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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
Education briefs: Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation raises $3.5M, M-A principal's salary revealed
In this week's education briefs, Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation raises $3.5M, M-A principal's salary released and more.[Friday, July 2, 2021]
Community college district pledges to make tuition free
The San Mateo County Community College District will direct $6.75 million to free tuition for its students.[Saturday, July 3, 2021]
Police: Rise in Atherton burglaries is 'alarming'
An elderly Lindenwood resident awoke to two strangers lurking in her bedroom with flashlights one night last month. She screamed and the two fled through the smashed French door. She's one of 28 burglary victims in Atherton this year.[Thursday, July 1, 2021]
Atherton, Portola Valley starting to bring back some in-person government services
Residents of Atherton and Portola Valley are regaining access to in-person government services, but council meetings are staying online for now.[Wednesday, June 30, 2021]
Atherton police call community meeting over recent burglaries in town
With a string of recent burglaries in town, Atherton police will host an online community meeting Tuesday, June 29, with residents to discuss the latest crimes and share burglary prevention tips.[Friday, June 25, 2021]
Saratoga elementary school principal selected to lead Woodside High School
The Sequoia Union High School District governing board chose Karen van Putten as Woodside High's new principal.[Thursday, June 24, 2021]
Policing, wildfires and more staff boost local towns' budgets
Woodside, Atherton and Portola Valley are finalizing the details of their 2022 fiscal year budgets, with added costs coming from policing, wildfire prevention and increased staffing needs.[Tuesday, June 29, 2021]
Woodside Elementary School
[Monday, June 21, 2021]
Construction begins on Portola Valley school buildings
On a blustery June day, Portola Valley School District community members gathered at the town's two public schools to celebrate groundbreaking ceremonies for the district's $49.5 million bond measure project.[Monday, June 21, 2021]
Woodsiders to vote on measure aimed at adding outdoor community spaces
Woodside residents will vote on a ballot measure that would allow for more outdoor gathering spaces in town.[Monday, June 14, 2021]