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Smuin Ballet on-demand film series makes a stage out of local landscapesSmuin Contemporary Ballet's Offstage/Onscreen series takes literally the idea that "all the world's a stage" -- or at least...
Original post made on Feb. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 2015 Views
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Spring Down owner gifts equestrian center to Portola ValleyThe Spring Down Equestrian Center will be gifted to the town of Portola Valley in the future. Owner Carol Goodstein says...
Original post made on Feb. 18, 2021Last comment by pearl, on Feb 18, 2021 at 3:12 pm | 1 comment | 8668 Views
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School districts put tax measures on upcoming ballotsTwo school parcel tax measures will go before voters this spring and next fall. The measures aim to maintain current educational...
Original post made on Jan. 29, 2021Last comment by MPCSD Public Information Officer, on Feb 8, 2021 at 9:44 am | 13 comments | 5862 Views
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Portola Valley: What to expect in the year aheadHousing and wildfires are top of mind for Maryann Derwin, Portola Valley's mayor for 2021. Read the full story here https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2021/02/03/portola-valley-what-...
Original post made on Feb. 3, 2021Last comment by Ulrich Aldag, on Feb 4, 2021 at 5:01 pm | 2 comments | 4342 Views
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Letter to the editorStanford Wedge project Read the full letter here https://www.almanacnews.com/print/story/2021/01/29/letter-to-the-editor...
Original post made on Jan. 30, 2021Last comment by Rusty Day, on Jan 30, 2021 at 9:15 am | 1 comment | 1410 Views
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Portola Valley: Town begins public meeting process for Stanford housing projectPortola Valley kicked off the process of reviewing Stanford's housing project known as the "Stanford Wedge" with a well-attended...
Original post made on Jan. 22, 2021Last comment by Rusty Day, on Jan 30, 2021 at 2:19 am | 5 comments | 7157 Views
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Guest opinion: 'A very dangerous place for fire' in Portola ValleyIn an op-ed, Portola Valley resident Rusty Day writes about his concerns about fire hazards stemming from a proposed Stanford...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2021Last comment by Meg, on Jan 26, 2021 at 11:04 pm | 6 comments | 6315 Views
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California health leaders lift regional stay-at-home ordersThe California Department of Public Health ended regional stay-at-home orders on Monday morning, effective immediately for...
Original post made on Jan. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 4716 Views
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Costs staggering to reopen local schools amid pandemicIt costs a lot to reopen a school during a pandemic. Local elementary school districts have reported spending hundreds of...
Original post made on Dec. 30, 2020Last comment by awatkins, on Dec 30, 2020 at 6:23 pm | 2 comments | 5337 Views
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California joins Oregon, Washington asking people to limit travel, self-quarantine over spiking COVID-19 casesIn response to recent spikes in COVID-19 cases around the country, California joined two other western states Friday asking...
Original post made on Nov. 16, 2020There are no comments yet. 4334 Views
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Menlo Park City Council race: Early results show Wolosin in leadThe most recent election results from San Mateo County show Menlo Park District 3 candidate Jen Wolosin in the lead. Read...
Original post made on Nov. 12, 2020There are no comments yet. 6111 Views
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Editorial: Jeff Aalfs and Sarah Wernikoff for Portola Valley Town CouncilWith only two seats on the council to fill, voters need to make a choice between incumbent Jeff Aalfs and challengers Sarah...
Original post made on Oct. 5, 2020Last comment by Meg, on Oct 7, 2020 at 12:10 pm | 4 comments | 7073 Views
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Cal Fire lifts remaining evacuation orders from CZU fires in San Mateo CountyCal Fire on Sunday announced that all evacuation orders stemming from the CZU Lightning Complex fires that ignited in August...
Original post made on Oct. 6, 2020There are no comments yet. 3936 Views
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Study: High-speed rail could slow down emergency responders on PeninsulaDespite a decade of delays, funding uncertainties and political hurdles, California's embattled high-speed rail project continues...
Original post made on Jul. 12, 2020Last comment by Aldin Lee, on Oct 3, 2020 at 6:11 pm | 23 comments | 25781 Views
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Jeff Aalfs and Sarah Wernikoff for Portola Valley Town CouncilThere are plenty of things that unify the four candidates for Portola Valley Town Council: a deep love for the town's rural...
Original post made on Oct. 2, 2020Last comment by Jeff Klugman, on Oct 2, 2020 at 3:14 pm | 1 comment | 2586 Views
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Portola Valley man accused of sexually assaulting minor pleads not guiltyA 19-year-old Portola Valley man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl has pleaded not guilty,...
Original post made on Oct. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 7006 Views
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New faces join Portola Valley Town Council race, while a longtime council member is not running for reelectionNewcomers have joined the Portola Valley Town Council race, while a longtime council member has decided not to run for reelection....
Original post made on Jul. 31, 2020Last comment by Meg, on Sep 4, 2020 at 3:13 pm | 9 comments | 7841 Views
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Portola Valley council candidate sees budget, housing as top issuesAngela Hey, a 29-year Portola Valley resident and management consultant who has served on the town's Bicycle, Pedestrian...
Original post made on Sep. 2, 2020Last comment by Bob Pierce, on Sep 2, 2020 at 4:17 pm | 1 comment | 4174 Views
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Thursday: Portola Valley School District to discuss school waiver in special board meetingThe Portola Valley School District has called a special meeting of the school board Thursday, Aug. 27, to discuss a waiver...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2020Last comment by Parent, on Aug 28, 2020 at 7:29 am | 3 comments | 5828 Views
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Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs seeks third termElection Day on Nov. 3 will mark the first time Portola Valley Mayor Jeff Aalfs runs for a contested council seat, as well...
Original post made on Aug. 16, 2020Last comment by Concerned, on Aug 21, 2020 at 11:16 am | 19 comments | 3402 Views
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