Belmont|News|
Kidizens: Teaching Life Lessons With LEGOS
Belmont is one of three Bay Area Kidizens locations. The mission of Kidizens is to help kids engage with their community through play.
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|
Update: BRS Defeats Santa Cruz, Wins Tournament
The Belmont-Redwood Shores 11/12 all-stars defeated Sacramento on Friday night and if they win today, they will advance to the western region tournament.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
'Blue' Wraps Up Summer Concert Series Sunday
And don't forget to stop by the Belmont History Room in the Manor building for some never-before-seen Belmont memorabilia.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
USO Book Reveals Belmont Woman's Feelings for WWII Soldier
One page of the guestbook reads: "When the years have passed and these pages have turned yellow, I'll remember that it was here that I met one swell fellow. "
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Traffic Flowing on Bay Bridge After Suspicious Device Removed
However, cars are not allowed to exit onto Treasure Island from the Bay Bridge.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Neighbor's 911 Call Helps Police Nab Prowlers on Alomar Way
“The neighbor did exactly the right thing, they saw suspicious activity and immediately called 9- 1-1,” said Police Chief Dan DeSmidt.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Update: Belmont Detective Recognizes, Arrests Suspect Walking Along Ralston Avenue
Detective Pete Lotti arrested a transient man suspected of robbing a bank in Redwood Shores on Tuesday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Hitting the Roadways Tonight? Pack Some Patience
Friday’s “perfect storm” of traffic-inducing Bay Area events could cause a few snarls. But if you’re prepared, you may just get to the concert, game or tennis match on time.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Weekend Planner July 26-28: Wild Things and California Tunes
Need something else to do this weekend in or around Belmont? Check out our calendar of local events. If an important event is missing, please leave it here in the comments and put it on the calendar. It's free.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Weekend Planner July 26-29: Monsters, Growlers and Candidates
Need something else to do this weekend in or around San Carlos? Check out our calendar of local events. If an important event is missing, please leave it here in the comments and put it on the calendar. It's free.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed in Belmont
The man, a transient, is a suspect in a robbery at the Provident Credit Union in Redwood Shores on Tuesday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Monday’s Public Hearing for Transit Village Project Canceled
The project’s developer, Legacy Partners, is considering options to the city's below-market-rate housing ordinance.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Photo of the Day: And You Thought Parking a CAR on Laurel Was Tough!
The Reading Bug in downtown San Carlos offers storytime for toddlers and infants at is offered six days a week.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Weekly Walker: Milagra Ridge Trail, the Spine of the Golden Gate Recreation Area
“Wealth I ask not, hope, nor love, nor a friend to know me. All I seek: the heaven above and the road below me.” —Robert Louis Stevenson
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
San Mateo County Charities Hit $2.8M Jackpot
Samaritan House, HIP Housing and Second Harvest among the local charities that have received grants from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
