Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Santa Cruz Police Searching for Armed Assault Suspect
A Santa Cruz police officer saw the suspect pistol-whip a man during a fight in front of a bar Thursday night.
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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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
The Week Ahead in Redwood City: Veterans Day Closures, Pete's Harbor Meetings
Monday is a holiday for some, but there's plenty of things in store later in the week in Redwood City.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Letter to the Editor: Pete's Harbor Development Project is a Winner
The author is optimistic about the proposed residential community at Pete's Harbor.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Sims Metal Fire Under Control; Nearby Residents Should Stay Indoors
The fire on Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City has been controlled, but firefighters are still working to fully extinguish.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Sims Metal Fire Under Control; Nearby Residents Should Stay Indoors
The fire on Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City has been controlled, but firefighters are still working to fully extinguish.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Sims Metal Fire Under Control; Nearby Residents Should Stay Indoors
The fire on Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City has been controlled, but firefighters are still working to fully extinguish.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Sims Metal Fire Under Control; Nearby Residents Should Stay Indoors
The fire on Seaport Boulevard in Redwood City has been controlled, but firefighters are still working to fully extinguish.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
Update: Residents Ordered to Shelter in Place if They Smell Smoke
Residents in southern San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County who can smell or see smoke should shelter in place. A metal recycling plant in Redwood City is on fire.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Mountain View, CA|News|
Update: Fire Burning at RWC Metal Recycling Facility Sends Up Large Plume of Smoke
The one-alarm fire was reported at 1:20 p.m. at Sims Metal Management on Seaport Road. Residents in southern San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County who can smell or see smoke should shelter in place.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Update: Fire Continues to Burn at Metal Recycling Facility, Those Who Smell Smoke Advised to Shelter in Place
The one-alarm fire was reported at 1:20 p.m. at Sims Metal Management on Seaport Road.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Update: Fire Continues to Burn at Metal Recycling Facility, Those Who Smell Smoke Advised to Shelter in Place
The one-alarm fire was reported at 1:20 p.m. at Sims Metal Management on Seaport Road.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
It's Game, Set, Match for NDB Senior Tennis Players
The NDB Tigers tennis team's graduating seniors went out on a win and then celebrated their four years together as teammates.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Update: Fire at Sims Metal is Second in Six Years
Smoke from Sunday's fire was trapped close to the ground because of an inversion layer, in which the temperature increases at higher elevation instead of the other way around.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Philippines Typhoon Relief--How You Can Help
Local relief efforts are being organized to help with humanitarian needs in the Philippines following one of the worst storms on record.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Injured Falcon Takes Flight After PHS Intervention
The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Injured Falcon Takes Flight After PHS Intervention
The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Philippines Typhoon Relief--How You Can Help
Local relief efforts are being organized to help with humanitarian needs in the Philippines following one of the worst storms on record.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Injured Falcon Takes Flight After PHS Intervention
The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Injured Falcon Takes Flight After PHS Intervention
The injured bird, which was found near SFO, was treated by having seven new feathers attached. It was released Thursday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Watch for Members of Belmont's 4-H Club This Weekend at Carlmont
Funds raised this weekend will go to help fix up the club's livestock farm of Crystal Springs Road.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
