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EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A Bay Area local shows East Coast friend the Golden State

It was the first time in Tiburon for both, one of several stops on Danser’s trip from New York City to visit Yang, who lives in San Jose.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A Bay Area local shows East Coast friend the Golden State
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

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.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A Tiburon meeting spot bridges decades, distances
GARDEN PLOT

Artificial lawns are a tidy solution with some hidden costs

Homeowners praise the tidiness and low maintenance but must weigh environmental concerns, PFAS chemicals, heat retention, and high installation costs.

By DIANE LYNCH ·
Artificial lawns are a tidy solution with some hidden costs
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A couple celebrates over 50 years of marriage and shared adventures

The Sea Ranch couple, married 53 years, reflects on raising three children and now enjoying seven grandchildren during their visit.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A couple celebrates over 50 years of marriage and shared adventures
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

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.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A relaxing escape fishing off Elephant Rock pier
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A couple savors the moment on shores of Richardson Bay

Wade and Norleak Winblad find tranquility along Richardson Bay, reflecting on simple living and appreciating everyday moments.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A couple savors the moment on shores of Richardson Bay
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

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.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A photographer’s second act after leaving TV behind
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A friendship is built on medical jobs, life in Marin

Medical professionals from New Hampshire and Southern California discover friendship in Marin.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A friendship is built on medical jobs, life in Marin
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

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.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A pharmacist explores her intuitive side through sound-bath healing
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A history aficionado navigates tales of royalty and explorers

Tiburon bookworm Lynn Payne has her browsing routine down to a science at Corner Books.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A history aficionado navigates tales of royalty and explorers
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A visiting artist tries to be mindful as can be

El Cerrito artist Jim Vecchi visits Tiburon by chance, sharing how his MS diagnosis inspired an 8-year video project.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A visiting artist tries to be mindful as can be
NOTES FROM AN APPRAISER

Selecting works for ‘Wabi-Sabi’ exhibit was fun break from routine

Appraiser Cynthia Shaver juries O’Hanlon Center’s “Wabi-Sabi” exhibit in Mill Valley, celebrating beauty in imperfection with 60 selected works.

By CYNTHIA SHAVER ·
Selecting works for ‘Wabi-Sabi’ exhibit was fun break from routine
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A self-taught sculptor builds a 40-year career in bronze

Self-taught Tiburon sculptor Kirk McGuire, 65, crafts world-renowned bronze marine-life art — from giant squids to mermaids — in his home studio.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A self-taught sculptor builds a 40-year career in bronze
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A pair of teens gets to know each other over lunch at The Boardwalk

Teens Hunter Cristo and Liat Holden connect over lunch after a random Safeway encounter, sharing lacrosse dreams and life goals.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A pair of teens gets to know each other over lunch at The Boardwalk
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

Two friends from different corners of the world bond over new lives in Tiburon

From Buenos Aires and Santa Clarita to Tiburon, two 27-year-olds find friendship, balance and bright futures in the Bay Area.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Two friends from different corners of the world bond over new lives in Tiburon
GARDEN PLOT

Hydrangeas sport plentiful summer blooms

Hydrangeas thrive in summer — columnist Diane Lynch shares growing tips, drying advice and favorite cultivars for local gardens.

By DIANE LYNCH ·
Hydrangeas sport plentiful summer blooms
CRIB NOTES

Nautical West Shore Road estate is on the market for $17.9 million

A 5,370-sq-ft West Shore home with two boat lifts and sweeping bay views lists for $17.9M after renovations and a price cut.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Nautical West Shore Road estate is on the market for $17.9 million
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A former tennis player finds new passion for pickleball

At 83, Tiburon resident Robert Moore stays active playing pickleball, adapting to new challenges after rotator-cuff surgery.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A former tennis player finds new passion for pickleball
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A retired publicist in Tiburon finds ‘liberation’ in his Chevy Corvette

For Tiburon’s Mike Scippa, driving his naturally aspirated V8 Corvette is more than speed — it’s about freedom and connection.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A retired publicist in Tiburon finds ‘liberation’ in his Chevy Corvette
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A well-traveled resident is grateful to call Tiburon home

Haines grew up living in several countries due to his father’s work in humanitarian relief.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A well-traveled resident is grateful to call Tiburon home
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