Marion Softky was a trail blazing environmentalist.  She was also an excellent writer who crafted her skills as a News Reporter for the Country Almanac.  She covered San Mateo County  particularly the communities in the southern part.

Marion had unique insights into land planning and development in Portola Valley and San Mateo County.

She carefully selected information she had collected over the years.   We were fortunate she shared it with us just 6 weeks before she died.  Her legacy is that she has provided us unique insights into more than 50 years of our history.

You’ll find her work documented in this lengthy video.