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.
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Pets In Need and Queen Bee Ice Cream are partnering to save lives!
Do something nice for a complete stranger---give a pint of blood this Thursday from 1-6 p.m. at the Redwood City Main Library.
The much-utilized center has not had an upgrade since it opened in 1987.
Oct. 31 is the final day to submit a nomination for the annual awards that recognize businesses, individuals and students for exemplary community service.
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Monday, October 21 is the last day to register to be able to vote in the Nov. 5, 2013 general election.
Monday, October 21 is the last day to register to be able to vote in the Nov. 5, 2013 general election.
Monday, October 21 is the last day to register to be able to vote in the Nov. 5, 2013 general election.
“I have traveled a great deal—in Concord.” —Henry David Thoreau
“I have traveled a great deal—in Concord.” —Henry David Thoreau
“I have traveled a great deal—in Concord.” —Henry David Thoreau
A San Francisco Fire Department truck struck the girl as she lay injured on the ground following the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214.
A San Francisco Fire Department truck struck the girl as she lay injured on the ground following the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214.
A San Francisco Fire Department truck struck the girl as she lay injured on the ground following the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214.
A San Francisco Fire Department truck struck the girl as she lay injured on the ground following the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214.
A San Francisco Fire Department truck struck the girl as she lay injured on the ground following the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214.
A San Francisco Fire Department truck struck the girl as she lay injured on the ground following the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214.
A San Francisco Fire Department truck struck the girl as she lay injured on the ground following the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214.