• Joan S. DentlerPatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • 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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PG&E: Dial First, Dig Second

PG&E reminds homeowners and contractors of the importance of calling 811 before digging to prevent nicking underground gas pipelines.

PG&E: Dial First, Dig Second
Belmont|News|

Public Invited to Gather at NDNU 'Peace Pole' Today

In the wake of the events in Boston on Monday, the Notre Dame de Namur University campus ministry invites the public to attend a gathering at the campus' Peace Pole for prayer and signing of cards to be sent to NDNU's sister school in Boston.

Public Invited to Gather at NDNU 'Peace Pole' Today
Belmont|News|

Carolands Chateau to Open for Masterworks Chorale Fundraiser

At one time, Carolands Chateau in Hillsborough was the largest residence west of the Mississippi; the Masterworks Chorale chamber choir will open the doors to magnificent mansion for one glorious afternoon.

Carolands Chateau to Open for Masterworks Chorale Fundraiser
Belmont|News|

Belmont PD Launches Online Citizen Reports

Police reports that don't require suspect information, such as lost property, or theft, can now be filed electronically.

Belmont PD Launches Online Citizen Reports