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.
From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration? Tell us in the comment section below.
Today is the deadline to apply for an opening on a City of Belmont commission. There are seats open on Belmont's Planning, Parks and Recreation, and Finance commissions.
The new burger restaurant will open soon in the Belmont Village Center.
In this Patch Clips video, San Carlos Chamber of Commerce CEO David Bouchard invites the public to attend the Annual Recognition Gala honoring Don Eaton next Tuesday.
Does a flu shot cause the flu? Do healthy people need a shot? Here are the answers to some myths
Supervisor David Campos said naming the airport after Milk would bring a message of hope to its 40 million-plus passengers each year.
Guided nighttime walks and walks led by distinguished naturalists, scientists and professional photographers are some of the highlights of the anniversary celebration.
A search warrant lead to the seizure of firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from a convicted felon.
There are two open seats on the city's Economic Development Advisory Commission; Friday is the deadline to apply. To qualify, you must be a resident or business owner in San Carlos.
The author, Michael Williams says that none of Belmont's coastal oak trees show any sign of infection, however some trees are in bad condition.
A slight warming trend is expected Wednesday.
A search warrant lead to the seizure of firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The suspect, a convicted felon, was placed under arrest.
A search warrant lead to the seizure of firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The suspect, a convicted felon, was placed under arrest.
Dr. Suzanne Roy, interim co-superintendent of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District, will retire at the end of the school year.
Was going to grad school in 2013 a New Year's resolution? Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont offers programs that allow you to work AND go to school.
Police have arrested a suspect in the stabbing, which occurred just after midnight in the 400 block of East O'Keefe Street in East Palo Alto.
Stacey Holmes is a parent of two children at San Carlos Charter Learning Center.
Kids get two weeks to read as many books as they can---and adults get to PAY them to do it!
The 56-year-old pilot didn't realize the landing gear was still up until plane touched down on the runway. He was flying alone and was uninjured in the incident.
Police officers to don 49ers and Packers gear to uphold safety at Saturday's NFC Divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park.
