Kevin Hessel
My role at The Ark
Kevin directs The Ark's journalistic mission and its coverage of Tiburon, Belvedere and Strawberry.
Background
Kevin is the executive editor of The Ark. He joined the paper in June 2011 and took co-ownership in June 2023. He came from the Marin Independent Journal, where he began as an intern in 1998 and left as assistant copy desk editor, design chief and online editor. He previously was a teen columnist for the Dana Point Times, wrote for his high school newspaper, was the editor of the Saddleback College Lariat newspaper and Inkslinger magazine, studied journalism at San Francisco State University, trained in newsroom leadership at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, Fla., was a Knight Digital Media Center fellow at the University of California at Berkeley and guest lectures in newspaper design at S.F. State. Kevin lives in San Francisco with his wife and The Ark's office dog, Luh-Loyd.
Our standards
Ark journalists avoid conflicts of interest, refuse gifts, favors, free travel and special treatment, and correct information throughout the life of a story. Read The Ark’s ethics policy and corrections policy.
Latest from Kevin
Redwood High closes after bomb, shooting threat
Three Larkspur high schools shut down Thursday after an anonymous voicemail threatened a bomb or shooting.
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Man serving 251 years for Tiburon rape denied parole for five years
California’s Elderly Parole Program allows inmates 60 or older who have served continuously for at least 25 years to seek review.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Prescribed burn planned at Angel Island this week
Residents may see smoke rising from Angel Island through Jan. 30.
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Belvedere Land Co. property swaps set stage for housing development
Belvedere's plan for 160 new housing units tailored 87 of those — 73 at The Boardwalk alone — to Land Co. properties.
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Belvedere agrees to pay $50k to settle lawsuit over construction time penalty
The $254,400 penalty remains final while the $50,000 represents new settlement consideration rather than a refund or reimbursement.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·County approves Strawberry senior-care facility with conditions
Marin County approved a 106-unit senior-care facility in Strawberry on Dec. 23.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Public comment opens on Strawberry seminary development environmental report
Three significant impacts that cannot be fully mitigated: vehicle miles traveled, greenhouse-gas emissions and construction noise.
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$118-million Golden Gate Ferry program will improve Tiburon service
Tiburon ferry riders will gain improved service flexibility under a $118 million Golden Gate Ferry fleet modernization program.
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Belvedere commission backs zoning changes for new housing
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended zoning changes that would accommodate at least 160 new housing units
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Tiburon officer placed on leave after DUI, child-endangerment arrest in Petaluma
An independent investigator will review whether any departmental policies were violated as the district attorney weighs potential charges.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Belvedere runner sets world record in 800-meter race at Santa Barbara meet
Nancy Simmons clocked 2:38.05 at the Santa Barbara meet, beating the previous 2:39.61 record set in 2016 by 1.56 seconds.
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Tiburon police plan DUI checkpoint, saturation patrol
The Tiburon Police Department will conduct impaired driving enforcement operations Sept. 26 and 27.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Locals take to the streets for Run Tiburon 10K & 5K
Twelve-year-old Belvedere runner among age-group winners as hometown athletes dominate UCSF cancer benefit race.
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Strawberry swimmer sets speed record for Farallones to Golden Gate
Strawberry's Catherine Breed smashes speed record for grueling 30-mile Farallones to Golden Gate Bridge swim.
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Belvedere's wildlife expert debunks coyote guide posted online
Belvedere’s wildlife expert warns a viral coyote-control guide misstates laws, risks illegal traps and promotes ineffective lethal measures.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Tiburon council advances updates for faster lot splits, duplex approvals
Tiburon updates housing rules to match new state law easing duplex, lot-split approvals in single-family neighborhoods.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Local polo players lead teams to medal finishes at national Junior Olympics
Tiburon water polo players help Sharks win three medals at Junior Olympics, including bronze in top-tier 12U Championship Platinum division.
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Russia quake triggered 19-hour tsunami advisory; local surge fizzled
Tiburon Peninsula officials rely on AlertMarin, but just 34% in 94920 are signed up
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Tsunami alert upgraded to advisory for Tiburon Peninsula after Russia earthquake
Tsunami advisory in effect for Tiburon Peninsula after 8.7 quake off Russia. Residents urged to avoid beaches and waterways.
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Tiburon crime hits 11-year high; Belvedere’s drops to record low
Despite the town's spike in thefts, crime remains at or near historic lows on the peninsula and across California and Marin.
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