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.
Peninsula community members can help prevent the extinction of the endangered Bay checkerspot butterfly by attending a special event in Edgewood County Park in Redwood City.
Tell us in the comment section below what local movie theatre you most miss.
A local legislator wants to give young voters ownership in the process by allowing them to vote in primaries.
The local state senator's life was threatened recently, and homemade explosives and a loaded firearm were found in the suspect's home this week.
Tell us in the comment section below what local movie theatre you most miss.
Kurtis was a talented athlete who excelled at soccer; his CHS soccer teammates honored him before their game on Feb. 1. A memorial service will be held Saturday in Redwood City.
Yes, there's still time to pick up some last- minute flowers, gifts and candy today in San Carlos.
The regular season came to a close for Scots basketball this week with a 54-25 win over San Mateo. Patch invites you to upload your basketball season photos/videos/commentary here!
The gray cockatiel is the beloved pet of a San Carlos family. Tuki may come to you if you whistle the tune to "Bridge over River Kwai."
The three-judge panel did not enter a ruling on the appeal. Bonds did not appear in court.
A local legislator wants to give young voters ownership in the process by allowing them to vote in primaries.
Mayor Matt Grocott and local business leaders will host the annual State of the City presentation tonight at Hiller Aviation Museum.
In the wake of a string of San Carlos residential burglaries, Belmont police are urging residents to be on the lookout.
In a unique school-wide math project, middle school students learn how to apply math solutions to everyday life.
Burglars are entering homes by kicking in doors between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
PG&E warns of the dangers of runaway Mylar balloons this Valentine's Day.
The newly inaugurated state senator invites constituents to join him for "Java with Jerry" next week in Redwood City.
PG&E warns of the dangers of runaway Mylar balloons this Valentine's Day.
This is the third time 67-year-old Margaret Woodman has gone missing in recent weeks.
The Belmont Public Works Department warns of the dangers of runaway Mylar balloons this Valentine's Day.
