Belmont|News|
Update: Caltrain Tracks Reopen After Fatality in Belmont
A man was hit by southbound train No. 146 at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday near Bragato Rd. just north of the San Carlos border in Belmont.
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|
Suspect Arrested After Takeover Armed Robbery at Laurelwood McDonald's
The 42-year-old suspect allegedly forced the employees at McDonald's in San Mateo into a freezer while robbing the store at gunpoint.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
RWC Council Gives Thumbs Up to Stanford Office Building Proposal
Over the next 30 years, Stanford plans to demolish eight buildings in the former Mid-Point Technology Park in Redwood City and construct up to 13 new ones.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Volunteers Needed for Belmont's 'Creeks to Bay' Cleanup
Last year over 42,000 pounds of trash were taken out of county waterways.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Sen. Yee's Bill Expands Access to Voter Registration
Since the implementation of online voter registration, over one million Californians have registered to vote online.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Shedding a Little Light on Belmont Tree Ordinance
The chair of the Belmont Tree Board addresses some of the common misconceptions about how to trim, prune or take down a tree.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
NDNU Hires Emmy Award-Winning Journalist as Alumni Director
Elizabeth Valente is the Belmont college's new director of alumni relations and annual projects.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Two Amazing Hikes Coming Up in September
"Give me thy hand, stand up: Prithee, let's walk.” —William Shakespeare
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Little League's Hometown Heroes to be Honored
Players and coaches will receive a mayoral proclamation Tuesday and a homecoming celebration is planned this Sunday for the 11/12 year old NorCal Little League Champs from Belmont and Redwood Shores.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Belmont's Hometown Heroes to be Honored
Players and coaches will receive a mayoral proclamation Tuesday and a homecoming celebration is planned this Sunday for the 11/12 year old NorCal Little League Champs from Belmont and Redwood Shores.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Eshoo, Speier Endorse Diane Howard for RWC Council
The former mayor is seeking re-election this November.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Reminder: Your Input Sought on Ralston Ave. Study--Tonight!
Members of the community are invited to take part in a workshop that will explore the various aspect of the Ralston Avenue Corridor Study.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Mountain Lion Spotted Near Olive Hill Ln. in Woodside
The large cat was reported in the area at about 9:30 p.m. Monday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
'Don Quixote' to Open Redwood Symphony’s New Season Sept. 28
The concerts will be held at Canada College's Main Theatre.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
This Weekend, Everybody's Greek!
The Belmont Greek Festival opens Saturday at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Belmont. The festival run
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Nesbit, Cipriani Boost Test Performance; Other Schools Show Slight Decrease
The State of California released API scores yesterday. Check this chart of BRSSD scores to see how your child's school fared.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Opinion: Equal Access to Education is Denied to Many
"The statistics are dismal. Our schools remain mostly separate and unequal."
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
New Homes for Sale in Redwood City
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Redwood City.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
High Rise Living in Belmont for Under $500K
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Belmont.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Should Cars Be Required to Stay Three Feet Away from a Bicycle?
And, if so, should the penalty be more than $35
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
