Deirdre McCrohan
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GreenTeam’s new butterfly garden blossoming in downtown Tiburon
Visitors who swing by downtown Tiburon’s new butterfly garden won’t need to watch for long before they spot a monarch or two alighted on...
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Tiburon's Slow Streets program won’t extend into fall
After receiving lukewarm support from residents and business owners, Tiburon’s Slow Streets program won’t be extended into the fall —...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce unveils wish list to help invigorate downtown
The creation of pedestrian-only zones, new public restrooms, a free shuttle to take workers and residents from parking to shops and a...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·Abstract steel sculpture secures early backing in public-art initiative
A sculpture of oxidized steel I-bars bent into a curving abstract work has become the first to win the support of a Tiburon panel formed...
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Driver shortage spurs late change for school buses
A shortage of drivers will likely force the Yellow Bus Challenge to consolidate routes during the Reed Union School District’s 2021-2022...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·Four-way race set for Tiburon council seat
Two additional candidates are now officially running to fill the vacant seat on the Tiburon Town Council, making for a four-way race on...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·Tiburon council balks at request to hike trash rates
The Tiburon Town Council has put off approving an increase to trash and recycling prices for residents, with councilmembers questioning...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·Two candidates emerge for November Tiburon Town Council election
Heritage and Arts Commissioner Leonor “Nora” Noguez and Planning Commissioner Kathleen Defever have officially entered the race for the...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·Proposed Old Rail Trail mural would honor Tiburon’s dairy past
A concrete retaining wall along Tiburon’s Old Rail Trail could soon sport a new tile mural honoring one of the town’s historical...
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Tiburon’s Old St. Hilary’s to reopen for concerts, landmark celebration
After being closed for more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Old St. Hilary’s Landmark is reopening to public events with a...
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Tiburon resident overcame health issues to nab national swim titles
Tiburon resident Hamilton Tatum “Tate” Holt III, who overcame severe heart and lung problems to win national and international swimming...
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Boulevard construction projects are frustrating local drivers
An onslaught of construction projects is causing misery for Tiburon and Belvedere drivers who are increasingly finding themselves stuck...
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Tiburon, Belvedere get new watering rules amid drought
Tiburon and Belvedere residents can use their sprinklers only on Monday mornings and evenings under the latest drought restrictions...
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Belvedere’s Bill Kuhns was passionate supporter of library, Rotary
Belvedere resident William Albert “Bill” Kuhns, who was named the city’s Citizen of the Year Emeritus in 2016 for his dedication to the...
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Tiburon ferry services expand, but commutes lengthen
Golden Gate Ferry has temporarily tacked 20-25 minutes onto riders’ commutes — pushing travel times close to an hour — with an updated...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·Candidate filing period opens on Monday for Tiburon Town Council
The candidate filing period opens July 12 for the Tiburon Town Council special election, set for Nov. 2. The town is seeking to fill one...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·Tiburon Peninsula businesses welcome pandemic reopening but remain cautious
As California officially reopened its economy June 15 — removing most pandemic-related restrictions on business and social activities,...
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Tiburon council approves surplus on $18.34-mil budget
After being forced to do some fiscal maneuvering to avoid a budget deficit this year, Tiburon’s fiscal 2021-2022 outlook is more...
By DEIRDRE McCROHAN ·With no takers at $24 million, auction for Tiburon waterfront parcel has no reserve
After failing to find a buyer to meet its $24-million asking price, Bluff Point, a 14.7-acre swath of undeveloped property on Paradise...
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Tiburon will hold special election for vacant council seat
The Tiburon Town Council has opted against making a temporary appointment to replace Councilmember David Kulik and will instead call a...
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