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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
Local soccer club hangs on despite COVID-19 setbacks
The Alpine Strikers soccer club survived the pandemic despite lack of competitive play for over a year.[Friday, March 26, 2021]
M-A principal leaving for new district office role
Principal Simone Rick-Kennel is leaving Menlo-Atherton High School after 19 years with the school for a new role in the district office.[Monday, March 22, 2021]
Atherton police warn of increase in catalytic converter thefts
Police have seen several car part thefts in Atherton and are warning residents to park their cars off the street or in well-lit areas when possible.[Monday, March 22, 2021]
With vaccination, The Sequoias resident looks forward to freedom
Sue Crane, who has mostly been confined to her apartment in The Sequoias retirement community in Portola Valley over the last 12 months, is proud of the resilience she's displayed during the pandemic.[Saturday, March 20, 2021]
Petition: reopen Sequoia classrooms fully this fall
A new petition is circulating asking the Sequoia Union High School District to fully reopen for in-person learning in August.[Friday, March 19, 2021]
Menlo Charity Horse Show canceled
The Menlo Charity Horse Show has been postponed again this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.[Wednesday, March 24, 2021]
Seven months later, M-A freshmen meet on campus for first time
Some M-A freshmen are getting to experience life on campus through cohort groups.[Friday, March 19, 2021]
Woodside resident scares off mountain lion attacking her dog on Wednesday night
A mountain lion attacking a dog in Woodside Wednesday night was scared off by the dog's owner, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Contrary to previous information released by the county, the dog survived.[Thursday, March 18, 2021]
Girls reported missing in Atherton found safe
Atherton police reported that two girls who ran away from their Atherton home Monday afternoon returned safely at 7:20 p.m.[Monday, March 15, 2021]
M-A auction running now through March 21
The Menlo-Atherton Foundation's annual fundraiser is online through March 21. The event raises funds for programs at Menlo-Atherton High School.[Wednesday, March 17, 2021]