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|
No Bag? No Problem!
The City of San Carlos is helping get residents over the hump as the city becomes plastic-bag-free-zone.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
New City Website in the Works
What would you like to see in the city's new website? Tell us in the comment section below.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
DUI Arrests Down in San Mateo County
Officials credit sobriety checkpoints for the decrease in drunk drivers this holiday weekend. A checkpoint will be set up Friday night in San Carlos at El Camino Real near St. Francis Way.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Heat Wave is Over
No more 90-degree+ days on the horizon. Now get out there and walk the dog.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Over Asking: Sunnyslope Ave. Home Sells for $1.39M
Each week Patch will bring you San Carlos' highest priced home sale. This week it was this Mediterranean-style home in the Sunnyslope neighborhood.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Over Asking: Chestnut Street Home Sells for $1.5M
Each week Patch will bring you San Carlos' highest priced home sale. This week it was this home in the El Sereno Corte neighborhood.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Park Boosters 'Wanna Hold Your Hand' This Sunday
It's Beatles week with tribute band Plastic Onion taking the stage for the Belmont Summer Concert Series.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Christine Boland Named New Parks Director
San Carlos City Manager Jeff Maltbie says Boland will bring strong leadership and innovative vision to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Life, Liberty, and Some Patriotic Balloons
San Carlos resident Jim Trembley knows how to get into the spirit of the holiday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Where to Watch Fireworks Near San Carlos
Although San Carlos doesn't have its own Fourth of July fireworks display, there are plenty of other places nearby to catch the red, white and boom. Do you have favorite fireworks-watching spot? Tell us in the comments below.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Where to Watch Fireworks Near Belmont
Although Belmont doesn't have its own fireworks display, there are plenty of other places nearby to catch the red, white and boom!
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
Fire Department Puts Kabosh on Kaboom
A reminder from San Carlos fire officials that fireworks of any kinds are prohibited.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Fire Department Puts Kabosh on Kaboom
The Belmont Fire Department reminds residents that fireworks of any kind are prohibited this Fourth of July.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
CHP Urges Drivers to Plan Ahead for Long Holiday Weekend
Officers will be on California highways looking for motorists who area danger to themselves or others.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Belmont All-Stars Continue Winning Streak
The Belmont-Redwood Shores 11/12 All-Stars will play their next game Saturday, July 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
No Surprise, BART Passengers Flocking to Caltrain
Caltrain had an estimated 3,000 additional riders during each peak commute since the BART strike began Monday.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Slideshow: 'Electric Sliding' in Twin Pines
The Belmont Park Boosters present a free concert each Sunday through July 28 in Twin Pines Park.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
Belmont|News|
Slideshow: Zoom Room Hosts Adoption Event
Pets In Need was the beneficiary of Sunday's fundraising event at the Zoom Room.
Joan S. Dentler, Patch Staff
