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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
Atherton to re-examine Caltrain stops in town
Atherton Rail Committee members are backtracking on their recommendation to add service to the Atherton Caltrain station in light of the recent introduction of a state bill that could require new housing to be built along busier transit corridors.[Wednesday, January 16, 2019]
College admissions program Jan. 16
Parents and students hoping to get the inside scoop on college admissions -- from both the admissions department perspective and the college adviser perspective -- might want to head to Menlo-Atherton High School on Wednesday, Jan. 16.[Tuesday, January 15, 2019]
Rotary Club accepting grant applications for nonprofit education programs
The Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation is now accepting 2019 grant applications from nonprofits.[Thursday, January 17, 2019]
Thygesen, Lambert step down from school board dais after years of service
Joan Lambert and Terry Thygesen, who have more than two decades of experience as school board members between them, stepped down from their posts on the Menlo Park City School District board on Dec. 7. They recently sat down with The Almanac to discuss their time on the board and the district's future.[Wednesday, January 9, 2019]
Former Columbine principal to speak at Hillview on Monday
Frank DeAngelis was principal of Columbine High School 1999 when it became the site of the deadliest school shooting in the United States up to that time. He'll visit Hillview Middle School on Monday, Jan. 14, for a conversation about violence in schools.[Thursday, January 10, 2019]
Atherton to discuss future of Caltrain service in town
Atherton is starting off the new year with a discussion on Caltrain's electrification project plans for the near future. Among questions town officials and residents will be considering is one posed by Mayor Bill Widmer: "Has Atherton outgrown the need for a rail stop?"[Tuesday, January 8, 2019]
Picnickers injured by fallen tree branch sue Menlo College
A San Bruno family has filed a lawsuit against Menlo College seeking more than $2.5 million in damages after a woman and her then 2-year-old daughter were injured when a large tree branch collapsed on them during a picnic in August 2017. Another woman who was injured in the incident has filed a separate lawsuit against the Atherton college.[Thursday, January 3, 2019]
Town seeks new bids for civic center project
Atherton has launched a new bidding process for its civic center project.[Thursday, January 3, 2019]
New members bring business experience to Las Lomitas board
Two new members have taken their seats on the Las Lomitas Elementary School District governing board: Parents Dana Nunn and Jon Venverloh began four-year terms on the five-person school board on Dec. 12.[Thursday, January 3, 2019]
Year in review: Bond measures pass, enrollment dips, new preschool opens in local districts
It was a busy year for local schools, with voters approving two new parcel taxes -- worth nearly $120 million combined -- the opening of a new preschool, and new board members taking their seats.[Saturday, December 29, 2018]