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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
Maryann Derwin becomes Portola Valley's mayor
Portola Valley elected its newest mayor and vice mayor on Dec. 9.[Friday, December 18, 2020]
Two more burglaries reported in Atherton, lead in theft of $800K worth of jewelry
Two more burglaries have been reported in Atherton, which has seen nine burglaries since Oct. 1. Police also have a lead on the Dec. 8 theft of $800,000 worth of jewelry.[Wednesday, December 16, 2020]
Brian Dombkowski is Woodside's new mayor
Woodside's new mayor and mayor pro tem take their positions.[Monday, December 14, 2020]
'They are back': Latest Atherton burglaries may be tied to 2018-19 crime streak, police say
Recent burglaries in Atherton may be linked to a previous burglary spree, police said at a virtual town meeting Dec. 9 that had over 200 attendees. Police also updated residents on license plate readers in town.[Thursday, December 10, 2020]
Community briefs: Firefighters' toy drive; letters to Santa; longtime Portola Valley committee members retire
In this week's community briefs, Menlo Park firefighters host a toy drive, Atherton police collect letters for Santa and two longtime Portola Valley committee members retire.[Thursday, December 10, 2020]
Roberts Market provides curbside pickup to Sequoias seniors
Roberts Market is offering curbside delivery to some of its most vulnerable shoppers.[Thursday, December 10, 2020]
Crime brief: $800K worth of jewelry stolen in Atherton
Burglars stole nearly $800,000 in jewelry from an Atherton home on Tuesday, according to police.[Wednesday, December 9, 2020]
Atherton police to hold meeting on recent burglaries, license plate readers
Atherton police are heralding the installation of 21 automated license plate readers in town as a success and are inviting residents to a Dec. 9 meeting to discuss the new program, as well as recent burglaries in town.[Monday, December 7, 2020]
Online talks to support families' health
A variety of online programs for families covering various health topics are coming up this month, including a Dec. 7 talk on how parents can support the mental health of children and teens during a pandemic.[Sunday, December 6, 2020]
Application opens for vacant Las Lomitas district board seats
Las Lomitas district residents can now apply to serve on the Board of Trustees. Applications are due Dec. 9.[Friday, December 4, 2020]