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Cal Fire lifts remaining evacuation orders from CZU fires in San Mateo CountyCal Fire on Sunday announced that all evacuation orders stemming from the CZU Lightning Complex fires that ignited in August...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020There are no comments yet. 4221 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Study: High-speed rail could slow down emergency responders on PeninsulaDespite a decade of delays, funding uncertainties and political hurdles, California's embattled high-speed rail project continues...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2020Last comment by Aldin Lee, on Oct 3, 2020 at 6:11 pm | 23 comments | 26175 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Jeff Aalfs and Sarah Wernikoff for Portola Valley Town CouncilThere are plenty of things that unify the four candidates for Portola Valley Town Council: a deep love for the town's rural...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by Jeff Klugman, on Oct 2, 2020 at 3:14 pm | 1 comment | 2916 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley man accused of sexually assaulting minor pleads not guiltyA 19-year-old Portola Valley man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty,...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 7396 Views
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New faces join Portola Valley Town Council race, while a longtime council member is not running for reelectionNewcomers have joined the Portola Valley Town Council race, while a longtime council member has decided not to run for reelection....
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by Meg, on Sep 4, 2020 at 3:13 pm | 9 comments | 8379 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley council candidate sees budget, housing as top issuesAngela Hey, a 29-year Portola Valley resident and management consultant who has served on the town's Bicycle, Pedestrian...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2020Last comment by Bob Pierce, on Sep 2, 2020 at 4:17 pm | 1 comment | 4484 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Thursday: Portola Valley School District to discuss school waiver in special board meetingThe Portola Valley School District has called a special meeting of the school board Thursday, Aug. 27, to discuss a waiver...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Aug 28, 2020 at 7:29 am | 3 comments | 6127 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs seeks third termElection Day on Nov. 3 will mark the first time Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs runs for a contested council seat, as well...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2020Last comment by Concerned, on Aug 21, 2020 at 11:16 am | 19 comments | 3669 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs seeks third termElection Day on Nov. 3 will mark the first time Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs runs for a contested council seat, as well...
Original post made on Aug. 20, 2020Last comment by Joshua Harmssen, on Aug 20, 2020 at 4:09 pm | 1 comment | 3890 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Delivering a fond farewell: Portola Valley residents celebrate 'beloved' UPS driver on his last dayIf you've lived in Portola Valley awhile, there's a good chance that you know Lew Hess, a UPS driver who handled the town's...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2020Last comment by Danna Breen, on Aug 14, 2020 at 4:04 pm | 2 comments | 9841 Views
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Portola Valley considers buying 3 acres from Spring Down Equestrian CenterThe Portola Valley Town Council on July 22 held a closed-session discussion on the possible town acquisition of a parcel...
Original post made on Aug. 3, 2020Last comment by Horse census? , on Aug 4, 2020 at 9:01 pm | 4 comments | 7797 Views
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'It's a moral imperative that we address it': Portola Valley council discusses racism, policing in wake of killing of George FloydThe town of Portola Valley will begin engaging the community about police reform and racial inequality following a council...
Original post made on Jun. 19, 2020Last comment by anon, on Jul 9, 2020 at 3:28 pm | 6 comments | 6840 Views
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County officials discuss George Floyd protests during Portola Valley “virtual coffee”Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs hosted a “virtual coffee” Zoom meeting with local leaders on Thursday, June 4, covering...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2020Last comment by HaHaHa, on Jun 9, 2020 at 4:25 pm | 1 comment | 4023 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Tonight: Portola Valley council to consider extending emergency declaration, review annual housing reportAt its virtual meeting tonight (May 13), the Portola Valley Town Council will consider an extension of the local emergency...
Original post made on May. 14, 2020Last comment by Meg, on May 14, 2020 at 8:04 am | 2 comments | 4382 Views
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Woodside: Two-alarm fire damages outbuildings at home in Thornewood PreserveA two-alarm fire at 895 La Honda Road in Woodside Tuesday night (May 5) damaged outbuildings at a residential property at...
Original post made on May. 7, 2020Last comment by Wow, on May 8, 2020 at 7:07 pm | 2 comments | 6300 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Armed robbery Tuesday afternoon in Portola ValleySuspects drove up to the victim as he was walking near his van and one suspect waved a black handgun and demanded tools and...
Original post made on Apr. 15, 2020Last comment by Menlo Voter., on Apr 16, 2020 at 6:48 pm | 6 comments | 6591 Views
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COVID-19 to delay updates on Portola Valley schools parcel tax measure vote tallyElection results for Measure P, a parcel tax measure for the Portola Valley School District that is falling short of the...
Original post made on Mar. 24, 2020Last comment by Funny Business, on Mar 24, 2020 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 4137 Views
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Bay Area residents ordered to stay home, starting TuesdayResidents of six Bay Area counties, including San Mateo and Santa Clara, are being ordered to stay at home for all but "essential...
Original post made on Mar. 17, 2020Last comment by Not a PV Rez, on Mar 20, 2020 at 12:54 am | 15 comments | 6076 Views
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Portola Valley: Equestrian, town icon Al Schreck dies at age 89Albert Schreck, a Portola Valley resident who helped incorporate the town in 1964, died on Feb. 6. A real estate executive,...
Original post made on Mar. 13, 2020Last comment by Victoria Klein , on Mar 13, 2020 at 5:33 pm | 1 comment | 5299 Views
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Thursday update: Portola Valley schools parcel tax measure still trailing behindThe latest election results show Measure P, a parcel tax measure for the Portola Valley School District, is gaining in support...
Original post made on Mar. 12, 2020Last comment by No on P, on Mar 12, 2020 at 1:28 pm | 1 comment | 3116 Views
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