• Joan S. Dentler, Patch 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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Belmont Officer's Hunch Uncovers Stolen Property

A 22-year-old Redwood City man was arrested in the Homeview neighborhood of Belmont on multiple theft-related charges. A woman associated with Bruni was also arrested.

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Thin Mints Anyone?

Girl Scout cookie sales begin Sunday, Feb. 10th, and thanks to a new mobile app, finding your Savannah Smiles and DoSiDos has never been easier.

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Deputies Nab Identity Thief at Best Buy

The 21-year-old woman allegedly altered a California driver's license, debit cards and gift cards. Once in jail, deputies discovered marijuana in her possession, adding another felony count.

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Belmont Makes a Clean Sweep

Thank you to Mike and Joey Peterson for this story idea: "What is the street sweeping schedule for our neighborhood?"

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Hoop Dreams: Lady Scots Show M-A Who's Boss

As the season winds down, the Carlmont High School varsity girls hoopsters played a great game against Menlo-Atherton last week. Share your photos, videos and commentary of the season with Patch!

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