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Tell us about your favorite science fair exhibitsIn this week's Almanac, staff writer Marjorie Mader tells about the mind-stretching array of exhibits on display at science...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 30, 2007There are no comments yet. 9836 Views
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Watch video of team vaulting at Spring Down Equestrian CenterWatch a 7-minute video of the team vaulting -- gymnastics on horseback -- at Woodside SpringFest06 at the Spring Down Equestrian...
Original post made by Richard Hine on Jan. 30, 2007There are no comments yet. 6667 Views
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Town Council to consider a loan from the countyAt its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Town Council of Portola Valley plans to talk about asking for a $4 million...
Original post made by David Boyce on Feb. 27, 2007There are no comments yet. 6096 Views
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Town of Portola Valley courts, baseball field and children's play yard at Town Hall closing April 17The construction for the Town of Portola Valley New Town Center continues to gather momentum. The old buildings have been...
Original post made by Steven Willis on Mar. 30, 2007There are no comments yet. 5790 Views
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New Roberts Market as a gathering placeThe town of Portola Valley has been without a grocery store since July 2006, when John's Valley Foods closed after 29 years....
Original post made by David Boyce on Nov. 29, 2007There are no comments yet. 4991 Views
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Roberts Market could get use permit this weekUnfortunately, I can't be at the meeting about this at the historic schoolhouse tomorrow night, but I certainly hope the...
Original post made by Judy Lurie on Dec. 4, 2007There are no comments yet. 4778 Views
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Local Resident Reflects on Kenyan ExperienceOn the walls of the Konditorei café in Portola Valley, there are pictures of another world. Women completing their daily...
Original post made by Brielle Schaeffer on Mar. 13, 2008There are no comments yet. 5504 Views
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Wood chipping program under wayThe annual wood chipping program has begun for residents of Portola Valley and Woodside. The idea behind the program is to...
Original post made by David Boyce on May. 16, 2008There are no comments yet. 5490 Views
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Hundreds protest at MP offices of buyout firmSeveral hundred people showed up this afternoon at the Menlo Park offices of the buyout firm, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &...
Original post made on Jul. 18, 2008There are no comments yet. 6859 Views
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Our man in ChinaIn anticipation of the upcoming Olympics in Beijing, Sheldon Breiner, a resident, a geologist and an active member of the...
Original post made by David Boyce on Jul. 30, 2008There are no comments yet. 5353 Views
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Pellet gun use may be restricted in Portola ValleyThe Portola Valley Town Council has scheduled a discussion and possible action on an amendment that would add pellet guns...
Original post made by David Boyce on Oct. 20, 2008There are no comments yet. 4970 Views
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Ann Wengert named mayor of Portola ValleyCouncilwoman Ann Wengert is the new mayor of Portola Valley for the next 12 months. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/story.php?story_id=7399...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2009There are no comments yet. 5543 Views
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Letter: Portola Valley measures support vital services<I>This letter from Jon Silver, former Portola Valley councilman, was published in the Oct. 14, 2009, edition of The Almanac.</I> In...
Original post made by [email protected] on Oct. 17, 2009There are no comments yet. 4540 Views
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Almanac editorial: Renew Portola Valley utility tax<I> (This editorial ran in the Oct. 21, 2009, issue of The Almanac.)</I> For those who volunteer and work for Portola...
Original post made by News Guy on Oct. 23, 2009There are no comments yet. 3787 Views
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Amy de Benedicts Offers Presentation on “Reading The Family Dog”This free, one-hour presentation on ‘The Family Dog’ is directed towards pet dog owners, families, and anyone of the...
Original post made by Paul de Benedictis on Dec. 4, 2009There are no comments yet. 5329 Views
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Portola Valley loses an iconA new Wednesday morning routine has settled in at Portola Valley Hardware at the corner of Alpine and Portola roads: the...
Original post made on Dec. 9, 2009There are no comments yet. 3880 Views
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Portola Valley seeks pro tennis instructorThe Town of Portola Valley plans to offer group tennis instruction as part of its class offerings beginning in late spring...
Original post made by Correspondent on Mar. 11, 2010There are no comments yet. 4921 Views
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Playground closure in Portola ValleyAnnouncement from the town of Portola Valley: Posted Date: 3/19/2010 The playground at the Town Center will be temporarily...
Original post made by Poster on Mar. 19, 2010There are no comments yet. 4104 Views
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Thursday: Flight night in Portola ValleyFans of powered flight may want to attend a celebration of model airplanes as they gracefully and quietly navigate the indoor...
Original post made on May. 18, 2011There are no comments yet. 5162 Views
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Art reception at Allegro Framing & Art, Sunday 26th, 3-5pmLocal watercolor Artist, Christina Holmes, will be holding an Art Reception at Allegro Framing & Art, located in the Ladera...
Original post made by Christina Holmes on Feb. 24, 2012There are no comments yet. 5157 Views
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