Tyler Callister
What I cover
Tyler covers Belvedere, Strawberry and public safety for The Ark, including the Belvedere City Council, Strawberry's county-governed neighborhoods, and police and fire news across the peninsula.
Background
Tyler joined The Ark in May 2025. He was previously a staff writer at the Palo Alto Weekly, covering education, police and crime in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, and a news reporter at the Piedmont Post, where he covered the City Council, planning commission and the police and fire departments. He has also worked as an editor and communications specialist for Edelman Financial Engines and the Academy of Art University, and for years he wrote about music and the arts for SF Weekly. He holds a bachelor's degree in creative writing from Sonoma State University. He lives in Hercules, and outside the newsroom, he's a musician.
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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 Tyler
Belvedere council reduces Blanding Lane construction fine to $210,000
The penalty was reduced by $120,000 after the council granted relief for fire training use and water district delays but rejected other claims.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·A Tiburon meeting spot bridges decades, distances
Three retired 65-year-olds log 13,000 steps during regular walks while catching up on life after decades in different careers.
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Belvedere band keeps community in tune with backyard jam sessions
For five years, eight musicians have turned a Belvedere backyard into a weekly community gathering with rock classics and potluck meals.
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Tiburon family reunited with missing dog after standoff; woman arrested
Police recover pet after owner tracks it with AirTag.
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Tiburon Peninsula crew sails to third J105 title in four years
Team Niuhi overcame a broken mast two weeks before the regatta to dominate the field.
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A relaxing escape fishing off Elephant Rock pier
Hernandez documents his Bay Area fishing adventures on social media, where he connected with his friend Benitez over their shared hobby.
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Belvedere film fest returns with 32 community-made shorts
Homemade films showcase community stories at festival in Belvedere Community Park Oct. 10.
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Triathlete and finance veteran joins Strawberry Rec board
Triathlete Doug Twillman joins Strawberry Rec board, bringing 40 years of financial experience to help oversee district operations.
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Apple design icon Jony Ive buys four Belvedere homes for $73 million
The off-market deal includes historic Locksley Hall, now twice Marin’s priciest-ever sale.
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Two October events aim to boost disaster readiness on Tiburon Peninsula
Tiburon Peninsula residents have two October disaster prep events: go bag building Oct. 10, evacuation planning Oct. 18.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·A photographer’s second act after leaving TV behind
Arthur Drooker, 71, left three-decade TV career at 50 after father's death to pursue photography.
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Belvedere rejects most critiques in grand jury’s housing review
Belvedere officials are pushing back against a Marin civil grand jury report that criticizes local jurisdictions for failing to meet...
By TYLER CALLISTER ·Tiburon fire officials adopt $16.7-million budget with funds for construction, upgrades
Board adopts spending plan as construction begins on Paradise Drive fire station replacement.
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Local Tiburon Band brings classic rock hits to charity events and community gatherings
From jam sessions to center stage.
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Belvedere sets strict path to undo historic home designation
Tax-break loss sparks debate over fairness and preservation.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·From law to landscapes, Belvedere artist finds first solo stage in Big Apple
al real estate analyst's 2010 painting class gift from wife leads to debut solo show.
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A pharmacist explores her intuitive side through sound-bath healing
Balancing her "medicine side" and "witchy side," local pharmacist finds growing demand for sound bath healing sessions.
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Dead coyote in Belvedere likely pup of mated pair, expert says
Second coyote death in a year raises questions about poisoning, while experts say lethal control methods don't work anyway.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·Belvedere’s first lot-split property hits the market
The city is counting on the 2022 law to help meet its 2031 housing mandate.
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Trip hazards prompt Belvedere to flatten six mounds at playground
Parks officials will study liability issues and removal of the other six.
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