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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
Tiles from prominent muralist's work, sold to Woodsider in 1984, found near Costco
A mural sold to a Woodsider in 1984 was found discarded near Costco in Redwood City. Now the artist's son is trying to figure out what happened to the mural, and whether he can cobble together the missing tiles.[Friday, November 18, 2022]
Portola Valley mayor and challenger still separated by 20 votes for third council seat
Portola Valley Craig Hughes and candidate Mary Hufty are still neck-and-neck for the third seat on the Portola Valley Town Council, according to the latest election results.[Tuesday, November 15, 2022]
Police arrest student who allegedly brought loaded gun to Menlo-Atherton High School campus
Atherton police said that thanks to a tipster, a student was caught with a loaded gun on the Menlo-Atherton High School campus on Thursday, Nov. 10, and arrested.[Monday, November 14, 2022]
Atherton depot to be transformed into 'mini' train museum
With a $400,000 grant from Caltrain in hand, Atherton is on its way to outfitting its 620-square-foot train station depot, at the shuttered stop, with a "mini rail history museum."[Tuesday, November 15, 2022]
Portola Valley housing element needs work, but town thinks it can meet the state's Jan. 31 deadline
There's still work to be done on Portola Valley housing's element in order to comply with state housing law, and town officials believe they can pass muster by the end of January.[Monday, November 14, 2022]
Challenger and incumbent are still neck-and-neck for third seat on Portola Valley Town Council
In the latest vote count on Thursday, Mayor Craig Hughes trails retired physician Mary Hufty by just 16 votes in the race for the third seat on the Portola Valley Town Council, behind frontrunners Judith Hasko and Craig Taylor.[Thursday, November 10, 2022]
Slate of incumbents and newcomer lead in Ravenswood City School District governing board race
In early returns, Laura Nuñez, Mele Latu and Tamara Sobomehin are the top three candidates in the race for seats on the Ravenswood City School District governing board.[Tuesday, November 8, 2022]
Incumbents DeGolia and Widmer, along with Miles Holland, pull ahead in Atherton City Council race
Rick DeGolia, Bill Widmer and Stacy Miles Holland are leading a four-way race for three Atherton City Council seats.[Tuesday, November 8, 2022]
Incumbent Brian Dombkowski takes early lead for Woodside Town Council District 2 seat
Incumbent Mayor Brian Dombkowski is leading the race for the District 2 seat in Woodside, according to early returns released shortly after the polls closed.[Tuesday, November 8, 2022]
Hasko, Taylor and Hufty leading in Portola Valley Town Council race
Planning Commissioners Judith Hasko and Craig Taylor, along with newcomer Mary Hufty are leading for the three open seats on the Portola Valley Town Council.[Tuesday, November 8, 2022]