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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
Referring to themselves as the 'poverty pocket' of Atherton, some residents facing upzoning threaten legal action
A group of Atherton residents is pushing back against a plan to upzone their lots to allow for denser housing development as part of the town's efforts to get its state-mandated housing element approved.[Thursday, January 19, 2023]
What it's like to do an SB 9 lot split in Atherton
The first property approved by Atherton for a lot-splitting project allowed under new state law SB 9 is at 2 Lowery Drive. Its owners talked to The Almanac about their project, the approval process and their neighbors' reactions.[Thursday, January 19, 2023]
Atherton police: Burglary reported at home on Polhemus Avenue
Police are searching for the burglars who broke into an Atherton home on Jan. 13.[Tuesday, January 17, 2023]
Atherton City Council could limit picketing outside of homes
The Atherton City Council will vote at a Jan. 18 meeting on whether to limit targeted demonstrations in town, following last year's protests in front of a home that raised safety concerns.[Tuesday, January 17, 2023]
Facing mounting pressure, Atherton adds multifamily housing back into its housing plans
Facing pressure from the state to plan for more housing, the Atherton City Council added a strip of multifamily zoning along El Camino Real and upzoned 23 Oakwood Blvd. to allow up to 10 units per acre.[Monday, January 16, 2023]
Planning for housing, safety are priorities for new Atherton mayor
Housing policy, safety and celebrating the town's 100th birthday are all top of mind to Atherton's new mayor Bill Widmer.[Tuesday, January 17, 2023]
Community briefs: Five make distinguished schools list, Sacred Heart students help fill sandbags
In this week's community briefs, five schools honored as distinguished schools, Woodside High open house and Sacred Heart students help with storm-related work.[Saturday, January 14, 2023]
Lynda Brothers, Ron Krashinsky appointed to Portola Valley Planning Commission
Two new members have been appointed to Portola Valley's Planning Commission, replacing vacancies left by newly elected council members Judith Hasko and Craig Taylor.[Friday, January 13, 2023]
Extensive flooding from winter storms damages classrooms at Las Lomitas Elementary
Students and teachers in 12 classrooms have been moved to temporary quarters after Las Lomitas Elementary School suffered flood damage from the storms that have pummeled the Bay Area since Dec. 31.[Thursday, January 12, 2023]
Portola Valley: Five seeking two seats on Planning Commission
The creator of the town's social media platform, a retired attorney, an architect, an engineer and tech company founder have applied for two open seats on the Portola Valley Planning Commission.[Tuesday, January 10, 2023]