Town of Portola Valley

Snow on the western hills captured readers’ attention

A number of readers emailed photos of the snow on the western hills. Above is one that Ole Agesen took while cycling on Old La

by Linda Hubbard
on February 25, 2023

Shout out to the lavender creme brûlée at Flea Street

Not being much of a dessert eater, I can usually pass. My spouse, on the other hand, has a bit of a sweet tooth. A

by Linda Hubbard
on February 25, 2023

Q&A with Allen Weiner on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Laws of War

One year ago today, on February 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine, embarking on an unprovoked military aggression against an independent European country — sparking

by Contributed Content
on February 24, 2023

Atherton resident Edan Cui wins Pacific Grove City Championship

Edan Cui of Atherton made three straight birdies on his back nine to capture the AmateurGolf.com Pacific Grove City Championship by one stroke over Niall

by Contributed Content
on February 21, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Dealing with college admission stress

It’s that time of year again: No, not Pisces season. College acceptance — and rejection — season. At M-A, the energy is electric, and not

by Dylan Lanier
on February 20, 2023

Kepler’s presents Senator Bernie Sanders in conversation with John Nichols

Kepler’s is presenting Senator Bernie Sanders and The Nation’s National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols in adiscussion of Sanders’ new book, It’s OK To Be Angry

by Contributed Content
on February 19, 2023

Registration for Spring Public Hikes at Djerassi is now open

Participating in one of the Public Sculpture Hikes on the 583-acre ranch that houses the Djerassi Resident Artists Program has long been a favorite activity

by Linda Hubbard
on February 18, 2023

Nicole Chen is the author of two new children’s books

Call it her local debut: This morning Menlo Park resident — and newly-minted children's book author — Nicole Chen spoke with two different group of

by Linda Hubbard
on February 17, 2023

Applicants sought for Trustee Area Seven on San Mateo County Board of Education

The San Mateo County Board of Education is seeking applications from those interested in serving the remaining term of Trustee Joe Ross, who will step

by Contributed Content
on February 15, 2023