Town of Portola Valley

Chef de Cuisine Bryan Thuerk’s culinary skills on display at Flea Street

Bryan Thuerk was introduced to Flea Street on his 21st birthday. "My dad chose the restaurant, telling me 'There is this place we want you

by Linda Hubbard
on June 18, 2021

Jacob Cohen is Menlo Park puzzle maker with a philanthropic bent

Menlo Park teen Jacob Cohen has been interested in puzzles for almost his whole life. It started when he did the New York Times crossword

by Linda Hubbard
on June 17, 2021

The Torch Is Burning showcases Olympic sports photography at Art Ventures Gallery in Menlo Park

An exhibition of Olympic sports photography displaying the work of David Burnett, David Madison and John Todd opens Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Art Ventures

by Linda Hubbard
on June 16, 2021

What you need to know about the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions on June 15

  As California lifts most COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday, June 15, County of San Mateo leaders today encouraged all eligible individuals to take advantage of

by Contributed Content
on June 14, 2021

Menlo-Atherton High School celebrates 70th graduating class

On Thursday afternoon, June 3, 2021, 572 students walked across Coach Park Field, becoming the 70th graduating class in Menlo-Atherton High School history. Speeches were

by Isabelle Stid
on June 4, 2021

Spotted: Norbert wishing local grads Congrats!

At least that's what we think Ladera's favorite dinosaur is doing. We hope he doesn't bite down too hard on the class of 2021! Photo

by Linda Hubbard
on June 4, 2021

Summer nights at Filoli begin May 27

Every Thursday night beginning May 27 through September 23, Filoli offers evening admission to enjoy the tranquil setting of twilight in the Garden. The historic

by Contributed Content
on May 26, 2021

County of San Mateo reviews guidance on face coverings, gatherings and travel

While people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must wear face coverings in businesses and crowded spaces both indoors and outdoors, they can ditch the

by Contributed Content
on May 19, 2021

How Yuhui Chen kept SBM Fitness afloat during the pandemic

Editor's note: This is a one in a series of posts looking at how local small businesses survived the pandemic. In 2010, Yuhui Chen, founder

by Brianna Caldwell
on May 18, 2021

Locals must wait until June 15, 2021 to shed masks indoors

Vaccinated people eager to shed their masks based on recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance will need to wait a little longer, according

by Linda Hubbard
on May 17, 2021