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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
Glass door smashed in Atherton's fifth burglary of 2022
Atherton police reported the fifth burglary of the year on Thursday, after someone reportedly smashed a glass door to break into a home on Selby Lane.[Thursday, January 20, 2022]
COVID-19 cases ease at local high schools, rise slightly at elementary schools
Menlo Park middle schooler Isaac Chen woke up to a sore throat, took a rapid test and was surprised to find he had COVID-19. He's part of a spike at local schools, though data shows case rates are starting to slow among older students.[Thursday, January 20, 2022]
Atherton couple grateful for community support after burglars cause $1 million in damage
After burglars broke into their home and damaged a faucet, causing flooding while they were away on vacation, an Atherton couple lost $20,000 in valuables, $1 million in structural repair costs and some of their sense of security.[Tuesday, January 18, 2022]
A call to action amid staffing shortage, as Sequoia district hit with over 1,000 COVID cases
With a limited number of substitutes available and staff members out because of COVID-19, Sequoia Union High School District officials are asking for help from the community and the government.[Friday, January 14, 2022]
Three burglaries reported in Atherton on Thursday
Burglars broke rear windows to get into homes in Atherton on the evening of Jan. 13. Two burglaries were reported in the West of Alameda neighborhood while the other took place on Selby Lane.[Friday, January 14, 2022]
Outdoor gathering spaces, fire safety and housing are top of mind for new Woodside mayor
Woodside Mayor Dick Brown lays out his priorities for 2022.[Sunday, January 16, 2022]
Deputies seeking suspect after burglar shatters window in Portola Valley
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is still seeking a suspect who broke into a home in Portola Valley's Westridge neighborhood on Dec. 31.[Wednesday, January 19, 2022]
Sequoia district officials to make plea for 'immediate' government aid amid COVID surge
With over 700 cases last week, and limited staffing, the Sequoia Union High School District plan to urge the state and federal government for additional support.[Wednesday, January 12, 2022]
Atherton resident scares off attempted burglar
An Atherton resident stopped a would-be burglar from breaking into their home over the weekend.[Tuesday, January 11, 2022]
Local school districts report record numbers of COVID-19 cases
During the first week back from winter break, local schools are reporting record numbers of COVID-19 cases among students and staff. Here are the latest numbers from Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Woodside, Atherton and East Palo Alto.[Monday, January 10, 2022]