and I had to have colon surgery just to name one. Most recently, I had hand surgery. When … Read more
Boys basketball Open Division Thursday’s opening round No. 1 De La Salle (25-4), bye No. 2 Salesian (25-2), bye No. 4 Dublin 65, No. 5 Liberty 47 No. 3 San Ramon Valley 77, No. 6 California 49 Wednesday’s semifinals No. 4 Dublin (24-5) at No.1 De La Salle (25-4), 7 p.m. No. 3 San Ramon … Read more
CARONDELET: COUGARS READY FOR SRV RUBBER MATCH Third-seeded Carondelet’s junior point guard Sophia Ross did not mince words after her Cougars routed host No. 6 Salesian 83-55 in the first round of the North Coast Section Open Division playoffs. The matchup at rival and second-seeded San Ramon Valley was set, and there is no opponent … Read more