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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
Three local students to compete in regional spelling bee
Three local students will be put to the test this Saturday when they compete in the Bay Area Regional Spelling Bee in the hope of advancing to the national contest in May.[Monday, February 24, 2020]
Atherton to contact residents about naming rights for civic center project
By the end of February, the town of Atherton will send all residents letters informing them that it will recognize donors who support the town's $31.6 million new civic center by granting naming rights to buildings or elements.[Friday, February 14, 2020]
Menlo Park dog wins toy category at Westminster dog show
Menlo Park native Bono took home the top prize in the toy dog category at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show earlier this week.[Friday, February 14, 2020]
Portola Valley schools parcel tax renewal measure on March ballot
Portola Valley School District voters are being asked to renew and approve a rate increase for a parcel tax, which now generates some $1.2 million annually for classroom programs and teaching staff, when they cast their March 3 ballot.[Tuesday, February 11, 2020]
Menlo Park pastor placed on leave for 'poor judgment'
A Menlo Park megachurch recently placed a pastor on leave after learning he allowed a volunteer who admitted an "unwanted thought pattern of attraction to minors" to continue working with children for about a year and a half.[Sunday, February 9, 2020]
Naming rights for Atherton civic center on council agenda
The Atherton City Council will discuss how it will recognize donors who support the town’s $31.6 million new civic center – possibly by granting naming rights to specific buildings or elements, during a Feb. 5 meeting.[Tuesday, February 4, 2020]
Menlo School presents 'Tartuffe' this weekend
Menlo School Drama will perform a modern twist on the classic 1660s French comedy "Tartuffe" this weekend.[Thursday, February 6, 2020]
M-A hosts screening of Tulsa race riot documentary this week
A film screening at Menlo-Atherton High School on Feb. 6 offers the opportunity to learn about a little-known chapter of U.S. history: the Tulsa race riot.[Wednesday, February 5, 2020]
Menlo Park school board recommends consultant to help make parcel tax decision
A consulting firm will help leaders of the Menlo Park City School District choose how and when to put a measure before voters asking them to replace or renew the district's Measure X parcel tax.[Friday, February 7, 2020]
Kindergarten registration begins in local districts
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year for children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 is now or soon will be underway in local school districts.[Thursday, January 30, 2020]