Angela Swartz

2 weeks ago | rwcpulse.com | Angela Swartz

As a renter, it may seem complicated to transition from using gas-powered devices to electric ones without the help of your landlord. But a panel of experts, including local green energy nonprofit Menlo Spark, joined together this week to share ways renters can invest in energy-efficient devices, which actually tend to be portable, allowing you to take them with you when you move.

3 weeks ago | almanacnews.com | Angela Swartz

Sophia Kaushik, a 16-year-old Redwood City resident, is taking part in her first professional musical production, which kicks off Friday, May 16.  A sophomore at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, Kaushik, is performing in the 72-year-old San Francisco Lamplighters Music Theater’s take on the Gilbert & Sullivan opera “The Sorcerer.” She is part of an ensemble of five soprano singers. “I’m so thrilled and so excited,” she said on Thursday, May 15, about the upcoming performances.

3 weeks ago | paloaltoonline.com | Angela Swartz

With the recent demise of Joann Fabrics, Peninsula residents may be looking for alternatives to buy fabrics along with sewing and knitting supplies. Thankfully, there isn’t a shortage of locally owned, independent stores with similar offerings. The Six Fifty interviewed three of these business owners. Find a list of other shops on the Peninsula at the end of this article.

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Angela Swartz

"Legal ops" was barely a thing. Mary O'Carroll turned it into a sought-after career path.

1 month ago | rwcpulse.com | Angela Swartz

Colleen Chawla is settling into an important role for San Mateo County: as its chief health officer who manages 2,200 employees and a $1.3 billion budget. Chawla began in February, overlapping with her predecessor — Louise Rogers — for six weeks of training. Rogers served in the role . In her retirement, Rogers plans to spend more time with family, draw and travel to places like Yellowstone National Park, .