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In wake of Trump: Locals take leadership role in campaigns to elect DemocratsThe Republican Party has been riding high with its control over state governments, with Republican majorities in the legislatures...
Original post made on May. 17, 2017Last comment by pogo, on May 31, 2017 at 6:44 am | 12 comments | 3983 Views
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Reflective dome over hockey rink irks neighborsThe dome enclosing Sun Microsystems Chairman Scott McNealy's 7,000-square-foot hockey rink is reflecting too much sunlight,...
Original post made on Feb. 17, 2009Last comment by Ian, on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:42 pm | 12 comments | 8335 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Priory gets green light for artificial grass fieldThey were eloquent in their opposition to artificial grass. Defenders of a natural grass infield for the new oval running...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2013Last comment by Old MP, on Mar 26, 2013 at 8:07 pm | 12 comments | 14460 Views
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Report: How the Stanford Wedge project will impact Portola ValleyA long-awaited environmental review of Stanford's proposed housing development found the project would not result in significant...
Original post made on Apr. 4, 2022Last comment by PV Resident, on Apr 10, 2022 at 7:20 pm | 12 comments | 6624 Views
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Neighbors protest water waste at Corte Madera SchoolPortola Valley residents who live near Corte Madera School have become increasingly upset this summer as water continues...
Original post made on Aug. 22, 2014Last comment by PV Conservation Resident, on Aug 29, 2014 at 1:30 pm | 12 comments | 8419 Views
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Portola Valley: Three suspects at large following home burglaryThree burglary suspects are at large following a break-in and theft this morning (April 10) at a Portola Valley home, a San...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2017Last comment by whatever, on Apr 11, 2017 at 8:48 am | 12 comments | 7499 Views
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Should barn be allowed in 'the meadow'Portola Valley: A few ambiguous phrases in the town's general plan about a scenic field of grass -- commonly referred to...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2011Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Nov 9, 2011 at 8:53 pm | 12 comments | 4673 Views
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Electronic eyes along Portola Valley roads?Portola Valley residents are soon to confront a tradeoff: continuing privacy in their driving habits or giving up some measure...
Original post made on Nov. 10, 2014Last comment by Max, on Nov 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm | 12 comments | 7861 Views
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Menlo Park man accused of sexual assault of minors arrested againRandolph Haldeman, who was arrested last month on allegations of sexually assaulting children and then released on bail,...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2019Last comment by Rick Altman, on Sep 9, 2019 at 8:32 am | 11 comments | 9168 Views
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Hanretty sentenced to two years in state prison; expresses 'extreme remorse' for wrongdoingTim Hanretty, former Portola Valley School District superintendent and Woodside Elementary School District finance officer,...
Original post made on Oct. 22, 2012Last comment by Hmmm, on Oct 23, 2012 at 11:11 am | 11 comments | 16790 Views
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Portola Valley: Hillary Clinton to make fundraising stop in MayDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will be in Portola Valley for a campaign fundraising lunch on Friday,...
Original post made on Apr. 27, 2015Last comment by Clinton Derangement, on Apr 28, 2015 at 1:40 pm | 11 comments | 6770 Views
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Update: CHP investigators mum on key details of fatal truck-bike accidentInvestigators for the California Highway Patrol have now concluded that Lauren Ward, 47, was not responsible for her death...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2011Last comment by Menlo Voter, on May 11, 2012 at 5:20 pm | 11 comments | 6014 Views
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Police calls: Cyclist injured in Portola Valley; blueprints stolen from Menlo Park office buildingCrime and accident reports from Portola Valley, North Fair Oaks and Menlo Park Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2015/04/29/police-calls-blueprints-stolen-fr...
Original post made on Apr. 29, 2015Last comment by Joe, on May 10, 2015 at 12:21 pm | 11 comments | 7063 Views
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Guest opinion: Why I oppose the Neely wine tasting room planI am writing to express my opposition to the Spring Ridge Conditional Use permit application by the Neely family for expanded...
Original post made on Feb. 11, 2020Last comment by POSITIVE, on Mar 11, 2020 at 10:56 am | 11 comments | 4814 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
How did horses get on I-280?Why and how four horses from Webb Ranch got onto Interstate 280 on Saturday, Dec. 29, is unclear. Three of the horses were...
Original post made on Dec. 29, 2012Last comment by PV Resident, on Jan 4, 2013 at 4:17 pm | 11 comments | 7522 Views
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Alpine Road fatal crash is third for truck driverIn an unusual set of incidents, the Nov. 4 collision of a bicyclist and a tractor-trailer at the Alpine Road/Interstate 280...
Original post made on Nov. 19, 2010Last comment by marty, on Nov 24, 2010 at 12:21 am | 11 comments | 6031 Views
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Portola Valley revises lighting policiesIt's dark on moonless nights in Portola Valley, due in part to residents being discouraged in using lights triggered by motion...
Original post made on Jul. 16, 2018Last comment by Robert, on Jul 19, 2018 at 10:41 am | 11 comments | 5591 Views
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Portola Valley schools: Budget crisis to lead to better oversight policies==B This is an expanded version of an article published earlier.== Already struggling to address a projected deficit of...
Original post made on May. 8, 2012Last comment by s&s's parent, on May 26, 2012 at 10:00 am | 11 comments | 5986 Views
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New Portola Valley mayor embraces thoughtful changeAs a professional energy consultant, new Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs is well-positioned to help write new rules to make...
Original post made on Jan. 16, 2020Last comment by Rank & File, on Mar 11, 2020 at 3:51 am | 11 comments | 6389 Views
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Editorial: Vote yes on Measure SIt may seem like deja vu for residents of the Portola Valley district — another spring parcel tax measure, just over a...
Original post made on Apr. 9, 2021Last comment by PV Resident, on Apr 23, 2021 at 4:59 pm | 10 comments | 8033 Views
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