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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
Stolen rainbow flags become part of lesson on activism at Trinity School
Students at Trinity School are learning about activism through a lesson about rainbow flags stolen from the church in front of the school.[Tuesday, November 5, 2019]
Anne Frank, Helen Keller come back to life on Hillview Drama stage
Hillview students present "The Miracle Worker" and "The Diary of Anne Frank" beginning Thursday, Nov. 7. The dramas tell the stories of two girls who are now legends renowned for their heroism and resilience in the face of adversity.[Wednesday, November 6, 2019]
All Five preschool begins fundraising campaign for expansion
To fulfill its mission of educating children during their first five years of life, the nonprofit All Five preschool in Menlo Park is kicking off a campaign this month to raise $800,000 to expand its services.[Tuesday, November 12, 2019]
Atherton police host toy drive for Adelante Selby Lane Spanish Immersion School
The Atherton Police Activities League and Police Officers' Association are collecting toys for Adelante Selby Lane Spanish Immersion School, formerly Selby Lane School, in Atherton for the holidays.[Thursday, November 7, 2019]
Former teacher faces nearly seven years in prison for sex acts with minor
A former teacher charged with engaging in sex acts with a minor pleaded no contest to several charges on Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.[Friday, November 1, 2019]
Atherton committee to weigh off-leash dog park at Nov. 6 meeting
An Atherton committee decided to continue to explore the concept of building an off-leash dog park in Holbrook-Palmer Park at its meeting last month, despite reservations from tennis players.[Monday, November 4, 2019]
Menlo Park school board approves 5% raise for teachers
Menlo Park City School District teachers will see a 5% pay hike this school year after the school board unanimously approved a labor contract at its Oct. 24 meeting.[Thursday, October 31, 2019]
'A national epidemic'
Local government agencies, schools and other groups are working to combat a growing trend among teens: vaping.[Friday, November 1, 2019]
Menlo School stages award-winning musical, 'Cabaret'
Menlo School Drama will bring the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical "Cabaret" to its stage to kick off the 2019-20 drama season.[Wednesday, October 30, 2019]
Atherton: Burglar steals $1,000 from Menlo School
Someone stole $1,000 from Menlo School last weekend, according to the Atherton Police Department.[Friday, October 25, 2019]