Belmont|News|
Belmont Man Looking for ‘Food Runners’
Dave Karlin is hoping to enlist some local volunteers to help deliver food to hungry families in San Mateo County.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
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|
State Comes Through for Belmont Schools
Both the public elementary and high school districts will receive millions from the state for construction projects.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Summertime Fun: 94% Of County Beaches Get 'A' Grade
Annual Beach Report Card reveals a summary of the past year’s water quality at more than 600 beach monitoring locations along the West Coast.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Fire Officials: Unattended BBQ + Belmont Winds = Disaster
An unattended BBQ grill blew over and started a fire on the back deck of a home on El Verano Way this week.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
GESC: '4-Story Building on OCR Will Not be Acceptable'
GESC residents spoke out Wednesday night on what they say are less-than-adequate revised plans for the Transit Village Project.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Belmont Teen Arrested for Burglary in RWC
19-year-old Naji Othman was charged with burglary, participating in a criminal street gang, and possession of a firearm.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Inspired by Animals, San Carlos Resident is Named ‘Artist of the Year’
The Menlo Charity Horse Show Committee recently chose a painting by San Carlos resident Stacey Turcotte as the centerpiece for this year's show, Aug. 6-11.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Sheriff: Suspicious Pipe Found at Recology Not a Bomb
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad investigated a 12-inch piece of pipe that was picked up by a Recology garbage truck.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Crestview Park Update Meeting Tonight: Time to Turf?
The city will provide an updates Thursday night on the Crestview Park improvement project. Some residents are opposing the proposal to replace the park's grass with synthetic turf.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Cyclist Injured in Ralston Ave. Crash
The incident has prompted Belmont police to remind everyone of the importance of wearing a bike helmet.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
8 Ways to Spot Those Fake 'Benjamins'
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office wants business owners and consumers to know the difference between counterfeit money and the real thing.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
New Plans for Transit Village to Be Unveiled
The project's developer, Legacy Partners, will hold two community meetings to listen to input from residents and businesses.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
San Carlos Mail Thief Sentenced to 18 Months
The former letter carrier was caught in December with about 3,000 pieces of stolen mail, much of which belonged to residents on Devonshire Avenue. He will serve his time in a drug rehabilitation center.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Avanzino Wins San Carlos Arts Award
Thanks to Donna Avanzino's theater management expertise, the San Carlos Children's Theater just wrapped up its 100th production.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Cedar Street Closed Due to Down Power Line
PG&E is on the scene to repair the down pole. Power has not been affected in the area.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
With 3 Belmont Council Seats Up for Grabs, Newcomers Welcome
A workshop on June 3 will help demystify the candidate nomination and filing process.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
School-Force Kicks Off Spring Giving Campaign
Check out the education foundation's newest video.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
