Town of Portola Valley

Artist Flo deBretagne works with residents at Willow Commons on three new murals

Local artist Flo deBretagne is back at it, bringing color and connection to the community — this time at Willow Commons, an intentional apartment community

by Linda Hubbard
on March 2, 2026

Meet new SMC sheriff Ken Binder in Portola Valley on February 21

Join San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller on Saturday, February 21, at 3:00 pm at Robert's Market in Portola Valley (4420 Alpine Road) to meet

by Linda Hubbard
on February 18, 2026

County supervisors Ray Mueller and Jackie Speier host forum on E-bike, E-motorcycle safety and regulation

With faster electric bikes and electric motorcycles becoming more common, two San Mateo County supervisors recently called for a countywide response to strengthen safety rules

by Contributed Content
on February 16, 2026

Coast Live Music presents The Viano Quartet on February 7

On Saturday, February 7, Coast Live Music presents one of the world’s leading string quartets — The Viano Quartet — in the intimacy of the

by Contributed Content
on February 5, 2026

Super Bowl LX: Sign up for emergency alerts during Bay Area events

Officials are expecting over 100,000 visitors in the Bay Area for Super Bowl LX. There will be a week of events leading up to the

by Contributed Content
on January 29, 2026

Scenes from Sunday’s Portola Valley Wildlife Day

Portola Valley Wildlife Day took place on Sunday, January 25, at the Town Center. Hosted by the Nature and Science Committee, the event focused on

by Linda Hubbard
on January 26, 2026

Portola Valley Wildlife Day takes place on January 25

On Sunday, January 25 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, kids and adults are invited to come to the Portola Valley Town Center (765 Portola Rd.)

by Contributed Content
on January 24, 2026

Good news! The three orphaned mountain lion cubs are doing well

One year ago, three orphaned mountain lion cubs ( later named Fern, Thistle, and Spruce) were rescued in Portola Valley after their mother — likely

by Contributed Content
on January 16, 2026

Thomas J. Fogarty, MD passes away at age 91

Editor's note: The following obituary was posted on the Fogarty Innovation website. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our founder,

by Contributed Content
on January 7, 2026

What caught InMenlo readers’ attention in 2025?

The news that loved ones had died — some tragically — caught the attention of InMenlo readers in 2025. At the top of the list

by Linda Hubbard
on December 31, 2025