Belmont|News|
Graffiti Vandals Strike Fox Elementary School
Vandals tagged the outbuildings, tables and playground.
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|
49ers' Aldon Smith Arrested on Suspicion of DUI, Marijuana Possession
Smith was involved in a solo vehicle crash on Friday morning in San Jose.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Over Asking: Belmont’s Top Seller This Week is On Clipper Dr.
Each week Patch will bring you Belmont's highest priced home sale. This week, it was this home in Homeview/Sterling Downs neighborhood.
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|
RWC Author Gets Into the Minds of Cops
Ellen Kirschman will discuss her new book, "Burying Ben" at the Redwood City Library on Wed., Sept. 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Environmental Groups Win Court Challenge to RWC Subdivision
The ruling sets aside the City’s 2012 approval of the controversial 9-lot Finger Avenue Subdivision.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Fire at Belmont Plastics Company Contained to Dumpster
Although next to a structure, the fire officials were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Photo of the Day: An Irish Surprise
The editor, while on vacation in Ireland, ran into this fun RWC couple!
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Woman Brings WWII Hand Grenade & Mortar Shells to Belmont PD
The Sheriff's Bomb Squad was called in to take possession of the items, which were believed to be inert.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Purrrfect Pairing: Wine and Homeless Kitties
The Nine Lives Foundation, a no-kill shelter, is hosting a fundraiser Sunday at Domenico Winery. All proceeds will benefit homeless cats and kittens.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
You Don’t Have to Be a Dancer to Work These Polls
The county is looking for citizens to fill some Election Day jobs.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: A Walk through Environmental Art
“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything in the universe.” —John Muir
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Fisherman's Hat Tips Cops Off to Sex Offender
The man who allegedly inappropriately touched a girl at Barnes and Noble book store in San Mateo recently, is suspected in committing other crimes against children.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Two Mountain Lion Sighting in Woodside This Week
The big cats were reported about four miles apart on Tuesday in wooded areas, with Canada Road linking the two.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Did You Witness This First Day of School Hit-and-Run?
A Belmont mom's parked car was struck as she walked her kids to school at Central last Wednesday. She and police are hoping a witness comes forward.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Deer in the Headlights, Now What?
Fall is mating season, so be on the lookout for them on the roadways.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Photo of the Day: Flags at Half-Staff
President Barack Obama ordered flags at the White House, all public buildings and all military and naval posts, stations and vessels to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of Monday's shooting.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Belmont's Waterways Need Your Help on Coastal Cleanup Day
This Saturday, grab your bucket and join California's largest annual volunteer event in helping clean up Belmont's waterways. You may even get a free burrito.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Tweet Your Way Through a Ride-Along With Sheriff’s Deputies this Saturday
Residents can follow the deputies and post their own comments and questions at #SMCVRA.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
