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That means that despite two decades on Capital Hill, Sanchez finds herself running as an alternative to the establishment, contrasting Harris’ progressive credentials with her own more moderate brand of politics and a reputation for working across the aisle. Sanchez, however, has a history of going her own way, most notably breaking with both Democratic and Republican majorities by voting against the Iraq war, the Wall Street bailout and the Patriot Act. Harris’ measured manner has served her well, but Sanchez’s spontaneous approach can make her seem more personable. Her playful holiday cards — usually featuring her cat — arouse a buzz on Capital Hill each year. Then there are her uninhibited exclamations.

• • • • •, BLUES NEWS: Local blues fans–unofficially led by original artwork - pointe shoe painting - ballet shoes - small acrylic painting - small original art - dance art - dancer gift Los Gatos Music & Arts treasurer Mike Hyman–have been in mourning since the Grand Dell Saloon closed its doors last fall, bringing the popular Thursday night blues jams to an end, But now the word’s out that LG Music in the Park MC Aki Kumar (who deftly blended the musicians featured during the Grand Dell jams, and contributed his harmonica chops to many performances) is now overseeing similar Thursday get-togethers at Little Lou’s BBQ in Campbell, Kumar is also organizing special events at the venue, including the Jan, 26 show with blues harp legend Kim Wilson and the Bay Area Blues All-Stars, Wilson, the former frontman for The Fabulous Thunderbirds, will be joined by alums from the Elvin Bishop Band, Charlie Musselwhite’s band and fellow Thunderbirds, Online tickets sales only; visit shakedancer.com for details..

By the way, if you haven’t been out to the rink yet, you’ve got until Jan. 16 to enjoy it. And it’s been as busy as ever, with a one-day record of 2,184 skaters set on Dec. 17, topping the previous high mark of 2,076 set on Dec. 12, 2015. HEART OF THE MATTER: Larry Gerston, the political analyst and San Jose State professor emeritus, bears scars from a contentious 2016 presidential election. The Los Gatos resident recently had successful open-heart surgery, and after he was wheeled into recovery, the anesthesiologist attempted to determine his awareness.

The event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m, at the school’s Ellen Driscoll Playhouse, 325 Highland Ave., Piedmont, Storyteller Clara Yen will share Chinese folk tales about the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, She weaves together family stories told by her parents with Chinese folk tales and delivers them in a mix of English and Mandarin, All preregistered children receive a free traditional Chinese lantern, The cost for members is $8 per person; for no-members, $12 apiece; and at the door, $12 per person, For more information, visit original artwork - pointe shoe painting - ballet shoes - small acrylic painting - small original art - dance art - dancer gift the website at www.piedmontpaac.org..

Foothill College. “Raúl Cañibano: Storyteller.” Jan. 21 through March 11. The first solo exhibition in the Western United States by the Cuban photographer. Krause Center for Innovation Gallery, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. Jan. 21. Admission is free; parking is $3. http://raulcanibano.wordpress.com. Gallery House. “Meeting Point,” paintings and prints by Kyoko Fishcher, Feb. 3 through Feb. 28. Reception 6-8 p.m. Feb. 13. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Gallery House, 320 S. California Ave., Palo Alto. 650-326-1668.