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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 | 14560 Views
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Judge finds witness tampering in ADA lawsuitTwo defendants have been caught tampering with a witness in a lawsuit against a San Jose law firm that has sued thousands...
Original post made on Jul. 8, 2019Last comment by crooksd, on Jul 9, 2019 at 9:31 am | 6 comments | 14427 Views
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Anthony Andrighetto, 21, was 'terrific athlete'Anthony C. Andrighetto grew up a Woodside kid in a Portola Valley neighborhood -- Woodside's Family Farm/Hidden Valley is...
Original post made on Oct. 25, 2011Last comment by Elle, on Aug 8, 2012 at 5:33 pm | 4 comments | 13836 Views
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Portola Valley: Con men scam local author and physicianIt can happen to the best and the brightest, apparently. Physician, author, speaker and world traveler Walter Bortz of Portola...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2014Last comment by Glenn, on Aug 15, 2014 at 2:36 pm | 13 comments | 13489 Views
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'Massive' public records request escalates battle over Portola Valley's housing elementTwo Portola Valley residents filed a huge public records request, seeking to shield their neighborhood from being designated...
Original post made on Mar. 21, 2022Last comment by new guy, on May 6, 2022 at 9:31 am | 26 comments | 13345 Views
PORTOLA VALLEY
Portola Valley schools: Possible misappropriation of funds uncoveredThe Portola Valley School District is seeking a loan from the county education office to cover a projected, unexpected deficit...
Original post made on May. 3, 2012Last comment by Interested onlooker, on May 4, 2012 at 1:44 pm | 13 comments | 13263 Views
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Molly Alexander, owner of Alpine Inn in Portola Valley, dies at 93Amelia "Molly" Alexander, for years the proprietress of the Alpine Inn in Portola Valley, was until a few years ago a familiar...
Original post made on Jun. 27, 2017Last comment by Jean Erreca, on Oct 4, 2017 at 7:47 pm | 9 comments | 12973 Views
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'Very scary, very frustrating': Portola Valley homeowners face nonrenewal of homeowners insuranceWith all eyes on wildfire risk in California, especially in wildand-urban interfaces, residents like those in Portola Valley...
Original post made on Aug. 25, 2021Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Aug 27, 2021 at 11:45 pm | 6 comments | 12714 Views
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Feature story: It's a wrap for Rita WilliamsIt's no coincidence that award-winning reporter Rita Williams of Portola Valley is retiring from Channel 2 (KTVU-TV) on Feb....
Original post made on Feb. 27, 2013Last comment by Kathie, on Feb 27, 2013 at 11:09 am | 2 comments | 12599 Views
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Hanretty gets pension despite his convictionTim Hanretty, the former Woodside and Portola Valley school official who was recently released on probation from state prison...
Original post made on Dec. 18, 2013Last comment by SteveC, on Dec 20, 2013 at 2:48 pm | 9 comments | 12157 Views
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Stanford officials look to solve Searsville dilemmaStanford University officials are facing a mountain of decisions regarding what to do with Searsville Reservoir, which is...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2013Last comment by Matt S., on Jan 20, 2013 at 1:38 pm | 3 comments | 11767 Views
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Police calls: Resident defrauded by vacation home ownerCrime and accident reports from West Menlo Park, Ladera, Portola Valley, Woodside and Menlo Park. Read the full story here...
Original post made on Jan. 17, 2014Last comment by Hanky B, on Jan 17, 2014 at 5:46 pm | 4 comments | 11631 Views
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New and sturdy buttress for Ramona Road in Los Trancos WoodsA new and massive retaining wall of sturdy wooden and steel beams topped by concrete now rests alongside the 200 block of...
Original post made on Sep. 26, 2013Last comment by Ken Kormanak, on Sep 26, 2013 at 10:55 am | 1 comment | 11594 Views
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Portola Kitchen brings Italian cuisine to LaderaIn five weeks time, Mike Wallau has transformed Mike's Cafe, into a rustic Italian restaurant featuring farm-to-table food,...
Original post made on Aug. 23, 2012Last comment by Jim, on Nov 28, 2013 at 11:36 am | 3 comments | 11432 Views
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Police calls: Crime reports from Portola Valley, Atherton, Menlo ParkThis information is from the Menlo Park and Atherton police departments and the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 25, 2017There are no comments yet. 11238 Views
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Portola Valley: Open space district acquires 79 acresAlready rich in open space, the town of Portola Valley is richer still with the gift Tuesday (Nov. 15) to the Midpeninsula...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2011Last comment by J.Booth, on Apr 1, 2015 at 9:38 pm | 17 comments | 11124 Views
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Portola Valley man missing since WednesdayVolunteers are holding a search party today (Nov. 4) to try to locate 55-year-old Portola Valley resident Marc Bajet, who...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2018Last comment by Lael Bajet, on Nov 4, 2018 at 3:26 pm | 1 comment | 11005 Views
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Portola Valley: Armed men invade occupied home, take cash and jewelryThree armed men invaded an occupied house on Golden Oak Drive in Portola Valley around 10:30 p.m. Sunday (June 12) and stole...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2016Last comment by Member, on Jun 14, 2016 at 1:28 pm | 6 comments | 10912 Views
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Judge rules against restaurateur Russell Deutsch in tax-evasion caseA San Mateo County judge on May 26 denied a motion by attorneys defending Portola Valley resident and restaurateur Russell...
Original post made on May. 27, 2016Last comment by Menlo Voter., on May 29, 2016 at 12:12 pm | 9 comments | 10841 Views
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Couple plead no contest to burglariesA San Jose couple, accused of several 2013 Peninsula burglaries, including the theft of a Porsche in Portola Valley, has...
Original post made on Sep. 18, 2014Last comment by Mark Toshland, on Sep 19, 2014 at 7:40 am | 3 comments | 10616 Views
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