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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
Atherton to celebrate Halloween with event at Holbrook-Palmer Park
Atherton said goodbye to its library last year before its demolition with a haunted house Halloween party. This year, the town's Halloween event will move to Holbrook-Palmer Park.[Friday, October 25, 2019]
Tonight: Menlo Park school board to vote on 5% raise for teachers
Menlo Park City School District teachers may see a 5% pay bump this school year if a new contract is approved at a school board meeting tonight (Oct. 24).[Thursday, October 24, 2019]
Atherton council removes penalty cap on building projects that exceed time limit
The Atherton City Council voted on Oct. 16 to eliminate a $250,000 penalty cap on building projects that violate the town's construction time-limit provision, given the size and value of homes covered by the rule.[Monday, October 28, 2019]
Sequoia teachers receive 3.25% raise
The Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees approved a 3.25% pay increase and a new contract for members of the district's teachers union at its meeting on Oct. 16.[Friday, October 18, 2019]
No significant movement in local students’ test scores
San Mateo County students’ standardized test scores remained stagnant during the 2018-19 testing period, but they still outperformed students statewide, according to California Department of Education data released last week.[Thursday, October 17, 2019]
Today: Atherton council to vote on removing penalty cap on building projects that exceed time limit
Atherton's City Council will vote on Wednesday (Oct. 16) on whether to eliminate a $250,000 penalty cap on building projects that violate the town's construction time-limit provision.[Wednesday, October 16, 2019]
Portola Valley school district surveying community on priorities
The Portola Valley School District released an online survey this week to allow residents to provide feedback on priorities as it considers a parcel tax renewal ballot measure.[Tuesday, October 15, 2019]
Hillview student publishes illustrated book for kids
When a quick online search for a book about extroverts came up empty, 11-year-old Menlo Park resident Charlotte Anthony decided she needed to write her own story.[Thursday, October 17, 2019]
Portola Valley public schools reopen for classes on Friday after PG&E power shutoffs
Classes will resume tomorrow (Oct. 11) for Portola Valley Elementary School District schools after today's closure due to the threat of power shutoffs in Portola Valley.[Thursday, October 10, 2019]
Portola Valley public schools to close Thursday as PG&E plans power shutoffs
Portola Valley Elementary School District schools will be closed Thursday (Oct. 10), as strong, dry winds across large areas of Northern and Central California have prompted PG&E to turn off power across 30 counties.[Wednesday, October 9, 2019]