Campbell, CA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on I-280 Near Hwy. 87
The incident occurred Friday 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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Belmont|News|
Streets Reopen After Propane Tank Fire in RWC
Residents in the area were asked to shelter in place while crews cleared the scene.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Menlo Park-Atherton, CA|News|
Streets Reopen After Propane Tank Fire in RWC
Residents in the area were asked to shelter in place while crews cleared the scene.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Streets Reopen After Propane Tank Fire in RWC
Residents in the area were asked to shelter in place while crews cleared the scene.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Streets Reopen After Propane Tank Fire in RWC
Residents in the area were asked to shelter in place while crews cleared the scene.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run in Atherton
The body was found on the side of the road on Glenwood Avenue near Middlefield Road Friday morning.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Chocolate Fest 2013 Opens Tonight!
Eating chocolate for a cause? Proceeds from Chocolate Fest benefit local hunger and homeless programs.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Reminder: RWC Council Candidates' Forum to Be Held Sunday
A candidate forum on Sept. 29 will give RWC city council candidates and community members an opportunity for lively discussion.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
City Offers Kudos to Coastal Cleanup Volunteers
On Saturday, 160 Redwood City volunteers picked up .28 tons of trash and recyclables.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Gather 'Round the Campfire for Smores and Crowdfunding
The SMC Parks Foundation is raising funds to install universal access campfire rings at Memorial Park.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Library's Amphitheater a Fitting Locale for Makeshift Candidate Forum
Six Belmont City Council candidates held an informal meet-and-greet Thursday night despite the near meltdown of the entire event.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Catch a Free Buzz on National Coffee Day This Sunday
Yes, that's your free coffee smiling back at you.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Chamber: 'We Are Gathering at The Library, Same Time Same Place'
Despite the withdrawal of two of the three sponsors, the Belmont Chamber of Commerce is planning to go forth with the candidates' forum at 7:00 p.m. tonight at the Belmont Library.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
SMC Library in Agreement With Decision to Pull Out of Forum
The Library says it had no knowledge of a mailer distributed by the Belmont Chamber of Commerce.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
League of Women Voters and Library Back Out of Candidate Forum
As of Thursday afternoon, the forum is still going to take place according to representatives from the Belmont Chamber of Commerce.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Obituary: Warner "Andy" Anderson of Redwood City, Proud Representative of Trade Union
Originally from San Francisco, Warner was a resident of Redwood City for 56 years. A private memorial will be held in October.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
BRSSD School Board Candidates: Funding, Enrollment are Key Issues
An unprecedented seven candidates are vying for three seats on the school board on November 5.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Tarwater Loop Trail, Redwoods and Remnants of Days Gone By
“You aren’t a logger until you own a dollar watch and have your picture taken with a tree.” —Dee Kinsey, photographer, late 1800s
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Rail Safety Film Fest Premiers Today at Cinemark
The festival will feature videos by local digital artists.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Tarwater Loop Trail, Redwoods and Remnants of Days Gone By
“You aren’t a logger until you own a dollar watch and have your picture taken with a tree.” —Dee Kinsey, photographer, late 1800s
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff