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Candidates delve into issues in bid for Eshoo’s seat, contend with protesters
Congressional hopefuls vying to succeed Rep. Anna Eshoo squared off on an array of issues from the environment to the Israel-Hamas war at what turned into a tense forum Wednesday.
Californians bought record numbers of electric cars as industry eyes slowdown
Has California’s transition to electric cars hit some bumps in the road? Even though Californians are buying them in record numbers, several industry setbacks have been reported in recent months.
Arts briefs: Kathy Kallick Band, ‘Juliet & Romeo’ and more. Plus, Duran Duran’s return to The Guild
This week, bluegrass group Kathy Kallick Band celebrates an album release, Stanford Live shares the “real story” of Romeo & Juliet and more. Plus, Duran Duran makes a special return to The Guild for a benefit on Feb. 6.
Love bites: A guide to Valentine’s Day dining along the Peninsula
Prix fixe menus, specialty cocktails, complimentary bubbly and live music are just some ways local restaurants are celebrating Valentine’s Day along the Peninsula.
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Los Altos Stage Company presents ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’: Now through Feb. 18
On the edge of the Wyoming wilderness, the last guests linger late into the night at a celebration for the new President of their conservative Catholic college. Reunited after seven years, the friends toss back whiskey and name-check Thomas Aquinas, Hannah Arendt, Steve Bannon, even Bojack Horseman, tracking their distance from each other and the people they thought they’d be by now. Will Arbery’s portrait of white conservatives trying to make sense of where they, and their country, stand is an incisive yet personal look at the intelligence and despair of the Catholic right. 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. >TICKETS
Who’s raking in the cash for U.S. Senate?
Rep. Adam Schiff has a lot more money to burn than all his U.S. Senate primary opponents. The Burbank Democrat entered the new year with $35 million on hand — more than all his opponents combined
California sees biggest drop in annual homes sales since 2007
Statewide sales of single-family homes have been below the 300,000 threshold since September 2022 and will likely stay below that level in the first quarter of 2024. Real estate experts, however, project the market will eventually bounce back this year.
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The Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center features 22,000 square feet of exhibits that highlight the many contributions of African Americans throughout history. The museum hosts events throughout Black History Month. Go to hoskinsblackhistorymuseum.org
Performance: ‘Juliet and Romeo’
Lost Dog’s production reveals the “real story” of Shakespeare’s famous couple, in which Romeo and Juliet didn’t die as teens, but grew up to face mid-life crises and the pressures of being love’s poster couple. They air their grievances in this comedy. At Stanford Live. Go to live.stanford.edu
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Art: ‘Instructor Showcase’
The Pacific Art League presents a curated showcase highlighting the works of its instructors. The show offers a glimpse into the League’s diverse subjects and teaching styles. Go to pacificartleague.org
Families: Lunar New Year at CuriOdyssey
Curiodyssey’s marks the Year of the Dragon with food from Satay by the Bay and Momos and More and a Lion Dance performance by UC Berkeley’s Cal VSA Lion Dance. Kids can make their own red paper lanterns to take home. Go to curiodyssey.org.
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