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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
Buried car in Atherton: Onsite investigation complete, still no human remains found
The on-site investigation of a car buried in an Atherton backyard has concluded, with the vehicle excavated and fully removed on Saturday, Oct. 22. No human remains were found, despite cadaver dogs responding to the car.[Monday, October 24, 2022]
Update: Buried car unearthed in Atherton Saturday and taken away by tow truck
Atherton police are trying to get to the bottom of why a car reported stolen in 1992 was buried in the yard of a home on Stockbridge Avenue. Cadaver dogs have twice indicated that human remains might be present.[Friday, October 21, 2022]
Four competing for three seats on Ravenswood City School District board
Three candidates are running on a slate against a newcomer.[Tuesday, October 25, 2022]
Three vying for one seat in Woodside Town Council's District 2
Mayor Brian Dombkowski, Elizabeth Kaske and Steve Lubin are running for Woodside Town Council.[Friday, October 21, 2022]
Atherton forum: Candidates respond to questions on policing, housing at Menlo College and road safety
Atherton City Council candidates tackled questions from the Menlo College community on a variety of topics, including affordable housing and racial profiling.[Wednesday, October 19, 2022]
Las Lomitas district increases substitute teacher pay rates
Las Lomitas Elementary School District raised pay for substitute teachers earlier this month, with the aim of attracting and retaining them.[Wednesday, October 19, 2022]
Woodside housing element doesn't pass state muster just yet
Woodside will need to make changes to its housing element before resubmitting it to the state by the end of January, according to a letter received by the town.[Thursday, October 20, 2022]
Woodside High teacher shares first-hand account of lockdown on campus
As Woodside High School students took SAT and PSAT tests on "College and Career Day," classroom doors were being locked and San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies were sweeping the campus in response to a threat against the campus.[Monday, October 17, 2022]
Four candidates are seeking a spot on the Atherton City Council this November
Two incumbents and two others are running for Atherton City Council on Nov. 8.[Friday, October 14, 2022]
Resident-only council candidate forum tonight in Portola Valley excludes local press
A candidate forum for Portola Valley residents is being held tonight at Town Center is for Portola Valley residents only and the press is not invited, much to the ire of some town residents who are calling the move "fascist."[Thursday, October 13, 2022]