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Marin supervisors revise housing plans to meet court, state requirements
Officials removed controversial “precedence clauses” while adding new fair-housing language.
By NAOMI FRIEDLAND ·Local teens help launch prom boutique to make attire accessible to all
Two local teens are leading an effort to ensure all high-school students can afford to look their best at prom.
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Award-winning S.F. bakery Tartine to return to Mill Valley roots at Strawberry Village
Renowned Bay Area bakery Tartine will make its Marin debut at the Strawberry Village shopping center later this year.
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A local Italian teacher brings language and culture to the peninsula
Born in Genoa and raised in Milan, Tiburon's Alessandra Beraldi launched her own business, Italian with Alessandra, in early 2020.
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Hootenanny Fridays strike a chord at library
Hootenanny Fridays meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on first and third Fridays of the month in the Founders Room at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library.
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Local officials discuss wildfire safety, new hazard maps after L.A. blazes
Public-safety officials say the Tiburon Peninsula faces relatively low wildfire risk due to its fog layer and moisture, supported by new ris
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A retired teacher finds her freedom and rekindles her passion for art
Rita Bairley has visited the library two or three times a week since moving to Tiburon’s Cecilia Place in June.
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Under increasing financial strain, Belvedere charts long-term solutions
Belvedere officials are exploring multiple strategies to create more financial flexibility and plan for the city’s future.
By NAOMI FRIEDLAND ·Rec agency The Ranch courts younger adults
The agency rolling out more evening classes while reviving old favorites to meet demand from younger, working residents.
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Tiburon's emergency sirens will get direct activation by county for faster alerts
Tiburon’s five emergency sirens will soon be able to be activated directly by dispatchers under a countywide effort to streamline responses.
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Belvedere honors Tiburon man behind open-space efforts
Belvedere has honored Tiburon resident Jerry Riessen with its Spotlight Award for Community Service.
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Proposed viewing bench at Artist’s View garners familiar complaints from neighbors
Neighbors who attracting more people to the area will cause a nuisance and increase fire risk.
By NAOMI FRIEDLAND ·Tiburon’s newest cop is already a familiar face around town
Deny Cruz was hired while in college in 2017 as a police service aide and promoted in September.
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A leader in the health industry reminds herself to find the silver linings
Jessica Owens tries to savor the little things on her regular after-work walk at Blackie’s Pasture.
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Belvedere officials talk public safety, disaster prep, housing at annual forum
Belvedere officials last week highlighted the city’s public safety, coyote-management and disaster-preparedness efforts over the past year.
By NAOMI FRIEDLAND ·Belvedere couple wins approval of new home despite open-meetings law concerns
A Belvedere Island couple can move forward with plans to demolish their existing home and build a new home with two accessory dwelling units
By NAOMI FRIEDLAND ·An expecting, athlete mom and her hoops-loving toddler
Jack Yules is already training for the NBA — he just needs to grow another four feet.
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Tiburon police give six-month trial run to detective position
Tiburon police Sgt. Rob Law started a special assignment as detective on Jan. 6, kicking off a six-month pilot program that could make...
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Belvedere poised to shrink Planning Commission from 7 members to 5
Belvedere is set to reduce the size of its Planning Commission from seven members to five, a move city officials say will allow the board...
By NAOMI FRIEDLAND ·State rejects Belvedere’s third try at housing plan
Sacramento has rejected Belvedere’s eight-year housing roadmap for the third time, with continued questions about how properties already...
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