Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
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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|
Letter to the Editor: 'Who Voted for Recology Contract?'
The author inquires about the city's contract with trash/recycling vendor, Recology.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Recology Rates: Taking Out the Trash May Cost You More
A public hearing on the trash rate increase proposal will be held in November.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Photo of the Day: Union Gives Thumbs Down to Village Properties
Protesters from a local carpenters' union handed out "Community Alert" flyers on Tuesday at the corner of Ralston Avenue and El Camino Real.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
City of San Carlos to Spend $250K to Investigate Pipeline
The city council voted Monday to approve the expenditure to hire private consultants to investigate Line 147.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
City of San Carlos to Spend $250K to Investigate Pipeline
The city council voted Monday to approve the expenditure to hire private consultants to investigate Line 147.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
City of San Carlos to Spend $250K to Investigate Pipeline
The city council voted Monday to approve the expenditure to hire private consultants to investigate Line 147.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
The Week Ahead in Belmont--Candidate Forums, Teen Open Mic, Pumpkins Galore
A quick look at what lies ahead for you in Belmont this week. If you think we've missed something, please email the editor at joan.dentler@patch.com.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Photo of the Day:RWC PD Welcomes New Officers
The five new officers were sworn in on Oct. 2.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Local Library Set to Start a New Chapter
The San Carlos Library, which is part of the SMC Library System, will reopen Nov. 2 after a five month remodel.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Local Library Set to Start a New Chapter
The San Carlos Library, which is part of the SMC Library System, will reopen Nov. 2 after a five month remodel.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Tuesday Morning Quake Rattles Berkeley, Tilden Park
Another earthquake centered in Tilden Park near Berkeley, with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2, struck at 1:07 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, followed by aftershocks of 2.7 and 2.6, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Tuesday Morning Quake Rattles Berkeley, Tilden Park
Another earthquake centered in Tilden Park near Berkeley, with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2, struck at 1:07 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, followed by aftershocks of 2.7 and 2.6, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Council Candidates Address Range of Topics at Nesbit Forum
Election Day is November 5.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Questions for School Board Candidates? Ask Them at Wednesday's Forum
The seven BRSSD board of trustees candidates will take written questions from audience members at Wednesday's forum at Nesbit.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Tuesday Traffic Advisory: Portion of Ralston Ave. Down to One Lane
PG&E will be replacing a gas service lateral crossing in the 900 block of Ralston Ave. Oct. 15 from 9-3.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Charges Filed Against Water District Employee
The defendant worked in the Belmont office of the Mid-Peninsula Water District for three years. Prosecutors say she stole nearly a quarter of a million dollars to pay gambling debts.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
PG&E Gas Lines: Could Belmont Face Same Threat as San Carlos?
The city manager says the city has been in contact with PG&E and requested that they provide additional information about the testing protocols for the gas lines in Belmont.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Social Media Outreach Earns RWC Police Dept. Award of Distinction
The Redwood City Police Department has successfully connected and informed residents through Video Chat, virtual town hall meetings, virtual ride-a-longs, and multi-lingual outreach.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff