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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 land use measure passes by 5 votes
Both Woodside's Measure A and Menlo Park City School District parcel tax initiative Measure B received the votes needed for approval, according to official Nov. 2 election results certified Friday.[Monday, November 22, 2021]
Ravenswood teachers get 10% raise, bringing salaries on par with neighboring school districts
Ravenswood City School District teachers are receiving a 10% pay boost this school year, bringing their salaries on par with other nearby school districts.[Friday, November 19, 2021]
Apartments for adults with disabilities proposed in Portola Valley
A new housing project, aimed at adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities has been proposed in Portola Valley.[Thursday, November 18, 2021]
Atherton City Council appoints Bob Polito
The Atherton City Council voted in a new member to replace Mike Lempres, who moved to Europe and vacated his seat.[Thursday, November 18, 2021]
'Yes' on Woodside's Measure A holds razor-thin lead of five votes
The latest election results show the Woodside measure to change the zoning of two parcels of land in the center of town is passing by just five votes, with a few ballots still left to count.[Monday, November 15, 2021]
Atherton: Burglars break faucet, cause water damage to home
Atherton police reported a burglary in the west of the Alameda neighborhood of Atherton over the weekend.[Monday, November 15, 2021]
Now in its third year, TIDE Academy's campus is finally complete
TIDE Academy is fully open after the pandemic shut its doors two years ago.[Wednesday, November 10, 2021]
Menlo Park school district's parcel tax Measure B is headed for approval
Measure B, a $4.6 million annual parcel tax for the Menlo Park City School District, is poised to pass as votes from the Nov. 2 election continue to be counted.[Thursday, November 4, 2021]
In a nail-biter, 'yes' on Woodside's Measure A leads by just three votes
As elections officials continue to count the vote, Woodside Measure A's lead has dwindled from 20 on election night down to just four votes.[Thursday, November 4, 2021]
Community briefs: Teachers receive grants, horse trails closed for season
In this week's community briefs, equestrian trails closed for the season and teachers receive $35K in grants.[Tuesday, November 9, 2021]