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Portola Valley: new school bells disrupting neighborhood peace, residents claim
New and reportedly unnatural sounds have come to the neighborhood around Corte Madera Middle School in Portola Valley: bell-like tones, probably indicating the beginning and ... |
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on Sep 17, 2011 at 7:49 am by Menlo Voter, a resident of the Menlo Park: other neighborhood |
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Portola Valley town official leaves abruptly
The staff at Town Hall in Portola Valley is one person smaller with the abrupt departure of Assistant Town Manager Janet McDougall after four years with the town.
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on Sep 9, 2011 at 5:01 pm by Julie , a resident of the Portola Valley: Portola Valley Ranch neighborhood |
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PV councilman-elect say he'll uphold 'nature trumps structure' ethic
Jeff Aalfs, appointed by the Town Council to the Architectural & Site Control Commission (ASCC) in December 2008, is poised to join the council himself in December. He and in... |
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on Sep 8, 2011 at 3:08 pm by pvrez, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Remembering Andy Garcia on 10th anniversary of 9/11
The annual Andy Garcia 5K run, walk and bike event in Portola Valley will be held on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. The community event is held in memory of Andrew Sonny Garcia o... |
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on Sep 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm by Helena, a resident of another community |
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Council election in Woodside, not Portola Valley
Tradition has held once again in Woodside and Portola Valley. With four candidates running unopposed for the town council this fall in Woodside and two running unopposed in Po... |
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on Sep 2, 2011 at 8:46 pm by POGO, a resident of the Woodside: other neighborhood |
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Portola Valley: No leads in oak tree beheadings
Violence was done to the tops of about 25 oak trees late last year along the 500 block of Portola Road in Portola Valley, a town known for its pride in its trees.
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on Aug 27, 2011 at 10:29 am by Bob, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Guest opinion: A counterpoint on Stanford's Alpine trail
A recent guest opinion in the Almanac by my Ladera neighbor Lennie Roberts did not fairly represent the pertinent issues regarding the Alpine Road Trail. I will focus solely o... |
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on Aug 23, 2011 at 9:49 pm by Len Horowitz, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Police calls: Assault at Portola Valley fire station
Crime reports from Portola Valley, Atherton, Woodside and Menlo Park.
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on Aug 16, 2011 at 3:51 pm by Dave Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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Ally Howe swims to gold medal in 100 backstroke
USA Junior Nationals: A year ago, Sacred Heart Prep sophomore Ally Howe of Portola Valley was still working with her developmental coach. On Thursday, she became a Junio... |
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on Aug 15, 2011 at 12:57 pm by Hector Flamenco, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Burlgary suspect on the loose near Woodside/Portola Valley border
Deputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office are looking in Portola Valley and Woodside for a burglary suspect described as white, 5 feet 8 inches tall with a shaved h... |
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on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:44 pm by artist sketch, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Portola Valley: Steel deer sculpture under repair
Portola Valley's rust-brown deer of steel will be returning soon to the lawn at Triangle Park at the corner of Alpine and Portola roads. Sculptor Kristine Taylor of Corte Mad... |
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on Aug 12, 2011 at 2:42 pm by Jerrie, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Police calls: Jewelry missing from Atherton home
Recent crime reports from Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley and Menlo Park.
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on Jul 27, 2011 at 9:26 am by Dave Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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Does Portola Valley need real bike lanes?
The Portola Valley Town Council on June 8 discussed a possible revision to the volunteer Traffic Committee's mandate to address bicycling issues, including safety and sharing... |
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on Jul 22, 2011 at 1:01 pm by Dana Hendrickson, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Jasper Ridge burn set for July 18
A prescribed burn will be held Monday (July 18) on 1.2 acres of grassland in the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, according to a press release from Stanford University.
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on Jul 12, 2011 at 9:35 pm by Stanley Jungleib, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood |
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Stanford Hospital project wins final approval
After an unexpected last-minute delay, Stanford University Medical Center's bid to dramatically expand its hospital facilities surged past the finish line Monday night when th... |
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on Jul 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm by Gunther Steinberg, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Does Portola Valley need real bike lanes?
A lone bicyclist is seen pedaling along a rural suburban road. He approaches a stop sign after a long gradual climb, pauses slightly at the empty intersection, then continues ... |
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on Jul 1, 2011 at 8:28 am by Editor, a resident of the Menlo Park: University Heights neighborhood |
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Portola Valley budget would impact traffic patrol
Portola Valley residents and drivers passing through town may, in coming months, experience a new presence on the side of the road: a deputy sheriff on a motorcycle. The Town... |
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on Jun 23, 2011 at 1:20 pm by Dave Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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Portola Valley town manager to retire
Angie Howard, the town manager of Portola Valley, said she hopes that before April 2012, the town will find a location suitable for several below-market-rate (BMR) homes and t... |
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on Jun 22, 2011 at 7:03 am by Concerned, a resident of the Atherton: other neighborhood |
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Portola Valley town manager to retire
Angie Howard, the town manager of Portola Valley, said she hopes that before April 2012, the town will find a location suitable for several below-market-rate (BMR) homes and t... |
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on Jun 21, 2011 at 8:37 pm by Archer, a resident of another community |
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Ladera bank robbery suspect arrested; photo released
A suspect in the April 4 robbery of the Chase Bank in Ladera was arrested Wednesday in Santa Barbara. In custody on robbery charges is Raymond Donald Davenport (photo), 51, a ... |
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on Jun 8, 2011 at 1:01 pm by Anony, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
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Portola Valley cancels Saturday's town picnic
Due to forecasts of stormy weather on Saturday the town of Portola Valley has decided to cancel its town picnic scheduled for that day.
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on Jun 2, 2011 at 8:06 pm by Town Picnic Canceled, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Portola Valley may form panel to address bike safety issues
Portola Valley may emulate Woodside and establish a regular forum for bicycle-related issues. A formal discussion of the matter is likely at an upcoming Town Council meeting.
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on May 19, 2011 at 10:52 am by Mike Harding, a resident of the Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park neighborhood |
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Shorenstein estate may be split into 3 parcels
The Portola Valley Planning Commission will consider a proposal to set in motion the preparation and approval of a map subdividing the 11.6 acres of the Walter Shorenstein es... |
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on May 18, 2011 at 7:16 pm by Craig K. Breon, a resident of another community |
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Viral infection closes The Sequoias' dining room
The dining room is closed and residents are taking meals in their apartments at The Sequoias retirement community in Portola Valley in response to a highly contagious viral in... |
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on May 18, 2011 at 4:33 pm by Earle Jones, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Thursday: Flight night in Portola Valley
Fans of powered flight may want to attend a celebration of model airplanes as they gracefully and quietly navigate the indoor air of Portola Valley's Community Hall at Town C... |
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on May 18, 2011 at 1:01 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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