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Angela Swartz joined The Almanac in 2018. She reports on youth and education, and the towns of Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside. Angela, who grew up in San Mateo, previously reported for the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Mateo Daily Journal. She holds a master's degree in investigative reporting from American University. She interned at The Washington Post while completing her master's. She also holds a bachelor's degree in U.S. history and Spanish from University of California, Davis.Stories by Angela
'I'm relieved for all of us,' Portola Valley Town Council passes housing element
Amid a groundswell of public support, the Portola Valley Town Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve its third draft of its housing element. But the battle over its state-mandated housing plan is far from over.[Friday, May 12, 2023]
Portola Valley resident's LLC threatens to sue if town doesn’t do more environmental analysis on housing plans
A Portola Valley resident notified the town of plans to sue if the Planning Commission and Town Council don't rescind their votes to approve environmental studies supporting the town's housing and safety plan.[Monday, May 8, 2023]
Protest planned for Wednesday at M-A in response to officer pinning down student
After videos went viral over the weekend of a Menlo-Atherton High School student being pinned down by police near the campus on April 28, the Menlo-Atherton Black Student Union is planning a demonstration for 4 p.m. on Wednesday.[Wednesday, May 3, 2023]
Atherton fire station off the table in housing element plan
One more potential site for residential growth has been nixed from Atherton's eight-year housing plans.[Wednesday, May 3, 2023]
Atherton police are reviewing arrest after videos circulate of officer pinning down M-A student
The Menlo-Atherton High School community is calling for accountability after Atherton Police officers were filmed pinning down and arresting a student at a bus stop near campus Friday. Police said the incident is under review.[Monday, May 1, 2023]
San Mateo County Community College District to hire chief diversity officer/ombuds
The San Mateo County Community College District plans to hire a chief diversity officer/ombuds as part of a pilot project.[Tuesday, May 2, 2023]
After finding structural problems, Atherton council OKs $70K in repairs to Holbrook-Palmer Park playground
The older children's playground in Holbrook-Palmer Park is temporarily closed for almost $70,000 in repairs. The work should be done by the beginning of summer, said City Manager George Rodericks.[Sunday, April 30, 2023]
Portola Valley town attorney announces resignation, adding to list of leadership vacancies
As Portola Valley is in the midst of finding replacements for key town hall positions recently vacated, another official has announced her resignation.[Tuesday, April 25, 2023]
Burglars steal safe with over $200K in jewelry and documents from Woodside home
Someone broke into a home on the 1200 block of Cañada Road in Woodside last week, reportedly stealing a safe with about $200,000-$300,000 worth of jewelry and documents.[Tuesday, April 25, 2023]
Woodside celebrates its 101st May Day Parade May 6
Back for a second year after a pandemic pause, the 101st Woodside May Day Parade and Carnival will take place on Saturday, May 6. The theme this year is "All Things Music."[Saturday, April 29, 2023]