Town of Woodside

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

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

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

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