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.
“You aren’t a logger until you own a dollar watch and have your picture taken with a tree.” —Dee Kinsey, photographer, late 1800s
“You aren’t a logger until you own a dollar watch and have your picture taken with a tree.” —Dee Kinsey, photographer, late 1800s
"This legislation is overdue and will help families that are struggling in this harsh economy." Gov. Jerry Brown
"This legislation is overdue and will help families that are struggling in this harsh economy." Gov. Jerry Brown
"This legislation is overdue and will help families that are struggling in this harsh economy." Gov. Jerry Brown
"This legislation is overdue and will help families that are struggling in this harsh economy." Gov. Jerry Brown
The big cat was reported in Woodside at 8:45 Wednesday morning.
"This legislation is overdue and will help families that are struggling in this harsh economy." Gov. Jerry Brown
Test your Belmont history knowledge with this old photo.
A study by Coldwell Banker of 1,500 suburbs across the country
Kids do, but dogs don't.
Vehicle break-ins have occurred on three consecutive Sundays at the Belmont Sports Complex during Little League games.
Maurice Banks was found guilty in July on five counts stemming from the December 2010 attack at the Garden Motel on Broadway.
The Starbucks at Carlmont Shopping Center has a whole new look.
To review the League of Women Voter's Procedures for the Candidate's Forum, click on the PDF that accompanies this article. Also attached is the Chamber flyer for the event.
With some helping hands from Rebuilding Together--Peninsula and Wells Fargo, Willie Lopez's home will be a safer and healthier place to live.
“Tournaments are always fun because I always play a really good group of girls that play tennis competitively and have lots of nice shots." Samantha Cole
Will Larry Ellison, owner of the Oracle boat, attend Tuesday's race, or his own Oracle World conference happening just blocks away at Moscone Center?
Will Larry Ellison, owner of the Oracle boat, attend Tuesday's race, or his own Oracle World conference happening just blocks away at Moscone Center?
The Tigers were victorious, despite playing long matches in 100+ degree temperatures.
