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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
How Menlo College hit a nearly 100% COVID-19 vaccination rate
Almost all of the 1,000 Menlo College students, staff and faculty are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after a campaign that spanned four months.[Friday, September 17, 2021]
Measles, mumps and COVID: High school district officials want California to add COVID-19 to vaccinations required of students
Sequoia Union High School District officials are asking the state to require students to get the COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend classes in person.[Thursday, September 16, 2021]
State legislation expands independent study option for students, but few are enrolled locally
Although few students are now enrolled in the independent study programs that districts are required to offer, there's increased interest in different educational models, a local teacher says.[Wednesday, September 15, 2021]
District Attorney's two-year investigation of alleged financial misdeeds by former community college chancellor about to conclude
This month, the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office expects to conclude its two-year investigation into Ron Galatolo, the former community college district chancellor who is accused of misusing school funds.[Monday, September 13, 2021]
Mervin Morris, founder of Mervyns stores, Atherton resident dies at 101
Philanthropist, Atherton resident and founder of Mervyns department stores Mervin Morris died at 101. "We were just so lucky to have had him with us — and in such extraordinary mental capacity — for so long," said his granddaughter.[Friday, September 10, 2021]
Meet Darnise Williams, the new high school superintendent
Darnise Williams started as superintendent of the Sequoia Union High School District in July and enters the role in the midst of a pandemic.[Thursday, September 9, 2021]
Just in time for September's high holidays, a new Jewish organization sets up in Portola Valley
Rabbi Mayer Brook is bringing a Jewish community center to Portola Valley, which doesn't have any established synagogues or other Jewish organizations.[Sunday, September 5, 2021]
M-A, Woodside high schools report first COVID-19 cases in students and staff
The first cases of COVID-19 have been reported at Menlo-Atherton and Woodside high schools and TIDE Academy in Menlo Park.[Thursday, September 2, 2021]
Displacement from proposed Stanford Wedge housing project would be 'devastating,' says Alpine Rock Ranch horse boarder
Stanford University's Portola Terrace development would add 39 housing units to a Portola Valley site, but displace an equestrian stable and its eight occupants, including a venerable quarter horse named Bumpy.[Wednesday, September 1, 2021]
Portola Valley residents organize their own ad-hoc evacuation drill
A group of Portola Valley residents staged an ad-hoc evacuation drill, saying they want to be prepared if a major fire forces them from their homes. Town officials say drills don't work when it comes to gathering meaningful data.[Wednesday, September 1, 2021]