Belmont|News|
Deadline Looms to Order Pre-cooked Turkeys, Full Thanksgiving Dinners
The first deadline hits on Monday. Order sooner rather than later.
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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Millbrae, CA|News|
Op-Ed: Remembering Local Coach's Role After Kennedy Assassination
Former CSM coach Doug Scovil realized that he would be thrust onto the national stage in his new role as an assistant at Navy.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Foster City, CA|News|
Op-Ed: Remembering Local Coach's Role After Kennedy Assassination
Former CSM coach Doug Scovil realized that he would be thrust onto the national stage in his new role as an assistant at Navy.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
South San Francisco, CA|News|
Op-Ed: Remembering Local Coach's Role After Kennedy Assassination
Former CSM coach Doug Scovil realized that he would be thrust onto the national stage in his new role as an assistant at Navy.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Op-Ed: Remembering Local Coach's Role After Kennedy Assassination
Former CSM coach Doug Scovil realized that he would be thrust onto the national stage in his new role as an assistant at Navy.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Op-Ed: Remembering Local Coach's Role After Kennedy Assassination
Former CSM coach Doug Scovil realized that he would be thrust onto the national stage in his new role as an assistant at Navy.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Op-Ed: CSM Coach's Role in History 50 Years Ago Today
The author, Fred Baer, is the sports information director at College of San Mateo, a role he also held on November 22, 1963.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Op-Ed: CSM Coach's Role in History 50 Years Ago Today
The author, Fred Baer, is the sports information director at College of San Mateo, a role he also held on November 22, 1963.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Op-Ed: Remembering Local Coach's Role After Kennedy Assassination
Former CSM coach Doug Scovil realized that he would be thrust onto the national stage in his new role as an assistant at Navy.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Letter to the Editor: Pete's Harbor Development Will Incorporate Green Practices
The author, Barb Valley, says the proposed Pete's Harbor project is forward thinking and will be a big improvement on the existing site.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
High Winds Bring Down Trees, Power Lines Throughout Bay Area
A wind advisory has been issued through Friday morning for the San Mateo Bridge. Thousands are without power throughout the Bay Area.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
High Winds Bring Down Trees, Power Lines Throughout Bay Area
A wind advisory has been issued through Friday morning for the San Mateo Bridge. Thousands are without power throughout the Bay Area.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
High Winds Bring Down Trees, Power Lines Throughout Bay Area
A wind advisory has been issued through Friday morning for the San Mateo Bridge. Thousands are without power throughout the Bay Area.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Belmont's David Altscher: '14 Years of Steady and Creative Leadership'
The Mid-Peninsula Water District director retired from service after 14 years on the agency's board of directors.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Former RWC School Volunteer Found Guilty on Molestation Charges
Gerardo Gontiz faces a life sentence for his crimes against boys ages 13-17 that he met at Everest High School and his church.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
It's Old School Vs. New School for Woodside Hoopsters
All proceeds from the alumni game will benefit Woodside High School's basketball programs.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Long Ridge Evokes Environmentalist Spirit of Wallace Stegner
Watch for this column each Thursday on Patch by local hiking enthusiast Tom Davids. Below is this week's suggested hike to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Bruno, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Long Ridge Evokes Environmentalist Spirit of Wallace Stegner
Watch for this column each Thursday on Patch by local hiking enthusiast Tom Davids. Below is this week's suggested hike to Long Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Turkey Tally Low for Needy Families in San Mateo County
Second Harvest Food Bank estimates it's about 5,600 turkeys short to provide Thanksgiving dinner for those in need.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Speier to Host 'Operation LIPSTICK' Forum to Fight Illegal Gun Trafficking
LIPSTICK is an acronym for Ladies Involved in Putting a Stop to Inner-City Killing.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
