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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
Child care shortage persists in San Mateo County, new report finds
There are still great unmet needs for infant and toddler care, but preschool level care is improving in San Mateo County. Projections show unmet demand is going to go up in the coming years.[Thursday, March 2, 2023]
Community briefs: Upcoming school plays, broom pull postponed and more
In this week's community briefs, several high school plays are this month, sign up your children for art classes in Portola Valley and Woodside and more.[Tuesday, March 7, 2023]
Community college district to restart chancellor search because confidentiality was 'compromised'
The San Mateo County Community College District unanimously appointed Melissa Moreno as its interim chancellor and will continue its search for a permanent superintendent, backing away from its original slate of finalists.[Saturday, February 25, 2023]
Power outages caused some school closures in Ravenswood district this week
Students are back in classrooms Friday, Feb. 24 following several school closures across the Ravenswood City School District schools closed due to weather-related power outages.[Friday, February 24, 2023]
Portola Valley town manager announces resignation
After seven years with Portola Valley, Town Manager Jeremy Dennis will be stepping down next month, following an emotional announcement this week.[Friday, February 24, 2023]
Atherton council considers annexing school land to add more housing
Atherton officials are looking into annexing county land that could be turned into housing for educators and school staff, a different approach to state-mandated housing goals for the town.[Wednesday, February 22, 2023]
Community college board to vote on interim chancellor on Wednesday, Feb. 22
San Mateo County Community College District Board of Trustees plans to appoint Melissa Moreno as interim chancellor on Feb. 22.[Saturday, February 18, 2023]
Burglary reported on Polhemus Avenue in Atherton after suspect smashed through glass door
Someone broke into a home in Atherton on Thursday, marking the second since the start of the year. Like the previous incident, a glass door was smashed to get inside.[Friday, February 17, 2023]
Former community college chancellor's hearing for public corruption charges reset for March 22
Following a series of delays, former San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Ron Galatolo is due in court on corruption charges on March 22 at 9 a.m. for a preliminary hearing.[Thursday, February 16, 2023]
Guided hikes offer a rare look inside Djerassi in Woodside
Get a closer look at the artwork scattered through the grounds of a 583-acre Woodside ranch on a guided hike of the Djerassi Resident Artists Program. Signups open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19.[Friday, February 17, 2023]