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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 City Council to consider alternative housing element plan from coalition of town residents
A coalition of Atherton residents has offered its own alternate housing element proposal, which eliminates controversial zoning overlays included in the town's already submitted plan. The City Council is set to discuss it Wednesday.[Monday, February 13, 2023]
Community college district lawsuit alleges 'pay-to-play' in construction projects under former chancellor
A 120-page filing lays out some of the alleged financial misdeeds of San Mateo County Community College District leaders over several years, including "fraud, bribery and kickbacks."[Friday, February 10, 2023]
Ravenswood middle school principal announced plan to step down in June
After 13 years in the Ravenswood district, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School Principal Amanda Kemp said she will step down in June. "The only thing that would pull me from this beloved community is my own family."[Thursday, February 9, 2023]
San Mateo County Community College District trustees appoint former Millbrae councilman to fill vacated seat
The San Mateo County Community College District appointed Wayne Lee to represent Trustee Area 3, which stretches down the Peninsula from Daly City to Redwood City, until November 2024. He's filling the seat vacated by Maurice Goodman.[Thursday, February 9, 2023]
Preview: $50 million redesign at Belle Haven Elementary
For the first time since the 1960s, Belle Haven Elementary School facilities will get a major facelift.[Tuesday, February 14, 2023]
Portola Valley teachers reach contract agreement with district
After a negotiation process that grew tense at times, and dragged on for 13 months, Portola Valley Elementary School District teachers have reached an agreement with the district on a new contract.[Thursday, February 9, 2023]
How to register for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten in local school districts
Registration is open for kindergarten and transitional kindergarten (TK) in most school districts in the Almanac's coverage area. Find out more on deadlines and where to enroll.[Tuesday, February 7, 2023]
Door smashed and bedroom ransacked in Portola Valley home burglary
Someone smashed a glass door to break into a home on the 400 block of Golden Oak Drive in Portola Valley on Wednesday, Feb. 1, according to a San Mateo County Sheriff's Office press release.[Tuesday, February 7, 2023]
Since 2000, enrollment has fallen 76% in Ravenswood schools, report shows
Ravenswood school district officials are reporting a significant drop in enrollment over the years, due to charter schools and changing demographics.[Monday, February 6, 2023]
Teachers share impact of flood damage at Las Lomitas Elementary
Some 20 classrooms and learning spaces at the K-3 school were damaged in the winter storms.[Friday, February 3, 2023]