Town of Portola Valley

Santa will soon be on the way — how to track his sleigh

Writes Heather Brown Richardson: "On December 24, 2025, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, will celebrate seventy years of tracking Santa’s sleigh." She

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2025

Chef José Andrés brings Zaytinya to the Peninsula

Those who are long time followers of Chef José Andrés are undoubtedly not surprised. Zaytinya Palo Alto, which debuted earlier this month at the Stanford

by Linda Hubbard
on December 17, 2025

Sights from The Village Chabad’s Grand Chanukah Festival

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, The Village Chabad hosted a Grand Chanukah Festival at the Portola Valley Town Center. State Senator Josh Becker was among

by Linda Hubbard
on December 16, 2025

Grand Chanukah Festival comes to Portola Valley Town Center on December 14

On Sunday, December 14, 2025,  from 2:00–4:00 pm The Village Chabad is hosting a Grand Chanukah Festival at the Portola Valley Town Center (765 Portola

by Contributed Content
on December 12, 2025

San Mateo County launches coordinated push to combat human trafficking ahead of Super Bowl, World Cup Matches

As the Bay Area prepares to host the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, San Mateo County officials convened local, state and

by Contributed Content
on December 9, 2025

Santa’s Village celebrates over 60 years offering holiday trees and decor

For over 60 years, Santa's Village in Portola Valley has offered Christmas trees grown in Oregon and Washington. Varieties include Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Nordmann

by Linda Hubbard
on December 5, 2025

Get ready for Giving Tuesday on December 2 with this list of local non-profits

Entering its 13th year, Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, kicking off the charitable season when many focus on their holiday and

by Linda Hubbard
on December 1, 2025

How to keep your holiday deliveries safe from theft

The holiday season is ramping up which means more deliveries arriving at your doorstep. Make sure your gifts make it safely into your hands with

by Contributed Content
on November 29, 2025

How local streets stack up in recent pavement condition survey

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission recently released its Pavement Condition Index, with street scores ranging from 0 to 100 (brand new). As reported by the San

by Linda Hubbard
on November 17, 2025

Kenneth Binder is new sheriff of San Mateo County

  Kenneth Binder, former Undersheriff of Santa Clara County, has been appointed the new sheriff of San Mateo County by a vote of 4-1. The

by Linda Hubbard
on November 12, 2025