Joan has written for several local news organizations, including the Belmont City News and the Palo Alto Daily News, where she was advertorial editor and columnist for nine years. She is active in a variety of community service organizations: Peninsula Humane Society, Companions for the Soul, and Samaritan House. Joan is married to Eric, a wireless product specialist for Cisco; they have two sons in college, a loyal Labrador retriever and two curious cats.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1959, I was raised in Columbus, OH, and attended Ohio University in Athens, where I received a bachelor's degree in journalism. I've been living in the Bay Area for 20 years and am an avid runner, tennis player and SF Giants freak.
Madoline Porter, 98, was a longtime member of the Assistance League of SMC. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, William R. Porter.
Red t-shirts emblazoned with the San Carlos High School "Dons" logo, were designed in 2012 to celebrate the school's 30th anniversary.
Temporary fencing will surround the entire school, including the pedestrian sidewalk, until September 3.
Bring the family for a day of free, hands-on fun at San Carlos Airport’s First Airport Day, Saturday June 22, 10 a.m. through 3 p.m.
The Downtown Parking Study will assess the parking situation in downtown San Carlos.
Pet Food Express is now open in Belmont. The store's "My Mutt Program" turns local pets into celebs by putting their mugs on posters and hanging them in the store.
White Oaks blogger and realtor Chuck Gillooley suggests that it's the size and the location of the lot that will drive the value of property, NOT the condition house that sits on it.
Stop by the Belmont Library today and learn how to download an e-book for your vacation.
Having timely access to AEDs has been a primary factor in saving many lives across the country.
This Friday is the kick-off for the free outdoor summer movie series in Burton Park.
Heartbeat's summer recital, "Off to Work" is coming up this weekend at the Carlmont High School Performing Arts Center.
Sen. Jerry Hill will hold "office hours" at Hot Harvest Nights on July 18.
A $100,000 bench warrant has been issued for Zachary Guyton of Foster City.
Think of Surf Air as "Netflix for air travelers."
Check out summer reading programs for teens at the Belmont Library.
The June 29 concert featuring renowned Japanese pianist Makiko Ooka, will be held in a private Los Altos home.
