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|
BRSLL Fans: 'People Are Just Over the Moon'
TONIGHT: Top-seed BRSLL All-Stars play semi-final game vs Arizona. Fans will begin gathering at 5:15 p.m. at Carlmont High School Student Union for the 6 p.m. game.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
County Offers Helping Hand With School Lunches
Eligible students enrolled in County Office of Education programs may receive free or reduced-price meals.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Are You a 'Berry' Good Photographer?
The Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA) is calling all farmers' market fans with an eye for photography to capture the vibrancy of the local market.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
STAR Test Results Dip in San Mateo County Schools
County education officials say the transition period schools are experiencing as they move to Common Core State Standards is responsible for the drop in test scores.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
'Catalyst' is Highlight of NDNU's Labor Day Festival of Theatre & Dance
New Ground Dance Theatre's "Catalyst" will be performed Aug. 9-11 at Notre Dame de Namur Theatre.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
BRS: 2 Wins Away From Little League World Series
Watch the game live on ESPN with other BRS fans tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Carlmont High School's Student Union.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Student Voices: Learning About Sustainable Travel in Costa Rica
Carlmont High School student Daniel Wang chronicles his trip to Costa Rica this summer and the travel industry's new focus on sustainability and ecotourism.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
San Carlos Mountain Biker Rescued From Belmont Ravine
Due to steep terrain, Belmont firefighters were assisted by other agencies in pulling the biker up the 20-foot ravine.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Mountain Biker Rescued From Belmont Ravine
Due to steep terrain, Belmont firefighters were assisted by other agencies in pulling the biker up the 20-foot ravine.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Firefighters to BBQ at Friday's BRSLL View Party
View party is set for Friday night; doors open to the CHS Student Union at 5:00 p.m. Game starts at 6:00 p.m. PDT.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Take in the Forever Views on Windy Hill
“I must have solitude for the perfect walk.”—Woody Guthrie, “This Land Is My Land”
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Affordable School Lunches: No Child in BRSSD Will Go Hungry
Applications are now available for the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District’s Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
BRS Beats SoCal 3-2!
Semi-finals on Friday 6PM on ESPN and if BRS wins, finals will be Sat 6pm ESPN.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Brief Belmont Power Outage Blacks Out 4,300 PG&E Customers
An equipment failure on Old County Road is blamed for the outage that occurred at about 2:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
White Oaks Blog: East Side is Movin' On Up
Local realtor and Patch blogger Chuck Gillooley's latest blog post demonstrates how home prices on San Carlos' east side are on the rise.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Who ARE Those Amazing Little League All-Stars?
Here's a breakdown of each player's hometown--five are from Belmont; eight are from Redwood Shores.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
