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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
Teacher pleads not guilty to engaging in sex acts with minor
A local teacher charged with engaging in sex acts with a minor pleaded not guilty to all charges during a court appearance on Monday, Nov. 5.[Monday, November 5, 2018]
Tonight: Menlo Park City School District board to discuss ‘compensation philosophy’
About 34 percent of teachers and staff who left the Menlo Park City School District at the end of the 2017-18 school year did so because of long commutes and high cost of living. In an effort to counteract this trend, the district is developing a “compensation philosophy," which the school board will discuss tonight (Nov. 6).[Tuesday, November 6, 2018]
Ballot drop-off locations, voting centers open through Election Day
San Mateo County residents can drop off their ballots or vote in person - even if they haven't registered for Tuesday's election yet - in the Atherton area today (Nov. 5) and Tuesday.[Monday, November 5, 2018]
Tuesday update: Portola Valley school bond measure still leads
Unofficial results updated by the county this afternoon (Nov. 13) 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.[Tuesday, November 6, 2018]
Local schools struggle with substitute teacher shortage
Midpeninsula schools are having trouble filling substitute teaching positions, making it hard for teachers to take time off when needed.[Thursday, November 15, 2018]
Atherton Library demolition begins
Demolition of the Atherton Library began Tuesday, Nov. 20, to make way for a $22.8 million rebuild of the library.[Tuesday, November 20, 2018]
Menlo-Atherton holds grand opening for new STEAM wing
Menlo-Atherton High School celebrated its new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) wing on Oct. 30.[Wednesday, October 31, 2018]
Atherton: Watkins Avenue rail crossing closed part of weekend
The Watkins Avenue railroad crossing in Atherton will be closed starting the evening of Saturday, Nov. 3, for construction.[Thursday, November 1, 2018]
Woodside student wins national science award
Woodside middle schooler Georgia Hutchinson took home top honors and a $25,000 prize at a national science and engineering competition on Oct. 23.[Tuesday, October 30, 2018]
Portola Art Gallery marks a dozen years at Allied Arts Guild
The Portola Art Gallery is celebrating a dozen years of art at the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park with an exhibition.[Friday, November 2, 2018]