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Making do after a major community emergency
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Proposed San Mateo County budget for next fiscal year will grow by $80 million
The $1.83 billion budget San Mateo County Manager John Maltbie is recommending for the next fiscal year is $80 million larger than the current one and shows a $28 million deficit.
New county budget: Alpine Road trail could see $2 million improvement
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Volunteers needed to identify diseased trees
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A majority of seats on the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are open but the money is on the only countywide race, the battle for the office of district attorney, in the June 5 primary.
Bogue: Yes, some kitties do 'stalk' deer
Dear Gary: Here in the Santa Clara Valley, we live too close to town to have deer.
Woodside Vaulters vie for championships
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Was it a conflict of interest?
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Architect for Portola Valley and Woodside school districts also...
A top prosecutor confirmed this week that a criminal probe into the accounting practices of a former top Woodside and Portola Valley school official includes a review of renovation work done at his Redwood City home by an architecture firm that has worked on significant projects in both school districts.
Portola Valley: Tax increase on Wayside Road?
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Friday: Danse Libre in Portola Valley
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Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss unveils proposal to spend $8M ...
Plans to improve access to the Palo Alto Baylands and complete a key section of the Bay Trail in East Palo Alto could receive a big boost under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Santa Clara County Supervisor Liz Kniss.
Healthy hula hoopin' in Portola Valley
Jamie Wojtowicz, 11, blows bubbles as she plays with a hula hoop during a fitness event at the Portola Valley library on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
Another tradition bites dust in Portola Valley
After a brief discussion of available options, the council gave its unanimous approval on May 9 to an initiative by Mayor Maryann Derwin to install voice-activated microphones, most likely before July 1. Each council member will have one, staff will have three, and presenters and members of the public will have a portable version.
Should We Charge More for Guests Staying at County Hotels?
A San Mateo County voters will consider several business-related taxes and a handful of school parcel tax and bond measures in the June 5 primary.
Portola Valley district may lay off classroom aides
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Portola Valley church celebrates centennial
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Tonight in Portola Valley: Home-grown veggies
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Portola Valley schools: Budget crisis to lead to better oversight policies
Already struggling to address a projected deficit of $854,000 in the next school year, the Portola Valley School District has gone into high gear to try to cover an additional, unexpected shortfall estimated at more than $500,000 after auditors late last month found evidence of possible misappropriation of funds.