Faces of Portola Valley

Blumenkranz Vineyard: a bit of Burgundy in Portola Valley

Shopping in Roberts Market in Portola Valley one day, we came across a Pinot Noir from Blumenkranz Vineyards. "Oh, that's the name of my dermatologist,"

by Linda Hubbard
on June 23, 2023

Linda Millard talks about the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Talking with Portola Valley resident Linda Millard transports the listener to Kenya, a country she's visited almost every year since the late '70s. We also

by Linda Hubbard
on June 6, 2023

Meet Carolyn Billheimer — quilter extraordinaire

Ladera resident Carolyn Billheimer  has been quilting for many years. It started when her children were little, and her mother-in-law visited and taught quilt making

by Linda Schuck
on May 27, 2023

Debra Meyerson honored with 2023 Stroke Survivor Hero Award

Ladera resident Debra Meyerson was named the American Stroke Association’s (ASA) 2023 Stroke Survivor Hero in recognition of her efforts to use her experience as

by Contributed Content
on May 21, 2023

Campbell and Quintin Muffly make their Junior Bach Festival debut

Two Portola Valley youngsters — Campbell and Quintin Muffly who both play classical guitar — will be performing in their first Junior Bach Festival on

by Linda Hubbard
on March 14, 2023

Meet Kris Jensen — Jasper Ridge Farm’s new Executive Director

Kris Jensen has worked for a number of non-profits in his career. But this is the first time his office is in a barn! "I'm

by Linda Hubbard
on March 2, 2023

Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman to participate in Stroke Across America

Ladera residents Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman will pedal across the country to build awareness for stroke, aphasia, and the importance of rebuilding identity as a critical

by Linda Hubbard
on May 11, 2022

Windy Hill performs at Portola Town Center on August 26

Ryan Breen returns home with his Windy Hill bluegrass band playing the first (free) concert in over 18 months on Thursday, August 26, at the

by Linda Hubbard
on August 24, 2021

Exploring the photographic world of David Madison

On our way to interview David Madison at his Portola Valley home about his 50 plus years photographing Stanford football games, InMenlo founder Scott Loftesness

by Linda Hubbard
on July 7, 2021

New York Times cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth speaks to Menlo Rotary

Since her book This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyber Weapons Arms Race was released, New York Times cybersecurity journalist Nicole

by Linda Hubbard
on April 13, 2021