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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
Portola Valley's mayor reveals why fellow council candidate was fired from town committee
Mayor Craig Hughes revealed at an election forum that fellow candidate Dale Pfau was fired from a town committee because he undermined female committee members and made disparaging remarks about them.[Monday, October 3, 2022]
PV Town Council hopefuls talk housing, wildfire risk at The Almanac's virtual forum
Portola Valley's five Town Council candidates answered hot button questions from The Almanac during an online forum Thursday night, taking on everything from housing and fire safety to civility in local politics.[Friday, September 30, 2022]
Woodside planning director to retire at the end of October
Woodside Planning Director Jackie Young is stepping down from her role after 14 years, after playing a central role in developing the town's trajectory for growth under state housing mandates.[Tuesday, September 27, 2022]
Community briefs: star party in PV, talk on helping kids develop emotional vocabulary and more
In this week's community briefs, Woodside Elementary's garden fest is back, PV to hold a star gazing party and more.[Saturday, September 24, 2022]
Atherton housing plan includes new housing at Menlo College. That won't happen unless the school raises $20 million
Menlo College would like to build 40 units of faculty and staff housing on site, but it's going to take millions to help finance the project.[Thursday, September 22, 2022]
Portola Valley: Applications open for ADU ambassador program
To spur growth and keep track of the number of in-law units in town, Portola Valley is seeking two to four volunteers to promote accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — which make up about a third of the town's draft housing element.[Thursday, September 22, 2022]
Three Ravenswood candidates running as a slate
Two trustees and a teacher are joining forces on a slate for the Ravenswood City School District's governing board.[Wednesday, September 21, 2022]
Silicon Valley International School hosts annual Moon Festival
Silicon Valley International School stargazed, listened to stories, ate mooncakes and carried lanterns during the school's Moon Festival event on Sept. 16.[Wednesday, September 21, 2022]
New Menlo College residence hall opens its doors to students
Although a little behind schedule, students began to move into a new, $20 million residence hall on the Menlo College campus on Friday, Sept. 16.[Wednesday, September 21, 2022]
Menlo Park school board declines to oppose city's Measure V ballot measure
In a divided decision, the Menlo Park City School District Board of Trustees will not take a stand against Measure V in the upcoming November election, steering clear of taking a strong position on the divisive initiative.[Saturday, September 10, 2022]