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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
Woodside kindergarteners learn the joys of biking
The joy is palpable as kindergarteners, smiles across their faces, pedal bikes around a square marked off with multicolored cones at Woodside Elementary School. Just last month, many of the kids didn't know how to ride.[Thursday, May 25, 2023]
Locals urge Caltrans to reopen Highway 84 near Woodside ASAP
After a total shutdown because of a landslide, nearby residents are imploring Caltrans to reopen a stretch of Highway 84 near Woodside that has been closed since early March.[Tuesday, May 23, 2023]
Peninsula Humane Society rescues two gray foxes in Portola Valley
Two "lucky" gray foxes are now safely back in the wild after being rescued from a window well in Portola Valley by the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA on Thursday, May 18.[Saturday, May 20, 2023]
Former community college chancellor's next hearing on corruption charges set for July
The criminal case against Ron Galatolo over alleged corruption is expected to proceed this summer following delays over whether emails could be considered for discovery.[Friday, May 19, 2023]
Las Lomitas district board to fill upcoming vacancy with appointment
With a special election estimated to cost between $365,000 and $438,000, the Las Lomitas Elementary school board is looking to appoint someone to fill a vacancy left by trustee Brian Ross instead.[Monday, May 22, 2023]
'Completely unacceptable': Community members respond to M-A student arrest
Students, current and former staff members, and others expressed disappointment in how an April arrest of a student right off campus was handled by police and school administrators.[Wednesday, May 17, 2023]
With new contract, Menlo Park district teachers get a 5% pay bump
The Menlo Park City School District school board voted 5-0 to approve a contract with the teachers union for a 5% raise.[Thursday, May 18, 2023]
State officials say Woodside's housing element still needs work, with more revisions required for approval
State housing officials have once again sent Woodside's housing element back for revisions, but the latest feedback shows the town has made progress.[Tuesday, May 16, 2023]
Ten weeks after a landslide blocked Highway 84 near Woodside, local officials want to know when it will reopen
Two months after Highway 84 near Woodside was completely blocked by a landslide, elected officials are holding a public meeting on Friday, May 19, to discuss its prolonged closure.[Monday, May 15, 2023]
Former high school superintendent lands new job at Pacifica School District
Darnise Williams, the Sequoia Union High School District superintendent who resigned her post amid allegations that she was forced out, will lead the Pacifica School District starting in the 2023-24 school year.[Monday, May 15, 2023]