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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
Early results show Portola Valley schools parcel tax measure trailing behind
With 40% of the votes counted so far, 63.46% of voters have said yes to a parcel tax for Portola Valley schools, a measure that requires a two-thirds voter majority to pass.[Tuesday, March 3, 2020]
Today: Separation from fire district on Atherton council agenda
At its March 4 meeting, the Atherton City Council may decide to direct staff to initiate a process for separating from the Menlo Park Fire Protection District. The meeting begins at 4 p.m.[Wednesday, March 4, 2020]
Two coronavirus cases as of March 2 in San Mateo County
San Mateo County on March 2 reported the first case of a resident registering a "presumptive positive" for the novel coronavirus. The diagnosis is pending a confirmation test from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[Monday, March 2, 2020]
A shorter workweek? Menlo Park author makes the case
The idea that working fewer hours per week yet producing more work may seem counterintuitive to many Americans, but it's the theme of a Menlo Park author's latest book, which is scheduled for release tomorrow (March 10).[Monday, March 9, 2020]
A fond farewell to Atherton's train station
The Almanac looked back at the history of the Atherton train station, established more than a century and a half ago, as Caltrain and the town council move to close the station.[Wednesday, March 11, 2020]
More mail thefts in Atherton over the weekend
Atherton police are investigating the nighttime theft of mail from numerous mailboxes last Wednesday, Feb. 26, and during the early morning hours on Sunday.[Tuesday, March 3, 2020]
Priory students will 'rock you' with show inspired by the band Queen
Woodside Priory School will bring "We Will Rock You: School Edition," featuring music from Queen, to the school's stage this week.[Wednesday, March 4, 2020]
Coronavirus patient transferred to San Mateo County
San Mateo County school district officials are meeting with the health department to discuss possible coronavirus outbreaks. Health officials have disclosed that someone with the virus is now being treated at a county hospital.[Friday, February 28, 2020]
Menlo Park pastor placed on leave for 'poor judgment' to return to the pulpit
A Menlo Park megachurch pastor who recently returned from leave after he allowed a volunteer who admitted an "unwanted thought pattern of attraction to minors" to continue working with children will resume preaching at the church.[Friday, February 28, 2020]
Atherton vice mayor pushes back against possible fire district detachment
Atherton Vice Mayor Elizabeth Lewis pushed back on a plan to pursue detaching from the Menlo Park Fire Protection District during a recent City Council meeting.[Friday, February 28, 2020]