Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
- Belmont, CA
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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Belmont|News|
Sentencing Delayed, but Victim Speaks at Andre Edwards Hearing
"You shouldn't have been around young girls after what you did to me," the young woman told the court on Thursday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Traffic Advisory: Crews Working on Paint Spill Along Ralston Ave.
Public Works crews will continue paint removal from Ralston Avenue between Notre Dame Ave. and Chula Vista on Friday from 9-noon.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Over Asking: Rosewood Avenue Home Sells for Nearly $2M
Each week Patch will bring you San Carlos's highest priced home sale. This week it was this home in the Howard Park neighborhood.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
(Way) Over Asking: Talbryn Drive Home Sells for $1.7M
Each week Patch will bring you Belmont's highest priced home sale. This week it was this home in the neighborhood above Twin Pines Park.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Got Hazmat? There's a Pick-Up Service For That
Residents can have their old cans of paint, solvents, and other hazardous waste picked up right from the curb.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Devil's Canyon to Pull Inaugural Pint Tonight
Friday Devil's Canyon Brewery will officially open its doors to the public for its first "Beer Friday" at its new San Carlos location.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Got Hazmat? There's a Pick-Up Service For That
Residents can have their old cans of paint, solvents, and other hazardous waste picked up right from their curb.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Transit Village Tour Highlights Rooflines, Views from East of OCR
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Paint Spill Cleaned Up by City Crews
The spill ran down Ralston Avenue from Notre Dame Avenue to Chula Vista.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
City Puts Brakes on Red-Light Camera Program
"There are no statistics that the cameras have done anything to improve safety at these intersections," said Councilmember Dave Warden
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
What's Happening This Weekend In & Around Belmont?
This new column will highlight some of the fun things happening nearby Thursday-Sunday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
What's Happening This Weekend In & Around San Carlos?
This new column will highlight some of the fun things happening nearby.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
School's Out, Let the Construction Commence
The extensive work being done at Ralston Middle School will require the entire campus to be closed down for the summer, including the parking lot and sidewalks.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Hike Among Trailside Giants That Escaped Loggers' Pursuit
San Carlos hiking enthusiast Tom Davids gives some tips on hiking the Bay Area's most scenic trails. This week's adventure is to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Caltrans and CHP Picking Up Highway Litter Today
Today is the 10th annual Litter Cleanup and Enforcement Day.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
What Kind of 'End of School Year Mom' Are You?
"The emails coming in for All Of The Things -- class gift, end of year letters, luncheon signup, party supplies, awards ceremonies, pictures for the slide shows..." gripes mom-of-five Jen Hatmaker.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
San Carlos High: Gone But Not Forgotten
A plaque will be dedicated on the former site of San Carlos High School (now Highlands Park) on Sunday, June 23.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Get Hooked on Knitting at the Belmont Library
A new knitting and crocheting club is forming at the Belmont Library on Wednesday evenings. All the cool people knit!
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
'High-N-Tight' Will Have Dad Dancing in the Park
This Sunday, Father's Day, is the season opener of the Belmont Park Boosters Summer Concert Series. This vintage photo was taken in what is now Twin Pines Park.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
