PORTOLA VALLEY
Roberts market in Portola Valley: Commission postpones action
The Portola Valley Planning Commission on Wednesday night postponed action until Dec. 13 on a conditional use permit for the new Roberts market going in where John's Valley Fo... |
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on Dec 13, 2007 at 10:42 am by TGodfrey, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
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Roberts market could get use permit this week
The Portola Valley Planning Commission may issue a conditional use permit this week for the new Roberts market going in where John's Valley Foods used to be, near the corner o... |
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on Dec 5, 2007 at 3:37 pm by Joanna Gall, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Roberts Market could get use permit this week
Unfortunately, I can't be at the meeting about this at the historic schoolhouse tomorrow night, but I certainly hope the use permit is issued without further delay. I think ha... |
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on Dec 4, 2007 at 8:37 pm by Judy Lurie, a resident of the Portola Valley: Portola Valley Ranch neighborhood |
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New Roberts Market as a gathering place
The town of Portola Valley has been without a grocery store since July 2006, when John's Valley Foods closed after 29 years.
The new Roberts Market is likely to open in th... |
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on Nov 29, 2007 at 2:12 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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Portola Valley adopts new creek setback rules
As new or extensively remodeled homes go up on properties along Portola Valley's three major creeks -- Los Trancos, Corte Madera and Sausal -- the wild corridors along the ba... |
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on Nov 21, 2007 at 6:12 pm by Annelise Connell, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
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Portola Valley's New Green Town Center
You can watch an ongoing film series by local Portola Valley film maker, Steven Marra, as the new, Green, Portola Valley Town Center is created.
To watch:
Web Link... |
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on Sep 29, 2007 at 12:51 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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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 Woodside, is seriously considering opening a second s... |
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on Sep 25, 2007 at 8:31 pm by therese, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Dogs on leash on Coalmine Ridge
In response to Leashed dogs on Coalmine Ridge Tails , The Almanac 6/6/07, I would like to say that I am distressed at the dissension that has developed among the residents of ... |
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on Sep 4, 2007 at 9:09 am by isa, a resident of another community |
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Bicycle Accident on Los Trancos 8 26 07
Does anyone now what happened to the cyclist involved in the accident on Los Trancos yesterday early afternoon? Did they figure out what actually happend to cause the accident... |
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on Aug 27, 2007 at 4:50 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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Heist nets $17,000 in materials from Portola Valley Town Center
A thief or thieves stole an estimated $17,000 in materials Aug. 4 and 5 from a locked equipment container at the Portola Valley Town Center construction site, said Sgt. Gary ... |
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on Aug 15, 2007 at 6:16 am by Annelise Connell, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
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Truck crash?
Does anybody know anything about a truck crash on Ramona Road? There's been no report, although the road was closed all day with a CHP car standing by. Supposedly, a gravel ... |
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on Aug 13, 2007 at 11:59 am by Richard Hine, managing editor of The Almanac |
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Combat ritual between two male rattlesnakes in Portola Valley
Click here Web Link to view a video of a combat ritual between two male Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes (Crotalus viridis oreganos) on the Anni... |
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on Jul 29, 2007 at 7:19 pm by Uncle Heavy, a resident of the Portola Valley: Westridge neighborhood |
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Cyclist hospitalized after collision
A woman cyclist suffered a fractured skull and facial trauma in a bike-versus-car accident June 30 on Alpine Road, west of Golden Oak Drive, in Portola Valley, according to th... |
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on Jul 13, 2007 at 11:15 am by Concerned Cyclist, a resident of another community |
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Driver not at fault in bicycle fatality, CHP says
The Sand Hill Road traffic accident that killed bicyclist and Portola Valley resident Rodney Smith apparently happened as a result of Mr. Smith turning from the eastbound bike... |
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on Jul 3, 2007 at 5:10 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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Chipper helps reduce fire season danger
Woodside Fire Protection District's annual chipper program is in full swing. Free of charge, the District offers the use of its wood chipper to residents who go through the tr... |
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on Jun 13, 2007 at 10:51 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Town Picnic - Corte Madera School - June 9th
The 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, if you are an old timer look out for new residents... |
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on May 29, 2007 at 2:25 pm by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Real estate firm's collapse affects local investors
This story in the Mercury News about a real estate firm's collapse affects local investors:
"Millions of dollars in real estate investors' money has apparently disappeared w... |
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on May 15, 2007 at 10:57 am by Tipster, a resident of another community |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Off-Campus Student Photo Exhibition
The Advanced Photography Students of Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, California are pleased to announce:
An Exhibition of Photographs from the U.S. / Mexico Border an... |
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on May 14, 2007 at 3:41 pm by Lars Howlett, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Questionable proposal to save Woodcutter's cottage
The article in last week's Almanac about the Chilean woodcutter's cottage is comprehensive and informative.
However, the proposal to preserve it as a reminder of the 19th c... |
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on May 3, 2007 at 10:47 am by Bernie Bayuk, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
The Red Xs
The Red Xs
“In wilderness is the preservation of the World” *
Henry David Thoreau
First, let me state that I have donated to the New Portola Valley Center. I d... |
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on May 2, 2007 at 11:36 am by Steve Toben, a resident of the Portola Valley: Woodside Highlands neighborhood |
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Conflicting views of financing PV Town Center project
The following pro-and-con opinions, one by Portola Valley Mayor Ted Driscoll, the other by residents Charles Engles and Ed Wells, were published in a column in the Almanac's A... |
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on Apr 10, 2007 at 3:27 pm by Renee Batti, news editor of The Almanac |
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Drunk Driver Kills/Injures two
The recent news report described a Spanish-speaking worker from Spring Down Farms involved in a drunk driving accident recently in Portola Valley. He killed one person and s... |
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on Apr 9, 2007 at 6:45 pm by mpresident, a resident of the Menlo Park: Downtown neighborhood |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Town of Portola Valley courts, baseball field and children's play yard at Town Hall closing April 17
The construction for the Town of Portola Valley New Town Center continues to gather momentum. The old buildings have been removed, a new maintenance shed has been constructed... |
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on Mar 30, 2007 at 9:33 am by Steven Willis, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Barack Obama raise $453,000 in Portola Valley
Re this story: "Barack Obama raises $453,000 in Portola Valley" Web Link
O.K., I'll make a kick-off 2008 presidential e... |
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on Mar 25, 2007 at 9:54 am by theopaul, a resident of another community |
PORTOLA VALLEY
Town Council to consider a loan from the county
At its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Town Council of Portola Valley plans to talk about asking for a $4 million line of credit with San Mateo County so as to ensure ... |
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on Feb 27, 2007 at 12:03 pm by David Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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