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PORTOLA VALLEY
'I'm relieved for all of us,' Portola Valley Town Council passes housing elementAmid a groundswell of public support, the Portola Valley Town Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve its third...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by PV Resident, on May 15, 2023 at 11:08 pm | 7 comments | 3917 Views
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Bicyclists can now report '3 foot rule' violations online in San Mateo CountyThe San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced bicyclists can now report "3 Foot Rule" violations and other bicycle-related...
Original post made on May. 12, 2023Last comment by M, on May 13, 2023 at 6:07 pm | 19 comments | 7595 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley resident's LLC threatens to sue if town doesn’t do more environmental analysis on housing plansA Portola Valley resident notified the town of plans to sue if the Planning Commission and Town Council don't rescind their...
Original post made on May. 9, 2023Last comment by Meg, on May 9, 2023 at 3:35 pm | 3 comments | 4282 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Guest Opinion: Portola Valley council should free the housing elementPortola Valley was on track to approve its housing element and come into compliance with state law. But the decision has...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2023Last comment by Jon Silver, on Apr 18, 2023 at 1:57 am | 17 comments | 4317 Views
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Neighbors call on Stanford to remove trees after man died from tree that fell on university-owned landResidents are asking Stanford University to remove and better manage its eucalyptus trees along Alpine Road near Highway...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2023Last comment by Erica, on Mar 29, 2023 at 9:26 am | 4 comments | 5953 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Saying it needs more time, Portola Valley opts to submit revised housing element lateWith under a week until the deadline for a compliant housing element, and facing possible fines and other repercussions,...
Original post made on Jan. 31, 2023Last comment by Liesel, on Jan 31, 2023 at 12:35 pm | 3 comments | 3717 Views
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East Palo Alto taps Portola Valley official to be its new city managerMelvin Gaines, an East Palo Alto native who has served as assistant town manager of Portola Valley for the last two years,...
Original post made on Jan. 15, 2023Last comment by John Richards, on Jan 15, 2023 at 10:01 am | 1 comment | 3258 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley in 2022: Battles over housing and a contentious election roils the townPortola Valley residents sparred with town staff and council members over housing during 2022. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Jan. 5, 2023Last comment by PV Volunteer, on Jan 6, 2023 at 2:03 am | 2 comments | 2577 Views
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Portola Valley Planning Commissioner continues to recuse herself from housing element discussionPortola Valley Planning Commissioners are trying to solidify plans for their state mandated housing element with one member...
Original post made on Dec. 14, 2022Last comment by another neighbor, on Dec 14, 2022 at 5:02 pm | 5 comments | 3937 Views
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Seeking to curb emissions, Atherton is gradually phasing out gas, while Portola Valley takes a stricter approachAtherton is taking a gradual approach to going all-electric to curb the use of natural gas, offering exemptions for residents...
Original post made on Dec. 1, 2022Last comment by DriveBikeRun, on Dec 7, 2022 at 12:48 pm | 7 comments | 6729 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley parents express support of teachers amid strained contract negotiationsArmed with large posters stating facts and quotes related to a contentious bargaining process, teachers and parents came...
Original post made on Dec. 6, 2022Last comment by Jeff Mead, on Dec 6, 2022 at 1:42 pm | 1 comment | 4221 Views
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Portola Valley Town Council forum billed as 'residents only,' attempts to exclude journalistsA candidate forum for the Portola Valley Town Council race on Thursday evening attempted to exclude journalists and all non-residents...
Original post made on Oct. 14, 2022Last comment by Clevenger, on Oct 20, 2022 at 3:44 pm | 34 comments | 5904 Views
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Portola Valley candidates talk electric appliance mandates, housing and term limits at forumThe nonprofit group Portola Valley Residents hosted a Town Council candidate forum at Portola Valley’s Town Center on Oct....
Original post made on Oct. 17, 2022Last comment by PV Volunteer, on Oct 17, 2022 at 10:08 pm | 1 comment | 3748 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Resident-only council candidate forum tonight in Portola Valley excludes local pressA candidate forum for Portola Valley residents is being held tonight at Town Center is for Portola Valley residents only...
Original post made on Oct. 13, 2022Last comment by PV Volunteer, on Oct 14, 2022 at 8:41 pm | 8 comments | 4751 Views
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Incumbent and retired attorney vie for a spot on Woodside fire district boardIncumbent board director Matt Miller and safety advocate and author Lloyd "Rusty" Day are competing for one open full term...
Original post made on Oct. 11, 2022Last comment by Liz Babb, on Oct 11, 2022 at 3:08 pm | 1 comment | 4194 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley's mayor reveals why fellow council candidate was fired from town committeeMayor Craig Hughes revealed at an election forum that fellow candidate Dale Pfau was fired from a town committee because...
Original post made on Oct. 3, 2022Last comment by Resident, on Oct 9, 2022 at 11:59 am | 13 comments | 7322 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Dust-up over Portola Valley council candidate's twitter accountPortola Valley Mayor Craig Hughes said fellow council candidate Dale Pfau "should not be elected" because of questionable...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2022Last comment by Former PVSF board officer, on Oct 7, 2022 at 12:39 pm | 9 comments | 4620 Views
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Editorial: Hasko, Hughes and Taylor for Portola Valley Town CouncilPortola Valley has faced significant challenges in recent years, requiring a Town Council that is both experience and collaborative....
Original post made on Oct. 7, 2022Last comment by PV Resident, on Oct 7, 2022 at 12:23 pm | 1 comment | 4383 Views
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Guest opinion: Remembering George Mader and the role of outsiders in Portola ValleyI was saddened, as were so many, to hear of the recent death of George Mader, Portola Valley's longtime and trailblazing...
Original post made on Sep. 30, 2022Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Sep 30, 2022 at 8:40 pm | 2 comments | 2762 Views
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Remembering George Mader and the role of outsiders in Portola ValleyI was saddened, as were so many, to hear of the recent death of George Mader, Portola Valley's longtime and trailblazing...
Original post made on Sep. 24, 2022Last comment by Jon Silver, on Sep 26, 2022 at 3:36 pm | 6 comments | 1465 Views
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