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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
Police put Woodside High School on lockdown Wednesday after 'swatting' call
The Woodside High School campus was locked down on Wednesday as police swept the school for possible safety threats.[Wednesday, October 12, 2022]
Former Atherton mayor: 'Do not be afraid of density'
During a community meeting on the town's draft housing plan, former Atherton council member Jim Janz dared the town to not be afraid of building more than single family homes.[Wednesday, October 12, 2022]
Opening of Atherton Mademoiselle Colette is delayed
Atherton residents will have to wait a little longer to satiate their sweet tooths with the delay of a new cafe coming to town. Mademoiselle Colette in Atherton will likely not open until January because of contractor setbacks.[Tuesday, October 11, 2022]
Atherton hosts meeting on housing element Tuesday night
As the town of Atherton awaits feedback on its draft housing plan from the state, the City Council will host a forum and community meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11 on the state-mandated plan.[Tuesday, October 11, 2022]
Five face off for three seats on Portola Valley Town Council
An incumbent and four newcomers are seeking seats on the Portola Valley Council this fall, each seeking to tackle issues related to housing, wildfires and tension between residents and town staff.[Friday, October 7, 2022]
In split vote, Las Lomitas school board opts not to oppose Menlo Park's Measure V ballot measure
The Las Lomitas Elementary School District governing board decided not to take a stand against a Menlo Park initiative to limit the City Council's authority when it comes to zoning.[Monday, October 10, 2022]
Dust-up over Portola Valley council candidate's twitter account
Portola Valley Mayor Craig Hughes said fellow council candidate Dale Pfau "should not be elected" because of questionable retweets in his Twitter account and his conduct when serving on the Wildfire Preparedness Committee.[Thursday, October 6, 2022]
Portola Valley: PAC aimed at unseating council members announces endorsements
A Portola Valley Political Action Committee aimed at unseating present Town Council members has announced it is endorsing three candidates in this November's election.[Tuesday, October 4, 2022]
Portola Valley candidates clash, talk about housing policy and wildfire risk during The Almanac's virtual forum
During an at times heated candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 29, the five seeking seats on the Portola Valley Town Council this November fielded questions on housing, concerns about town staff's response times, wildfire risk and more.[Monday, October 3, 2022]
Burglary reported in Atherton on Friday night
Someone broke into a house on the 300 block of Fletcher Drive in Atherton on Friday, Sept. 30, evening, according to police. It's not yet known if anything was taken during the break-in.[Saturday, October 1, 2022]