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
Tiburon teen helps row youth four boat to national title
Marin finished the championship race with a time of 7:04.67, defeating second-place Connecticut by nearly five seconds.
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Belvedere: State poised to accept latest housing plan
City officials say HCD "has indicated its informal approval of the proposed revisions" to the 188-unit 2023-2031 housing element.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Court: Belvedere must redo $300k construction-penalty decision
The court found that the Belvedere’s decision-making process lacked sufficient factual findings to justify upholding the maximum penalty.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Tiburon woman helps set world record by 44 seconds at track meet
Simmons ran lead-off in 2:47.6, the fastest leg of the relay.
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Couple sues Belvedere over $254K fine for delayed construction
The claim says the penalty violated their constitutional rights of due process and against excessive fines.
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Tiburon police to conduct DUI patrol on Cinco de Mayo
Tiburon police will conduct a special overnight DUI patrol operation from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. May 5.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·‘Marin County Jane Doe,’ whose body was found in Tiburon in 1966, has been identified
The body of 'Marin County Jane Doe,' found in Tiburon in 1966, has been identified.
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Belvedere to weigh policing options as cops stretched thin
Officials will explore solutions such as contracting with other jurisdictions, tech upgrades or charging fees for concierge services.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Belvedere, Ark ask residents to fill out city's survey about its communication
The city's media policy limits The Ark's access to public officials, department heads, other staff and the city attorney.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Sam’s Anchor Cafe cited, shuts docks for repairs after disabilities-rights activist's complaint
Tiburon officials say the temporary closure of both docks at Sam’s Anchor Cafe is a requirement of a permit issued Jan. 30 for Americans wit
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Man arrested in connection with $400,000 Tiburon burglary
A suspect has been arrested on allegations of stealing at least $400,000 in jewelry, clothing and purses from a home in Tiburon’s Hill...
By KEVIN HESSEL ·What's open, what's closed for the holidays
Dec. 25 is Christmas Day, and Jan. 1 is New Year’s Day. Belvedere-Tiburon Post Office: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Belvedere-Tiburon...
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Strong winds, heavy rains blast peninsula
A police officer recorded Richardson Bay water coming over the riprap seawall, landscaping and multiuse path onto San Rafael Avenue, near...
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Tsunami warning puts disaster response to the test
After the 7.0 earthquake off Humboldt County on Dec. 5, the National Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert for an 800-mile stretch from...
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Election turnout about 85% as final Marin results certified
With Marin’s Nov. 5 election results now certified, countywide voter turnout was officially 85.2%, down from the 90.2% turnout of the...
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Tsunami warning canceled for Tiburon Peninsula, Northern California coast
11:58 a.m. update : NOAA canceled the tsunami warning at 11:55 a.m., about 5 minutes before a potential surge was predicted for Marin...
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Go-getters: Tiburon fire names Eesley family Chipper Day champs for 38 loads of yard waste
The Tiburon Fire Protection District honored the Eesley family — Tiburon residents Garrett, Erika and their two kids — as its 2024...
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Atmospheric river from bomb cyclone drenches peninsula
An atmospheric river driven by a powerful bomb cyclone doused the Tiburon Peninsula with more than 6 inches of rain over three days last...
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'Bomb cyclone': Tiburon Peninsula doused, power outages
The National Weather Service's San Francisco office predicted heavy rain and winds Nov. 20-23. 1 p.m. Nov. 21 update: The storm so far...
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Marin Municipal Water District: Tiburon’s Russell will easily keep seat, winning sixth term
Tiburon resident Larry Russell, who has represented the peninsula on the Marin Municipal Water District board for two decades, easily...
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