Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Redwood City Closures for MLK Day
Check out our list of what's closed around town in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20.
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|
MLK Day Closings around Belmont
Check out our list of what's closed around town on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
City Sets up Evacuation Center for Residents Displaced in Friday's Fire
An a apartment building on Douglas Avenue was significantly damaged by a fire that started at FMW Machine Shop.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Local Railroad and Yachting History Celebrated at SMC History Museum
The San Mateo County History Museum will The San Francisco & San Jose Railroad turns 150 this year, and the Sequoia Yacht Club will celebrate its 75th year.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Local Railroad and Yachting History Celebrated at SMC History Museum
The San Mateo County History Museum will The San Francisco & San Jose Railroad turns 150 this year, and the Sequoia Yacht Club will celebrate its 75th year.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Patch Weekender: Yes, There's a Football Game, But So Much More
Here are some things to do in and around Half Moon Bay this weekend.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Foster City, CA|News|
Update: Fire at RWC Machine Shop Controlled
The fire Friday morning reached six alarms and sent smoke billowing into the air that could be seen for miles.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Patch Daily Roundup: South Bay Serial Arsonist Arrested; Bay Area Home Sales Fall While Prices Rise; Piedmont Woman Dead In SF
Plus, beware of wildfires; burglaries up in San Bruno; owner hopes to keep Angel Island-Tiburuon ferry afloat
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Watsonville, CA|News|
Patch Daily Roundup: South Bay Serial Arsonist Arrested; Bay Area Home Sales Fall While Prices Rise; Piedmont Woman Dead In SF
Plus, beware of wildfires; burglaries up in San Bruno; owner hopes to keep Angel Island-Tiburuon ferry afloat
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Patch Daily Roundup: South Bay Serial Arsonist Arrested; Bay Area Home Sales Fall While Prices Rise; Piedmont Woman Dead In SF
Plus, beware of wildfires; burglaries up in San Bruno; owner hopes to keep Angel Island-Tiburuon ferry afloat
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Pacifica, CA|News|
Dry Weather Has Firefighters on Heightened Alert
Cal Fire has placed additional firefighters on duty to be able to respond to any new fires in the region.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
Dry Weather Has Firefighters on Heightened Alert
Cal Fire has placed additional firefighters on duty to be able to respond to any new fires in the region.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Dry Weather Has Firefighters on Heightened Alert
Cal Fire has placed additional firefighters on duty to be able to respond to any new fires in the region.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Bruno, CA|News|
Update: Fire at RWC Machine Shop Upgraded to 6-Alarms, Streets Closed
The fire was reported at 5:50 a.m. Friday on a machine shop Douglas Avenue in Redwood City. Broadway is closed in the area and Spring St. is also closed between Sweeney and Hurlingame avenues.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Update: 6 Alarm RWC Fire Burned 3 Commercial Buildings, 1 Apartment Building
One firefighter was injured. More than a dozen people were burned out of their apartments.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Woodside High's Athlete of the Week: Ryan Yedniak, Basketball
The 6’5” Yedniak led all scorers and produced 18 of his points by downing six three point shots--and he maintains a 4.0 GPA.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
'Year of the Horse' Celebrated on Postage Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service unveiled its 2014 Lunar New Year stamp this week in San Francisco.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Dry Weather Has Firefighters on Heightened Alert
Cal Fire has placed additional firefighters on duty to be able to respond to any new fires in the region.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Dry Weather Has Firefighters on Heightened Alert
Cal Fire has placed additional firefighters on duty to be able to respond to any new fires in the region.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
