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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 Priory completes $6 million staff housing project
Staff moved into six new homes on the Woodside Priory campus this week.[Tuesday, November 9, 2021]
Measure A opponents spend nearly $4K on yard signs, mailers
Save Rural Woodside put $3,879 into signs, mailers and yard signs to oppose Measure A.[Saturday, November 6, 2021]
Neighbors fed up with overflow parking from popular Alpine Inn in Portola Valley
Cars parking along a shoulder of the hilly Portola Valley road leading to the Alpine Hills neighborhood, across from the Alpine Inn, is a major safety concern, neighbors say.[Wednesday, November 10, 2021]
Woodside voters are closely divided on Measure A, with 'yes' leading by 20 votes on election night
Measure A, a Woodside initiative to change the zoning of two parcels in town to potentially create outdoor gathering spaces, posted a small lead on election night.[Tuesday, November 2, 2021]
Early results show Menlo Park district tax measure headed for approval
Early results show Measure B, the $4.6 million annual parcel tax measure in the Menlo Park City School District, is winning by more than the necessary two-thirds approval threshold needed to pass on election night.[Tuesday, November 2, 2021]
Sequoia district spokesperson leaves for community college district role
Sequoia Union High School District's communications specialist, Ana Maria Pulido, has taken a similar role in the county's community college district.[Monday, November 1, 2021]
Ravenswood district seeks bids to lease two of its properties
The Ravenswood City School District would like to lease out sites to bolster its revenue.[Friday, October 29, 2021]
Community briefs: Fire prevention and forestry challenge
In this week's community briefs, groups work on fire prevention efforts and teens take part in forestry challenge.[Monday, November 1, 2021]
It's move-in week for Atherton's long-awaited $32M civic center
Atherton town staff are beginning to occupy a newly constructed civic center on Fair Oaks Lane.[Thursday, October 28, 2021]
College district paid over $200K in legal fees for former chancellor
The San Mateo County Community College District paid over $200,000 in legal fees for Ron Galatolo, the former chancellor emeritus who was fired from his post amid claims of financial impropriety.[Friday, October 22, 2021]