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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
Window smashed, jewelry stolen in Atherton home burglary
Police are reporting a home burglary in which someone smashed their way into an Atherton home and made off with jewelry.[Tuesday, November 8, 2022]
Atherton councilman says state gave town an 'F' for housing element draft
Council member Bob Polito called on the council to come up with alternate housing element plans, arguing the town's strategy is inadequate and doesn't address the state's demands.[Monday, November 7, 2022]
Buried car: Forensics team analyzing vehicle for DNA that could connect it to other crimes, Atherton police say
Forensic specialists didn't find any human remains in a mysterious car found buried in the backyard of an Atherton home, but they're analyzing it for DNA to see if the Mercedes convertible is connected to any other crimes, police said.[Thursday, November 3, 2022]
Atherton draft housing element still needs work, ADU figures are unrealistic, state says
Atherton is joining Woodside in receiving extensive feedback from the state on its proposed housing element, a blueprint for future housing growth that must be revised and approved by Jan. 31.[Thursday, November 3, 2022]
With PAC backing three for office, spending is low by Portola Valley Town Council candidates
A PAC spent about $7,000 on postcards, mailers and signs for candidates its endorsing for Portola Valley Town Council this fall.[Wednesday, November 2, 2022]
Sacred Heart teacher is lacrosse gold medalist
After years of training, long days and a lot of waiting, Sacred Heart Schools teacher Liz Hogan not only played on the U.S. Women's Lacrosse team this past summer, but took home a trophy.[Wednesday, November 2, 2022]
Amid tense salary negotiations, Portola Valley teachers urge district to not add time to their workdays
Teachers are urging the Portola Valley Elementary School District not to add an extra half-hour to already busy work days as part of negotiating a new union contract.[Monday, October 31, 2022]
Community briefs: Woodside students participate in Forestry Challenge, Atherton brainstorming how to celebrate 100 years and more
In this week's community briefs, Atherton asks its residents to help it decide how to celebrate its centennial, Woodside hires consultant to help it complete its housing element and more.[Friday, October 28, 2022]
Former Stanford water polo coach dies in bike accident on Cañada Road
Veteran Stanford water polo coach Dante Dettamanti died in a bike accident on Cañada Road on Tuesday.[Wednesday, October 26, 2022]
Atherton: Criminal details emerge about man who owned home with buried car
As forensic experts examine a car found buried on the grounds of a $15 million property in Atherton that may contain human remains, more details are emerging about the man who owned the home when the car was likely buried.[Tuesday, October 25, 2022]