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RWC Man Pleads Not Guilty to Torturing, Killing Puppy in Front of Daughter
The puppy's name was Lucky.

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.
The puppy's name was Lucky.

The puppy's name was Lucky.
Here is local realtor and White Oaks blogger Chuck Gillooley's picks for best place to start your day in San Carlos. Do you agree? Feel free to add your own suggestions.
Have you used the Bay Area Bike Share program in Redwood City yet?
The Belmont Chamber of Commerce produced the directory, which will be mailed to Belmont residents in January.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there have been 18 fatal flu cases throughout the Bay Area this winter season.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there have been 18 fatal flu cases throughout the Bay Area this winter season.
The puppy's name was Lucky.
The puppy's name was Lucky.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there have been 18 fatal flu cases throughout the Bay Area this winter season.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there have been 18 fatal flu cases throughout the Bay Area this winter season.
As of Tuesday afternoon, there have been 18 fatal flu cases throughout the Bay Area this winter season.
Roosevelt Elementary School was locked down briefly Monday while police searched for burglary suspects.
From Belmont to Palo Alto, representatives from early care and education programs will be on hand at a special event in Redwood City on Jan. 22.
From Belmont to Palo Alto, representatives from early care and education programs will be on hand at a special event in Redwood City on Jan. 22.
From Belmont to Palo Alto, representatives from early care and education programs will be on hand at a special event in Redwood City on Jan. 22.
The popular bird-watching pond on Radio Road that was home to the ducks, is being drained. Authorities expect strong odors to emanate from the infected pond.
The award program acknowledges residential and commercial improvements and upgrades.
From Belmont to Palo Alto, representatives from early care and education programs will be on hand at a special event in Redwood City on Jan. 22.
The popular bird-watching pond on Radio Road that was home to the ducks, is being drained. Authorities expect strong odors to emanate from the infected pond.