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Roberts market could get use permit this weekThe Portola Valley Planning Commission may issue a conditional use permit this week for the new Roberts market going in where...
Original post made on Dec. 5, 2007Last comment by Joanna Gall, on Dec 5, 2007 at 3:37 pm | 1 comment | 5801 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
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. 4985 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
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. 5211 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley adopts new creek setback rulesAs new or extensively remodeled homes go up on properties along Portola Valley's three major creeks -- Los Trancos, Corte...
Original post made on Nov. 21, 2007Last comment by Annelise Connell, on Nov 21, 2007 at 6:12 pm | 1 comment | 6775 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley's New Green Town CenterYou can watch an ongoing film series by local Portola Valley film maker, Steven Marra, as the new, Green, Portola Valley...
Original post made by Steven Marra on Sep. 28, 2007Last comment by Richard Hine, on Sep 29, 2007 at 12:51 am | 2 comments | 5958 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
What does it mean to you to have Roberts market in Portola Valley?In this week's Almanac, the lead story on page 5 broke the news that George Roberts, owner of Roberts Market & Liquors in...
Original post made by David Boyce on Feb. 15, 2007Last comment by therese, on Sep 25, 2007 at 8:31 pm | 10 comments | 7591 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Dogs on leash on Coalmine RidgeIn response to Leashed dogs on Coalmine Ridge Tails , The Almanac 6/6/07, I would like to say that I am distressed at the...
Original post made by caeol jacobs on Jun. 9, 2007Last comment by isa, on Sep 4, 2007 at 9:09 am | 8 comments | 7536 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Bicycle Accident on Los Trancos 8 26 07Does anyone now what happened to the cyclist involved in the accident on Los Trancos yesterday early afternoon? Did they...
Original post made by Sara on Aug. 27, 2007Last comment by David Boyce, on Aug 27, 2007 at 4:50 pm | 2 comments | 5841 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Heist nets $17,000 in materials from Portola Valley Town CenterA thief or thieves stole an estimated $17,000 in materials Aug. 4 and 5 from a locked equipment container at the Portola...
Original post made on Aug. 15, 2007Last comment by Annelise Connell, on Aug 15, 2007 at 6:16 am | 1 comment | 6908 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Truck crash?Does anybody know anything about a truck crash on Ramona Road? There's been no report, although the road was closed all...
Original post made by Alekaneleno on Aug. 11, 2007Last comment by Richard Hine, on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:59 am | 5 comments | 6813 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Combat ritual between two male rattlesnakes in Portola ValleyClick here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksdMaCE9_g4 to view a video of a combat ritual between two male Northern Pacific...
Original post made by In Your Back Yard on Jan. 30, 2007Last comment by Uncle Heavy, on Jul 29, 2007 at 7:19 pm | 3 comments | 8201 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Cyclist hospitalized after collisionA woman cyclist suffered a fractured skull and facial trauma in a bike-versus-car accident June 30 on Alpine Road, west of...
Original post made on Jul. 13, 2007Last comment by Concerned Cyclist, on Jul 13, 2007 at 11:15 am | 1 comment | 6388 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Driver not at fault in bicycle fatality, CHP saysThe Sand Hill Road traffic accident that killed bicyclist and Portola Valley resident Rodney Smith apparently happened as...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2007Last comment by David Boyce, on Jul 3, 2007 at 5:10 pm | 2 comments | 6289 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Chipper helps reduce fire season dangerWoodside Fire Protection District's annual chipper program is in full swing. Free of charge, the District offers the use...
Original post made by Andrea Gemmet on Jun. 6, 2007Last comment by Angela Hey, on Jun 13, 2007 at 10:51 pm | 1 comment | 6303 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Town Picnic - Corte Madera School - June 9thThe Town Picnic is on June 9th - its a lunch time event - come and meet PV residents. If you are new to the town come along,...
Original post made by Angela Hey on May. 29, 2007Last comment by , on May 29, 2007 at 2:25 pm | 1 comment | 5872 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Real estate firm's collapse affects local investorsThis story in the Mercury News about a real estate firm's collapse affects local investors: "Millions of dollars in real...
Original post made by Tipster on May. 15, 2007Last comment by , on May 15, 2007 at 10:57 am | 1 comment | 6066 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Off-Campus Student Photo ExhibitionThe Advanced Photography Students of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California are pleased to announce: An Exhibition...
Original post made by Lars Howlett on May. 14, 2007Last comment by , on May 14, 2007 at 3:41 pm | 1 comment | 3548 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Questionable proposal to save Woodcutter's cottageThe article in last week's Almanac about the Chilean woodcutter's cottage is comprehensive and informative. However, the...
Original post made by Bernie Bayuk on May. 3, 2007Last comment by , on May 3, 2007 at 10:47 am | 1 comment | 5957 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
The Red XsThe Red Xs “In wilderness is the preservation of the World” * Henry David Thoreau First, let me state...
Original post made by Roger G. Novesky on Apr. 30, 2007Last comment by Steve Toben, on May 2, 2007 at 11:36 am | 1 comment | 6603 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Conflicting views of financing PV Town Center projectThe following pro-and-con opinions, one by Portola Valley Mayor Ted Driscoll, the other by residents Charles Engles and Ed...
Original post made by Renee Batti on Apr. 10, 2007Last comment by , on Apr 10, 2007 at 3:27 pm | 1 comment | 6810 Views
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