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PORTOLA VALLEY
Burlgary suspect on the loose near Woodside/Portola Valley borderDeputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office are looking in Portola Valley and Woodside for a burglary suspect described...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2011Last comment by artist sketch, on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:44 pm | 1 comment | 4995 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley: Steel deer sculpture under repairPortola Valley's rust-brown deer of steel will be returning soon to the lawn at Triangle Park at the corner of Alpine and...
Original post made on Aug. 12, 2011Last comment by Jerrie, on Aug 12, 2011 at 2:42 pm | 2 comments | 5272 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Police calls: Jewelry missing from Atherton homeRecent crime reports from Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley and Menlo Park. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=9364...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Jul 27, 2011 at 9:26 am | 2 comments | 5226 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
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...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2011Last comment by Dana Hendrickson, on Jul 22, 2011 at 1:01 pm | 9 comments | 6973 Views
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Jasper Ridge burn set for July 18A prescribed burn will be held Monday (July 18) on 1.2 acres of grassland in the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, according...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2011Last comment by Stanley Jungleib, on Jul 12, 2011 at 9:35 pm | 3 comments | 5136 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Stanford Hospital project wins final approvalAfter an unexpected last-minute delay, Stanford University Medical Center's bid to dramatically expand its hospital facilities...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2011Last comment by Gunther Steinberg, on Jul 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm | 1 comment | 5430 Views
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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...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2011Last comment by Editor, on Jul 1, 2011 at 8:28 am | 2 comments | 2098 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley budget would impact traffic patrolPortola Valley residents and drivers passing through town may, in coming months, experience a new presence on the side of...
Original post made on Jun. 22, 2011Last comment by Dave Boyce, on Jun 23, 2011 at 1:20 pm | 3 comments | 5471 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley town manager to retireAngie Howard, the town manager of Portola Valley, said she hopes that before April 2012, the town will find a location suitable...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2011Last comment by Concerned, on Jun 22, 2011 at 7:03 am | 2 comments | 5196 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley town manager to retireAngie Howard, the town manager of Portola Valley, said she hopes that before April 2012, the town will find a location suitable...
Original post made on Jun. 21, 2011Last comment by Archer, on Jun 21, 2011 at 8:37 pm | 1 comment | 2535 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Ladera bank robbery suspect arrested; photo releasedA suspect in the April 4 robbery of the Chase Bank in Ladera was arrested Wednesday in Santa Barbara. In custody on robbery...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2011Last comment by Anony, on Jun 8, 2011 at 1:01 pm | 2 comments | 6668 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley cancels Saturday's town picnicDue to forecasts of stormy weather on Saturday the town of Portola Valley has decided to cancel its town picnic scheduled...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2011Last comment by Town Picnic Canceled, on Jun 2, 2011 at 8:06 pm | 1 comment | 5402 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley may form panel to address bike safety issuesPortola Valley may emulate Woodside and establish a regular forum for bicycle-related issues. A formal discussion of the...
Original post made on May. 19, 2011Last comment by Mike Harding, on May 19, 2011 at 10:52 am | 1 comment | 4136 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Shorenstein estate may be split into 3 parcelsThe Portola Valley Planning Commission will consider a proposal to set in motion the preparation and approval of a map subdividing...
Original post made on May. 18, 2011Last comment by Craig K. Breon, on May 18, 2011 at 7:16 pm | 1 comment | 5557 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Viral infection closes The Sequoias' dining roomThe dining room is closed and residents are taking meals in their apartments at The Sequoias retirement community in Portola...
Original post made on May. 18, 2011Last comment by Earle Jones, on May 18, 2011 at 4:33 pm | 2 comments | 6005 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
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. 5444 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Ladera: Women's clinic to close doors this fallFor decades, Ladera has been home to a women's medical clinic on Alpine Road just east of the Ladera Community Church. But...
Original post made on May. 17, 2011Last comment by Barbara A Peters, M.D., on May 18, 2011 at 12:14 pm | 3 comments | 7727 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Real estate: Are private council talks OK?The Portola Valley town attorney claims a Town Council can discuss background questions about potential real estate transactions...
Original post made on May. 9, 2011Last comment by pv resident, on May 9, 2011 at 1:04 pm | 2 comments | 5625 Views
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Portola Valley: Road work to last through JuneThe stretch of Alpine Road that enters Portola Valley from Ladera is on deck for resurfacing, part of the annual road repair...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2011Last comment by Dharma, on Apr 22, 2011 at 9:34 pm | 1 comment | 5635 Views
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Second mountain lion spotted in WoodsideA mountain lion was spotted early this morning in Woodside, the second such sighting to occur in the town in as many...
Original post made on Apr. 18, 2011Last comment by cougar, on Apr 19, 2011 at 2:15 pm | 4 comments | 5355 Views
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