PORTOLA VALLEY Portola Valley: No leads in oak tree beheadings Violence was done to the tops of about 25 oak trees late last year along the 500 block of Portola Road in Portola Valley, a town known for its pride in its trees.
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PORTOLA VALLEY Guest opinion: A counterpoint on Stanford's Alpine trail A recent guest opinion in the Almanac by my Ladera neighbor Lennie Roberts did not fairly represent the pertinent issues regarding the Alpine Road Trail. I will focus solely o... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 17, 2011 at 12:22 pm There have been 20 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 23, 2011 at 9:49 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Police calls: Assault at Portola Valley fire station Crime reports from Portola Valley, Atherton, Woodside and Menlo Park.
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PORTOLA VALLEY Ally Howe swims to gold medal in 100 backstroke USA Junior Nationals: A year ago, Sacred Heart Prep sophomore Ally Howe of Portola Valley was still working with her developmental coach. On Thursday, she became a Junio... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 15, 2011 at 12:57 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2011 at 12:57 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Burlgary suspect on the loose near Woodside/Portola Valley border Deputies from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office are looking in Portola Valley and Woodside for a burglary suspect described as white, 5 feet 8 inches tall with a shaved h... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:44 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 12, 2011 at 3:44 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Portola Valley: Steel deer sculpture under repair Portola Valley's rust-brown deer of steel will be returning soon to the lawn at Triangle Park at the corner of Alpine and Portola roads. Sculptor Kristine Taylor of Corte Mad... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Aug 12, 2011 at 1:52 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 12, 2011 at 2:42 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Police calls: Jewelry missing from Atherton home Recent crime reports from Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley and Menlo Park.
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PORTOLA VALLEY Wengert to seek re-election to PV council Ann Wengert, whose term on the Portola Valley Town Council expires in November, said she plans to run for re-election.
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PORTOLA VALLEY Jasper Ridge burn set for July 18 A prescribed burn will be held Monday (July 18) on 1.2 acres of grassland in the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, according to a press release from Stanford University.
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PORTOLA VALLEY Stanford Hospital project wins final approval After an unexpected last-minute delay, Stanford University Medical Center's bid to dramatically expand its hospital facilities surged past the finish line Monday night when th... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jul 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY 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 slightly at the empty intersection, then continues ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 30, 2011 at 8:46 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 1, 2011 at 8:28 am.
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 address bicycling issues, including safety and sharing... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 30, 2011 at 5:37 pm There have been 9 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 22, 2011 at 1:01 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Portola Valley budget would impact traffic patrol Portola Valley residents and drivers passing through town may, in coming months, experience a new presence on the side of the road: a deputy sheriff on a motorcycle. The Town... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 22, 2011 at 4:23 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 23, 2011 at 1:20 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Portola Valley town manager to retire Angie Howard, the town manager of Portola Valley, said she hopes that before April 2012, the town will find a location suitable for several below-market-rate (BMR) homes and t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 21, 2011 at 8:37 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jun 21, 2011 at 8:37 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Portola Valley town manager to retire Angie Howard, the town manager of Portola Valley, said she hopes that before April 2012, the town will find a location suitable for several below-market-rate (BMR) homes and t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 21, 2011 at 8:10 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 22, 2011 at 7:03 am.
PORTOLA VALLEY Ladera bank robbery suspect arrested; photo released A suspect in the April 4 robbery of the Chase Bank in Ladera was arrested Wednesday in Santa Barbara. In custody on robbery charges is Raymond Donald Davenport (photo), 51, a ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Jun 3, 2011 at 1:46 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jun 8, 2011 at 1:01 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Portola Valley cancels Saturday's town picnic Due to forecasts of stormy weather on Saturday the town of Portola Valley has decided to cancel its town picnic scheduled for that day.
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PORTOLA VALLEY Portola Valley may form panel to address bike safety issues Portola Valley may emulate Woodside and establish a regular forum for bicycle-related issues. A formal discussion of the matter is likely at an upcoming Town Council meeting.
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PORTOLA VALLEY Shorenstein estate may be split into 3 parcels The Portola Valley Planning Commission will consider a proposal to set in motion the preparation and approval of a map subdividing the 11.6 acres of the Walter Shorenstein es... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 18, 2011 at 7:16 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 18, 2011 at 7:16 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Viral infection closes The Sequoias' dining room The dining room is closed and residents are taking meals in their apartments at The Sequoias retirement community in Portola Valley in response to a highly contagious viral in... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 18, 2011 at 4:33 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 18, 2011 at 4:33 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Thursday: Flight night in Portola Valley Fans of powered flight may want to attend a celebration of model airplanes as they gracefully and quietly navigate the indoor air of Portola Valley's Community Hall at Town C... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 18, 2011 at 1:01 pm
PORTOLA VALLEY Ladera: Women's clinic to close doors this fall For decades, Ladera has been home to a women's medical clinic on Alpine Road just east of the Ladera Community Church. But come the fall, when the lease expires, the Portola ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 17, 2011 at 11:25 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on May 18, 2011 at 12:14 pm.
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 in private. An attorney representing Californi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on May 9, 2011 at 1:04 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on May 9, 2011 at 1:04 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Portola Valley: Road work to last through June The stretch of Alpine Road that enters Portola Valley from Ladera is on deck for resurfacing, part of the annual road repair program that starts this year on April 25 and cont... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Apr 22, 2011 at 9:34 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Apr 22, 2011 at 9:34 pm.
PORTOLA VALLEY Second mountain lion spotted in Woodside A mountain lion was spotted early this morning in Woodside, the second such sighting to occur in the town in as many days, emergency officials said.
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