Belmont|News|
Woman Arrested for Financially Abusing Elderly Belmont Couple
The suspect used several aliases, including the name of her sister.
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|
Tablet Thieves Hit Up Radio Shack and Game Stop
Belmont police are looking for three suspects believed to be driving a tan older model 1990s minivan, similar to a Toyota or Dodge, with tinted windows, black tires/rims and yellow paper plates.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Power Restored to 700 San Carlos Customers
A fallen tree limb at Melendy and Aberdeen hit utility wires and knocked out power to San Carlos customers Monday afternoon.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Letter to the Editor: Some Residents Still Oppose CSUS Project
Belmont resident Joe Brennan says he has not changed his views on the Crystal Springs Uplands middle school proposal, and he encourages those opposed to the project to become "active, vocal and resolute."
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Update: San Carlos Marathon Runners Confirmed Safe
Two runners from Belmont and four from San Carlos were registered as participants in today's Boston Marathon. Patch has confirmed that at least two runners from San Carlos are safe.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Drill Will Determine if County is Ready for Major Health Emergency
The drill will test the county's readiness to provide assistance in the event of a major health emergency. More than 20 agencies will participate in the simulation of the mass distribution of medicine.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Dog Bone 'Angel' Leaves Mystery Gifts
In a random act of kindness, someone delivered these rawhide bones to Nellie and Riva on the steps of Immaculate Heart of Mary Sunday morning while their owners were at mass.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Volunteering is a Family Affair at Barrett
A team of volunteers today sanded, scraped and swept Barrett Community Center on Sunday in preparation for a more extensive makeover in two weeks.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Local Girl Scout to Offer Sewing & Cooking Camps
The summer camps, open to boys and girls entering 3rd grade or older, will be held in Belmont in August.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Man Arrested in RWC May be Connected to San Carlos Burglaries
Alexis Sanchez-Nava was arrested on Thursday in connection to a burglary in Menlo Park; deputies say he may also be linked to similar crimes in San Carlos.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Foster City, CA|News|
Trial Starts Monday for Former Belmont School Custodian
Andre Edwards, who retired from the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District in 2011, is charged with two counts of committing lewd or lascivious acts on a child under 14.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
This is What $1.76 Million Gets You in San Carlos
This home on Alberta Avenue in the White Oaks neighborhood was the top residential real estate transaction in San Carlos last week.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Belmont's Big Seller of the Week
The top residential real estate transaction in Belmont last week was the sale of this home on Vine Street for $1,525,000.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Over 500 Pay Respects to Beloved Mayor
The memorial service for former San Carlos mayor Randy Royce featured comments by Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Assemblyman Rich Gordon.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Letter to the Editor: Residents to Hold Crime Prevention Meeting Tuesday
On the heels of recent burglaries in San Carlos and surrounding communities, residents of the White Oaks and Howard Park neighborhoods are hosting a crime prevention meeting featuring Capt. Greg Rothaus of the Sheriff's Office.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Photo of the Day: Lacey on Laurel
Everyone loves Plantation Coffee---even Lacey, AKA "Phyllis Diller."
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
School Board Takes No Action on Carson
“Our community has never come together like this.”
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Jackie Speier Aims to Buyback Even More Guns
The congresswoman will host a gun buyback event this Saturday in San Mateo County. Participants will receive $100 for handguns, shotguns and rifles, and up to $200 assault weapons.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Volunteers Needed Sunday to Help "Prep" Barrett
Come on out this Sunday morning to help get Barrett Community Center ready for a face-lift!
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Trial Starts Monday for Former School Custodian
Andre Edwards, who retired from the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District in 2011, is charged with two counts of committing lewd or lascivious acts on a child under 14.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff