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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
Menlo Park school district bond refinancing saves $3.7 million
The Menlo Park City School District will save taxpayers over $3.7 million by refinancing its voter-approved bonds.[Tuesday, September 17, 2019]
Atherton considering how to raise more civic center project funds
The Atherton City Council recently asked staff to explore how to raise additional funding for the town's civic center project, including the possibility of accepting a loan from an Atherton resident.[Monday, September 16, 2019]
High school parent education series starts Sept. 19
The Parent Education Series will kick off its annual expert presentations and panel discussions, which take place at local high schools, with a discussion on the transition from high school to college.[Sunday, September 15, 2019]
Trump won't be coming to Atherton after all, police chief says
Atherton will not be the destination of President Donald Trump as he makes his political fundraising visit to the Bay Area this week, Atherton Police Chief Steve McCulley said last week.[Friday, September 13, 2019]
Enrollment up slightly at M-A, Woodside high schools
When Sequoia Union High School District students returned to school last month, they were met with new teachers, classes and facilities, including the just-opened TIDE Academy in Menlo Park.[Thursday, September 12, 2019]
Atherton to begin exploring gas-powered leaf blower restrictions
After a study session debate about whether Atherton town staff has the time to explore limiting leaf blower use in town, council members asked staff to estimate the amount of time it would take to look into the topic.[Wednesday, September 11, 2019]
DA's Office investigating former community college chancellor
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office has issued search warrants in connection with Ron Galatolo's tenure as San Mateo County Community College District chancellor. Galatolo recently left the chancellor's post.[Monday, September 9, 2019]
Menlo Park man arrested in suspected DUI crash that injured 7-year-old sister pleads not guilty
A 21-year-old Menlo Park man arrested last month on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol following a crash that injured his 7-year-old sister has pleaded not guilty, according to the San Mateo County DA's Office.[Thursday, September 5, 2019]
Atherton: Leaf blowers, civic center funding on council agenda
Potential limits on using leaf blowers in town and raising additional funding for the civic center project will be discussed when the Atherton City Council reconvenes after a quiet August at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4.[Wednesday, September 4, 2019]
Is Trump coming to Atherton?
Atherton may be the destination of President Donald Trump's Bay Area political fundraising visit on Sept. 17, according to one media outlet.[Tuesday, September 3, 2019]