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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
M-A community asks district 'what's next?' after recent gun incidents on campus
After students reportedly brought guns to campus twice during December, Menlo-Atherton High School teachers and other community members are asking the school district to take steps to try to keep students and staff safe.[Tuesday, December 13, 2022]
Portola Valley Planning Commissioner continues to recuse herself from housing element discussion
Portola Valley Planning Commissioners are trying to solidify plans for their state mandated housing element with one member recused.[Wednesday, December 14, 2022]
Ravenswood school district considers building housing on East Palo Alto school site
The Ravenswood City School District is looking into whether building workforce housing on open space at its middle school could help pay for construction costs.[Monday, December 12, 2022]
In the largest donation in Ravenswood's history, foundation gives $30 million to build 'community hub' at middle school
A $30 million donation will fund new facilities and recreation areas at Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School in East Palo Alto.[Sunday, December 11, 2022]
Atherton: Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry moves across town to $30 million home
Property records show that Atherton can still count Warriors star Stephen Curry among its residents, despite having sold his family's West Atherton home late last year.[Wednesday, December 7, 2022]
Portola Valley Planning Commissioner recuses herself from housing element discussion due to conflict
It's unclear whether incoming Portola Valley council member Judith Hasko can take part in discussions related to the the town's housing element, a post-election surprise that could ice her out of major town decisions.[Tuesday, December 6, 2022]
Portola Valley parents express support for teachers amid strained contract negotiations
Armed with large posters stating facts and quotes related to a contentious bargaining process, teachers and parents came before the school board on Nov. 17 to support better treatment and pay for teachers.[Tuesday, December 6, 2022]
For the second time in a month, a student is found with gun on the Menlo-Atherton High campus
On Tuesday, for the second time in less than a month, Atherton police arrested a student on suspicion of bringing a firearm to Menlo-Atherton High School.[Saturday, December 3, 2022]
For two decades, Ravenswood Family Health Network has served low-income and uninsured people
After weeks of an unexplained 104-degree fever, an enlarged tonsil and stomach pain, 3-year-old Eliana got help at Ravenswood Family Health Network, a local nonprofit supported by The Almanac's Holiday Fund.[Friday, December 2, 2022]
San Mateo Community College District announces short list for future chancellor
The San Mateo County Community College District has announced three finalists, all who hold leadership roles at community college districts, for the role of chancellor.[Monday, December 5, 2022]