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
Tiburon lacrosse stars named among top student-athletes in the country
Redwood's John Anderluh was named an All-Academic honoree, and Lucy Jeffers is an All-American.
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An ad sales rep has an open-door policy for his Belvedere garage office
Ed Meagher has been working remotely from his open-door “man cave” since he and his wife moved into their Belvedere Land Co.-owned home three years ago.
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Tiburon fire budget plans for Paradise Drive station remodel to start in August
The remodel of Station 10 on Paradise Drive at Trestle Glen Boulevard accounts for about 22% of the district’s total anticipated expenditures in fiscal 2026.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·NASA ember-risk maps show threats to Tiburon homes
New satellite data highlights areas where vegetation could fuel spot fires; agencies promote defensible space to minimize risks
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Strawberry rec district plans for deficit to finance new playground
The district aims to have the new playground complete by summer 2026.
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Tiburon couple brings art, film to Marin County Fair
In duo’s first exhibit together, recycled insect installation and a life-spanning short reflect decades of creative work.
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Belvedere advances plan for scenic deck at Artist’s View amid neighbor concerns
This is the second attempt in recent years to develop Artist’s View.
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A pair of budding entrepreneurs squeeze out summer profits
Both say they’d consider professional sports if the lemonade industry turns sour.
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Butterfly bandits jeopardize Tiburon monarch garden
GreenTeam volunteers say someone's been stealing caterpillars and milkweed.
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Belvedere tackling fixes for police staff shortage
The sixth position has been deferred since 2020 due to budget constraints and one officer on medical leave.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·Belvedere gives final nod to $14.22M budget
The projected expenditures against $11.38 million in revenue result in a $2.84 million deficit that will be covered by withdrawals from the city’s general and critical-infrastructure funds.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·Video showing new sorted waste bins dumped together sparks backlash online
Mill Valley Refuse Service says the incident was an isolated mistake, but the resident who took the video doesn't buy it.
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Tiburon’s Belluomini named county’s top softball pitcher
Redwood High School junior Stella Belluomini has been named softball pitcher of the year by the Marin County Athletic League.
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A Tiburon mom reflects on global path to local life
Born in South Africa, Jennifer Freker moved to London at age 9 before studying psychology and art history at college — “uni,” she says — in Scotland, where she met her American husband.
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Tiburon police to stick with detective role after trial run
“We’ve had great success solving three or four major cases,” Police Chief Michelle Jean said.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·Parents and teachers divided over cost and value of canceled camp
Bel Aire Elementary School will not participate in The Mosaic Project this fall, ending a 16-year partnership that costs the school district more than $100,000 annually.
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Tiburon police explore tech to cut paperwork, track officer performance
The department activated a 90-day trial of Barricade AI, software that analyzes camera footage and automatically generates police reports.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·Reed district honors teachers, staff at end-of-year ceremony
First-grade teacher Patty Ryan was named the Reed Union School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025.
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A finance exec finds his ideal family life in Belvedere
Mario Valente, a former member of Belvedere’s Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes Committee, serves as deputy chief investment officer with Stansberry Asset Management.
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Belvedere villa with yacht asks $22 million
A Mediterranean villa with San Francisco skyline views hit the market with an 800-square-foot guest house, a “hillevator” — and a 51-foot yacht.
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