Belmont|News|
How Much Are You Spending on Back-to-School Shopping?
A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.
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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San Carlos, CA|News|
Mule Man Stops in San Carlos on Trek to GGB
John Sears walks with mules to make a statement about living in a car-dominated society. He was spotted in San Carlos recently on Industrial Road.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Lock Up, Step Out, and Celebrate National Night Out
Meet San Carlos public safety officials and learn more about community policing at National Night Out Aug. 6.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Baseball Fever Catching on in Belmont
City councilmembers served bagels to fans Sunday morning as the BRS All-Stars beat Hawaii 3-0 on Sunday in the second round of the Western Regional Tournament in San Bernadino.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Brunch and Baseball Today at CHS
Come cheer on Belmont Sunday morning as they take on Hawaii in Game 2 of the Western Regional Tournament. Doors open at 8:30 at CHS Student Union.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
BRSLL Kick Off Game 1 of Western Region Tourey With Shut Out
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Lee Strikes Out 14 As Belmont Defeats AZ 8-0
In the first round of pool play in the Western Regional Tournament, the Belmont Redwood Shores All Stars cruised to a first-round win over Chandler, AZ.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Slideshow: Fans Cheer as BRS Wins Round 1 of Tourney
The winner of the Western Regional Tournament will go on to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. BRS will play their second game on Sunday at 9 a.m.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
BART Strike Looms: 72 Hours and Counting
Although BART does not service the mid-Peninsula, many local workers and students use the rail service to commute to San Francisco.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Cheer on BRS All-Stars at 'Watch Party' Today at CHS Student Union
As Belmont marches toward the Little League World Series, fans are invited to CHS to watch them play in the 2013 West Regional Tournament.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
School District to Put Parcel Tax Renewal on November Ballot
"At a time when our schools are educating more students with less money, renewing this existing funding for our schools is more critical than ever before.” Superintendent Michael Milliken
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
City Helps Demystify Sewer Laterals
An information page on the new sewer lateral program is now available on the City of Belmont's website.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Deputies 'Bag for Bucks' Friday at Bianchini's
Bianchini's second annual "Bagging for Bucks" fundraiser for Special Olympics is Friday, Aug. 2 from 3-7 p.m.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Is That a Ferris Wheel in Burton Park? Yup
Ride the ferris wheel Friday night and raise a few bucks for Burton Park---how fun is THAT?
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
New NDNU Provost Has Diverse Academic Background
Paul Ewald, Ph.D. has served as dean of Regis College in Denver since 2002.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
