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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
A peek at Atherton Library’s past
As the Atherton Library is demolished to make room for a new $22.8 million library, The Almanac took a look back at the library’s history.[Monday, December 3, 2018]
String of home burglaries reported in Atherton
Atherton police said Monday (Nov. 26) that they are investigating four recent residential burglaries.[Monday, November 26, 2018]
Voters approve PVSD bond measure
The latest vote count shows that Measure Z, a $49.5 million bond to pay for repairs, renovations and new buildings on the Portola Valley School District's two campuses, has passed, even though the county has yet to conclude its count.[Monday, November 26, 2018]
M-A wrestler files retaliation lawsuit against school district
A Menlo-Atherton High School student is suing the Sequoia Union High School District, district administrators, the M-A athletic director and a wrestling coach for alleged retaliation against her and her father after they complained about "disturbing behavior" by a wrestling coach at the school.[Wednesday, November 21, 2018]
Atherton police host toy drive for Selby Lane School
The Atherton Police Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for families at Selby Lane School in Atherton.[Friday, November 23, 2018]
Monday update: PV school bond measure still leads
The latest election results reported today (Nov. 19) show that the Portola Valley School District's bond measure, Measure Z, which requires 55 percent of the vote for approval, has 62.09 percent of the vote, a small increase from Friday's count.[Monday, November 19, 2018]
Atherton: Family holiday tea party is Dec. 2
Holbrook-Palmer Park’s annual Family Holiday Tea, which includes a cabaret puppet show, holiday card making and hot chocolate, is scheduled for this Sunday, Dec. 2, in the park's Jennings Pavilion.[Tuesday, November 27, 2018]
Friday update: PV school bond measure maintains lead
Unofficial results updated by the county this afternoon (Nov. 16) show the original margin of support for Measure Z, a $49.5 million bond to pay for repairs, renovations and new buildings on the Portola Valley School District's two campuses, holding steady.[Friday, November 16, 2018]
Update: Schools planning to reopen Monday
Following the closure of most schools in San Mateo County on Friday due to poor air quality, local district officials are indicating they plan to keep campuses open Monday (Nov. 19).[Friday, November 16, 2018]
Menlo School presents 'Noises Off' this weekend
Menlo School's latest theater production, "Noises Off," is being staged Friday through Sunday, Nov. 16 through 18, at the school.[Thursday, November 15, 2018]