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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
Hearing for man charged with evading police, stealing car in Atherton moved to May 21
A Redwood City man, charged with stealing a car, then driving on the wrong side of the street to evade police on April 21 in Atherton, will have a preliminary court hearing on May 21 instead of the original scheduled date of May 2.[Monday, May 6, 2019]
Atherton hires new deputy city manager/city clerk
The town of Atherton has hired Anthony Suber as its city manager and city clerk to take over for Theresa DellaSanta starting May 30, according to a May 3 town press release.[Friday, May 3, 2019]
High school district sues charter school organization for $4 million
The Sequoia Union High School District is suing a national charter school organization for the return of a $4 million loan, alleging it has failed to enroll an adequate number of district students in its East Palo Alto charter school, according to an April 22 lawsuit filed in San Mateo County Superior Court.[Thursday, May 2, 2019]
Menlo School presents 'Bye Bye Birdie'
Menlo School Drama will perform the Tony Award-winning musical "Bye Bye Birdie" for two weekends in May, beginning Friday, May 3.[Friday, May 3, 2019]
Portola Valley School District selects superintendent finalist
The Portola Valley School District has selected Roberta Zarea as the finalist for the superintendent position, according to an April 28 press release.[Monday, April 29, 2019]
Mary Poppins brings her magic to Hillview stage
Hillview Middle School students will revive the Disney classic "Mary Poppins" with their upcoming spring musical, which is being staged from April 25 through 27.[Thursday, April 25, 2019]
Woodside school district superintendent announces move to Las Lomitas
Woodside Elementary School District Superintendent Beth Polito is leaving her post at the end of the school year to head the nearby Las Lomitas School District, pending a school board vote, according to a April 25 Las Lomitas district press release.[Thursday, April 25, 2019]
Mary Poppins brings her magic to Hillview stage
Hillview Middle School students will revive the Disney classic "Mary Poppins" with their upcoming spring musical, which is being staged from April 25 through 27.[Wednesday, April 24, 2019]
New PV school trustee hopes to foster community involvement
Kimberley Morris Rosen joined the Portola Valley School District's school board as its latest member at a March 27 meeting.[Wednesday, April 17, 2019]
Atherton to hold memorial, tree planting in honor of former town arborist
Kathy Hughes Anderson, Atherton's former town arborist who was stabbed to death in her Menlo Park home in December, will be honored by the town in conjunction with its Arbor Day celebration on Thursday, April 18.[Tuesday, April 16, 2019]