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.
Posting Activity
San Carlos, CA|News|
Council to Discuss City Manager Pay Raise Tonight
San Carlos City Manager Jeff Maltbie could get a $25,000 annual pay raise.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
5 (So Far) Throw Hat in City Council Ring
The nomination period officially opens July 15, but so far five Belmont residents have filed their candidacy papers for a seat on city council.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
BRSSD Aiming for Parcel Tax Renewal in November
The measure would renew existing $174 parcel tax--without increasing the tax rate.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Popular White Oaks Principal to Leave District
On Friday, Elizabeth Veal announced her departure from the San Carlos School District.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
SamTrans: For Just $40, Kids Ride All Summer Long
Repeat after me: "No honey, I won't drive you to the mall. You've got a bus pass!"
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
SamTrans: For Just $40, Kids Ride All Summer Long
Repeat after me: "No honey, I won't drive you to the mall. You've got a bus pass!"
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Laureola Park Mural a Welcoming Sight
Have you seen this fun mural? It was painted by San Carlos volunteers.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Ralston Ave. Petition Makes Nightly News
As of Friday afternoon, petition to make Ralston Avenue Safer has 595 signatures.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Maxed-Out District Adds 4th K-Class to Sandpiper
“This is a good faith attempt to try and solve what is a really difficult situation,” said BRSSD board member Brian Matthews
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Belmont Summer Concert Series: 37 Years and Going Strong
The 2013 season kicks off on Father's Day (June 16) with “High-n-Tight”--classic rock with a twist.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
