Pueng Vongs

Audience Director at Bay Area News Group. On an endless search for fun stories from the region and beyond. #alldaybythebay @mercnews

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Photos: Bing Crosby’s Hillsborough mansion sells for $25 million

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

The Hillsborough estate of famed entertainer Bing Crosby has sold for $25 million. The property was originally listed in January for $40 million, after the passing of Kathryn Crosby, the second wife of the singer. The Hillsborough estate of famed entertainer Bing Crosby has sold for $25 million (Dennis Mayer). Built in the 1920’s for the Howard family, who owned renowned race horse Seabiscuit, Crosby purchased the home in the early 60’s.
How to watch the USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago in the Gold Cup at PayPal Park

2 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

The U.S. men’s national soccer team will kick off the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup against Trinidad and Tobago at San Jose’s PayPal Park on Sunday, June 15 at 3 p.m. PT. The Americans are entering the tournament on a four-game losing streak, including to Turkiye and Switzerland on home soil over the last week. The U.S. roster is missing several key players a year out from the World Cup, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Yunus Musah.
How to watch Apple’s WWDC keynote address

3 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

Apple kicks off its 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference with a highly anticipated keynote expected from CEO Tim Cook. The address will be streamed live at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Monday, June 9 on the Apple website and its YouTube channel. Expected at center stage is Apple’s new iOS, unveiling new features and designs that will ripple through other platforms including laptops, iPads, watches and more. The WWDC takes place at company headquarters in Apple Park in Cupertino from June 9 to June 13.
Photos: Woodside estate owned by Intel co-founder listed for $30 million

3 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

A sprawling Woodside estate once home to late Intel co-founder Gordon Moore and his wife Betty is listed for $29.5 million. A sprawling Woodside estate, once home to late Intel co-founder Gordon Moore is listed for $29.5 million (Open Homes Photography). The 25-acre estate, known as Mountain Meadow, was inherited by the Peninsula Open Space Trust and is on permanently protected land.
How to watch PSG vs. Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final

4 weeks ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

The 2025 Champions League final, which crowns the men’s soccer champion of Europe, pits Paris Saint-Germain against Inter Milan. The match will take place on Saturday, May 31 at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, and kickoff is at noon Pacific Time. PSG has exceeded all expectations in its first year without French phenom Kylian Mbappé.
Photos: Woodside mansion listed for $125 million - or buy portions of it for less

1 month ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

One of Silicon Valley’s oldest legacy mansions, the Green Gables Estate in Woodside, has been listed for $125 million. But if the 74-acre property is more than you want, the owners are offering one or more of 10 estate lots, some with homes on them, for less. Green Gables, a 74-acre estate in Woodside, Calif. is for sale. (Green Gables) Built in 1911 for industrialist Mortimer Fleishhacker, the 74-acre property has stayed in the family for six generations.
How to watch the Valkyries’ season opener against the Sparks

1 month ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

The Golden State Valkyries are set to play their very first WNBA regular season game against the Los Angeles Sparks Friday at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. In the Bay Area, tune in to KPIX+ with an antenna or your cable TV provider. The game will also stream on the WNBA League Pass app. 95.7 The Game will air the game on radio in the Bay Area. You can also listen in with the Audacy App. RevContent Feed
How to watch Warriors-Timberwolves Game 5

1 month ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

The Golden State Warriors face a must-win Game 5, down 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals. Tipoff is Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Warriors won’t have superstar Steph Curry for Wednesday night’s game as he was ruled out Tuesday as he recovers from a grade 1 hamstring strain. He has been cleared, however, for light workouts and will be re-evaluated Saturday if the team forces a Game 6, which would be played Sunday.
How to watch Warriors-Timberwolves Game 4

1 month ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

Down 2-1, the Golden State Warriors battle the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals at the Chase Center Monday. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. The Warriors kept Game 3 close on Saturday night but ultimately could not close out as Draymond Green fouled out and the defense suffered in his absence. Jimmy Butler scored 33 points and Jonathan Kuminga added 30 for the Warriors in the 102-97 loss.
How to watch Warriors-Timberwolves Game 3

1 month ago | mercurynews.com | Pueng Vongs

With the series tied 1-1, the Golden State Warriors return home to the Chase Center Saturday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Tipoff is at 5:30 p.m. PT. The Warriors lost Game 2 on Thursday night, 117-93, without injured star Steph Curry, who is out until at least Game 5 with a hamstring strain. Jonathan Kuminga made the most of a renewed opportunity as he led the team with 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting.

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