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PV councilman-elect say he'll uphold 'nature trumps structure' ethic
Jeff Aalfs, appointed by the Town Council to the Architectural & Site Control Commission (ASCC) in December 2008, is poised to join the council himself in December. He and in... |
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on Sep 8, 2011 at 3:08 pm by pvrez, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Portola Valley schools: Possible misappropriation of funds uncovered
The Portola Valley School District is seeking a loan from the county education office to cover a projected, unexpected deficit after auditors found evidence of the possible mi... |
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on May 4, 2012 at 1:44 pm by Interested onlooker, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Portola Valley town official leaves abruptly
The staff at Town Hall in Portola Valley is one person smaller with the abrupt departure of Assistant Town Manager Janet McDougall after four years with the town.
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on Sep 9, 2011 at 5:01 pm by Julie , a resident of the Portola Valley: Portola Valley Ranch neighborhood |
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Supes give red light to Ladera traffic lights
The county has put the brakes on a controversial proposal to spend $500,000 to install traffic lights on Alpine Road at two intersections in Ladera -- at La Mesa and La Cuest... |
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on Jul 17, 2012 at 2:26 am by Angela Hey, a resident of the Portola Valley: Brookside Park neighborhood |
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Road safety: Portola Valley reshapes traffic committee
Portola Valley changes name and mission of its traffic committee to focus on problems and conflicts between bicyclist, drivers and pedestrians.
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on Oct 7, 2011 at 3:42 pm by A Person, a resident of another community |
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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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on Sep 24, 2011 at 11:36 pm by Sally, a resident of the Atherton: West Atherton neighborhood |
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Playground closure in Portola Valley
Announcement from the town of Portola Valley:
Posted Date: 3/19/2010
The playground at the Town Center will be temporarily closed this coming Monday and Tuesday (March 22... |
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on Mar 19, 2010 at 12:37 pm by Poster, a resident of another community |
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Portola Valley housing plan faces opposition
In an opening salvo, critics unloaded on the Portola Valley Town Council on June 27 over the town's plans to buy a property at 900 Portola Road, where homes affordable to mode... |
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on Jul 10, 2012 at 10:12 am by PVfan, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
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Remembering Andy Garcia on 10th anniversary of 9/11
The annual Andy Garcia 5K run, walk and bike event in Portola Valley will be held on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. The community event is held in memory of Andrew Sonny Garcia o... |
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on Sep 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm by Helena, a resident of another community |
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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... |
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on Aug 15, 2011 at 12:57 pm by Hector Flamenco, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Enforce the County leash law
It is high time that the Town Council put a stop to the use of the Town Center as a dog park. Too many people are coming from outside and within the town and letting their do... |
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on Oct 10, 2012 at 11:07 am by Sue Luce, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
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Portola Valley: Council to allow contract to expire on nursery purchase
Portola Valley residents applauded a late-night decision on Wednesday, Dec. 12, by the Town Council to not extend a contract to acquire a former plant nursery at 900 Portola ... |
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on Dec 17, 2012 at 5:21 pm by PV resident, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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Police calls: Jewelry missing from Atherton home
Recent crime reports from Atherton, Woodside, Portola Valley and Menlo Park.
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on Jul 27, 2011 at 9:26 am by Dave Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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Should barn be allowed in 'the meadow'
Portola Valley: A few ambiguous phrases in the town's general plan about a scenic field of grass -- commonly referred to as "the meadow" -- along the scenic corridor of Portol... |
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on Nov 9, 2011 at 8:53 pm by Peter Carpenter, a resident of the Atherton: Lindenwood neighborhood |
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Portola Valley schools: Budget crisis to lead to better oversight policies
This is an expanded version of an article published earlier. Already struggling to address a projected deficit of $854,000 in the next school year, the Portola Valley ... |
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on May 26, 2012 at 10:00 am by s&s\'s parent, a resident of the Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley neighborhood |
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RECENT HOME SALES
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on Nov 12, 2011 at 1:10 am by Peter, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Hanretty aftermath: School districts take steps to prevent future financial misdeeds
While both the Woodside and Portola Valley school districts have put measures in place to try to make it more difficult for their funds to be misused in the future, officials ... |
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on Nov 3, 2012 at 7:33 pm by Trust, a resident of the Portola Valley: Portola Valley Ranch neighborhood |
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Portola Valley to recharge electric cars
The town of Portola Valley is considering collecting $2 an hour to use one of the four electric-vehicle charging stations to be installed at Town Center at 765 Portola Road w... |
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on Oct 26, 2011 at 1:35 pm by Dave Boyce, Almanac staff writer |
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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... |
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on Jul 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm by Gunther Steinberg, a resident of the Portola Valley: Ladera neighborhood |
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Portola Valley council takes next step to buy nursery site for affordable housing
The Portola Valley Town Council on Sept. 12 took another step in its plans to buy a 1.68-acre former nursery on Portola Road for eight to 12 small homes affordable to people o... |
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on Sep 18, 2012 at 1:35 pm by Lane, a resident of the Woodside: Family Farm/Hidden Valley neighborhood |
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Stanford officials look to solve Searsville dilemma
Stanford University officials are facing a mountain of decisions regarding what to do with Searsville Reservoir, which is slowly filling up with silt, in addition to dealing w... |
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on Jan 20, 2013 at 1:38 pm by Matt S., a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood |
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Los Trancos Woods: Fire destroys garage, two vehicles and part of house
A two-alarm structure fire significantly damaged a home at 5 Joaquin Road in Los Trancos Woods after destroying the garage, two vehicles inside the garage and parts of the at... |
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on Aug 28, 2012 at 5:52 pm by Amelia Gough, a resident of the Portola Valley: Los Trancos Woods/Vista Verde neighborhood |
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Customers save Ladera's pizza restaurant
With the help of the community, a crisis has passed at the Round Table restaurant on Alpine Road in Ladera.
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on Oct 10, 2011 at 9:54 am by jeannie, a resident of another community |
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Portola Valley Town Council and planning commissioners to meet over 'meadow preserve'
The long conversation will continue for a few months more in official and unofficial circles of Portola Valley as to whether a vineyard is right for the grassy field at 555 P... |
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on Sep 27, 2012 at 2:16 pm by Anaughtymuse, a resident of another community |
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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... |
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on May 18, 2011 at 1:01 pm by Editor, The Almanac Online |
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