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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
Woodside council sends draft housing element to the state
After two hours of public comments, many in opposition to new multifamily housing units in town, Woodside's draft housing element is on its way to the state for review.[Wednesday, July 13, 2022]
MPCSD budget stable, but district remains cautious about spending
The Menlo Park City School District is facing a similar challenge as neighboring districts: concerns over rising pension costs and increased expenditures to mitigate learning loss following the pandemic.[Tuesday, July 12, 2022]
Woodside council member John Carvell resigns
With an impending move out of Woodside, Councilman John Carvell resigned from the Town Council on July 1. It falls to the rest of the council to decide whether to appoint a temporary replacement.[Friday, July 8, 2022]
Belle Haven Elementary is top priority under newly passed bond measure
With $110 million in bond money to spend, Ravenswood City School District is making it a No. 1 priority to replace aging classrooms and crumbling infrastructure at Belle Haven Elementary School.[Tuesday, July 5, 2022]
Former community college chancellor pleads not guilty on corruption charges
Former San Mateo County Community College District Chancellor Ron Galatolo pleaded not guilty to all corruption charges leveled against him on Thursday, June 30.[Thursday, June 30, 2022]
New internet provider comes to Atherton, North Fair Oaks
An Atherton resident dissatisfied with slow internet speeds took it upon himself to create a new ISP called Atherton Fiber. Now it's providing internet service to residents and is looking to expand.[Tuesday, July 5, 2022]
Community briefs: Portola Valley Library to open 7 days a week and local students rack up honors
In this week's community briefs, the Portola Valley Library expands its schedule to open daily for the first time and Menlo Park City School District students are tapped for a mural project, SamTrans bus art contest and more.[Sunday, July 3, 2022]
Antiques Roadshow draws 2,500 to Filoli
The Antiques Roadshow came to Woodside last week to film its 27th season.[Friday, July 1, 2022]
How Emerald Hills residents got their animals to safety during the Edgewood Fire
Emerald Hills residents quickly came together to get their animals, including horses and ponies, out of the area when the Edgewood Fire broke out and scorched 20 acres.[Wednesday, June 29, 2022]
In their scrubs and white coats, Stanford doctors rally against Roe v. Wade decision
Hundreds gathered outside of the Li Ka Shing Center at the Stanford School of Medicine on a hot Monday afternoon to rally for abortion rights amid last week's Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.[Tuesday, June 28, 2022]