Faces of Portola Valley

Portola Valley third grader teams up with Sheriff to track speeding cars

Wyatt, a 3rd grade student in Portola Valley, reached out to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office in February asking for help with his class

by Contributed Content
on March 25, 2026

Brenda Melton is new Executive Director of Jasper Ridge Farm

Jasper Ridge Farm has announced the appointment of Brenda Melton as its new Executive Director. Brenda, who began her new role on July 7, brings

by Linda Hubbard
on July 15, 2025

Report finds no misconduct by County Executive Officer Michael Callagy

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has publicly released the findings of a comprehensive, impartial investigation conducted by an external law firm regarding allegations

by Contributed Content
on May 22, 2025

Juan and Mercedes Navarro run local favorite gardening and gift shop

For the past 45 years, Juan and Mercedes Navarro have been meeting the gardening and gift needs of Portola Valley [and adjoining towns]. Juan and

by Mike Crisp
on May 5, 2025

Jack Jorgenson passes away at age 99 1/2

Long time Menlo Park icon Jack (John Decker) Jorgenson left us Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was 99 and a half, just short of his

by Contributed Content
on March 20, 2025

Maryellen McCabe makes beautiful handcrafted jewelry

Maryellen and Chris McCabe moved to Ladera in 1993 (with a five-year stint in Menlo Park) and raised four kids in the process, all of

by Contributed Content
on January 14, 2025

Henry Raab makes jewelry from local gemstones

Henry Raab’s passion for the natural world has led him to explore local geology and showcase its beauty through jewelry. Using a tile saw and

by Contributed Content
on November 7, 2024

Kally is the answer when seeking a non-alcoholic beverage

There's one thing Portola Valley residents Katie and Scott Mitic want to make clear about Kally — it's a grape-based beverage not a non-alcoholic wine.

by Linda Hubbard
on March 25, 2024

Violinist Livia Sohn is founder of Coast Live Music

Coast Live Music is a new non-profit in Portola Valley founded by concert violinist Livia Sohn, who first picked up the violin when she was

by Linda Hubbard
on February 28, 2024

Cindi Sears plays host to TheatreWorks visiting actors and staff

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley opens its doors to actors, directors, designers, and other theatre makers from around the world. As leader of the company's Volunteer Artist Hospitality

by Linda Hubbard
on July 11, 2023