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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
Sacred Heart's 123rd class graduates
Sacred Heart Preparatory held an in-person graduation on May 22 to celebrate the class of 2021.[Friday, May 28, 2021]
Preliminary Sequoia district climate, wellness survey results released
Initial results from Sequoia Union district wellness studies have been released.[Wednesday, June 2, 2021]
Menlo-Atherton taps insider as new principal
The Sequoia Union High District officials chose Vice Principal Karl Losekoot to lead Menlo-Atherton High School after Principal Simone Rick-Kennel steps down this summer.[Thursday, May 27, 2021]
Nearly 400 people, mostly children, vaccinated at Hillview clinic
Nearly 400 people, most of them under 18 years old, received their first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Hillview Middle School over two days this past week.[Tuesday, May 25, 2021]
Community briefs: Portola Valley plans fall festival; Atherton seeks feedback on traffic, recruits for committee members
In this week's community briefs, Portola Valley fall festival to celebrate in-person activities resuming, and Atherton recruits for committee members and solicits feedback on traffic in town.[Friday, May 21, 2021]
Menlo College breaks ground on new dormitories
Menlo College will be able to house an additional 300 students on its campus when it opens a new dorm in 2022. It will be the first new housing built on the campus in more than 30 years.[Thursday, May 20, 2021]
Coroner's Office expects to soon identify remains recently found in the Woodside area
DNA analysis will likely be completed this week that identifies a body found in the Woodside area on April 12.[Monday, May 17, 2021]
Fire extinguished in Huddart Park Friday morning
Firefighters extinguished a small fire in the Huddart Park watershed area, near Toyon Campground, in Woodside Friday morning. The fire started after someone lit an illegal campfire.[Friday, May 14, 2021]
In gowns and sneakers, tuxes and masks, M-A seniors gather for prom
About 250 Menlo-Atherton seniors celebrated prom last week with a modified outdoor event, held on the school's soccer field, with dancing, games and a photo booth.[Friday, May 14, 2021]
Local towns face increased state housing requirements
Midpeninsula towns are seeing increasing housing allocation requirements, much to the displeasure of some locals, while others welcome new building.[Monday, May 17, 2021]