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Belvedere council kicks off process toward city’s long-term vision plan

The city of Belvedere is launching a comprehensive General Plan overhaul. The 2010 plan has been in place for 16 years; the new version will shape land use, housing and climate policy for decades to come.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·

Denver-based hotel operator buys The Lodge at Tiburon out of foreclosure

Peregrine Hospitality has purchased The Lodge at Tiburon out of foreclosure, acquiring the downtown property for no more than $27.6 million in unpaid debt.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·

Train enthusiast-turned-docent elected president of Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society

Mark Freiberg, a train enthusiast who lives across the street from the Railroad & Ferry Depot Museum in Tiburon is the new president of the Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society, succeeding Phil Cassou, who led the organization for eight years.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Train enthusiast-turned-docent elected president of Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

An aunt and her niece connect over film, ice cream in Tiburon

A Tiburon afternoon with her aunt gave one young woman a chance to slow down, connect and enjoy a scoop of ice cream by the bay.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
An aunt and her niece connect over film, ice cream in Tiburon

Marti (Marguerite) Porter Andrews

Marti lived on the Tiburon Peninsula, except for 6 years in Southern California, from 1977 until her passing in 2026.

By READER SUBMITTED ·
Marti (Marguerite) Porter Andrews

Richard Dwight Thornton

Richard was a man who lived by his own rules and embodied the free-spirited essence of his generation. He passed away on February 14, 2026, in Tiburon, California, at the age of 76.

By READER SUBMITTED ·
Richard Dwight Thornton
PICKS OF THE WEEK

Little League OpeningDay parade, festival

Tiburon Peninsula Little League’s opening-day parade and block party will take over downtown Tiburon on March 13.

Belvedere-Tiburon Library exhibit features contemporary works influenced by pop art

"Art and Mass Culture: Commerce Meets Creativity" opens March 19 at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library, featuring four contemporary artists whose work explores the intersection of fine art and popular culture. The show runs through May 13.

By DIANE SMITH ·
Belvedere-Tiburon Library exhibit features contemporary works influenced by pop art

Strawberry neighbors strike deal on seminary redevelopment plan

A Strawberry neighborhood group has dropped its opposition to the redevelopment of the former Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary campus after reaching a settlement with the developer.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Strawberry neighbors strike deal on seminary redevelopment plan

Commission backs redesigns at four Tiburon parks

A joint hearing with the Town Council will determine whether to proceed with final drawings for the play areas and accessible walking paths.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Commission backs redesigns at four Tiburon parks

Beach Road seawall project in Belvedere moves toward summer construction

The $4.63 million stabilization project involves driving 550 feet of steel sheet piling to reinforce a cracking seawall against seismic risk.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Beach Road seawall project in Belvedere moves toward summer construction

Town OKs first-of-its-kind mobile coffee trailer for Point Tiburon Plaza

Owners Sam Cook and Juan Carlos Caamal expect to open Paradise Coffee by mid-March, offering daily service from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Town OKs first-of-its-kind mobile coffee trailer for Point Tiburon Plaza

Belvedere once again eyes sixth cop, structure of Police Department

A council working group backed the hire to provide "structural stability," noting the tiny department is vulnerable to a single staff loss.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·

Arts panel sends faux-street-sign plan to Tiburon parks board for review

The "Word on the Street" series by Scott Froschauer would be installed for six months at high-traffic spots, including Blackie’s Pasture.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Arts panel sends faux-street-sign plan to Tiburon parks board for review

Tiburon second-unit ordinance would formalize state laws while preserving neighbor alerts

Commissioners rejected a plan to end neighbor alerts, opting to keep residents informed even though they can't block compliant projects.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A toddler zooms around Shoreline Park on bike with skating icon dad in tow

Justin Girardi, a pioneer of the 1990s street-skating scene, spends a morning navigating the Shoreline Park trails with his son, Enzo.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
A toddler zooms around Shoreline Park on bike with skating icon dad in tow

Carlton (Carl) Lewis

Carlton (Carl) Lewis died Feb. 19, 2026, at age 85.

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Carlton (Carl) Lewis

Belvedere artist to paint live as part of Town Hall exhibit

The "Evoke" exhibit features 20 oil paintings, including a March 10 reception and an April 18 demonstration of his palette-knife technique.

By DIANE SMITH ·
Belvedere artist to paint live as part of Town Hall exhibit

Tiburon teen guitarists launch SheShreds Fest to spotlight women in music

The March 8 benefit at Marin Country Mart features Pretty Riot and Catfight, raising funds for SHE-CAN's leadership scholarships.

By EMILY LAVIN ·
Tiburon teen guitarists launch SheShreds Fest to spotlight women in music

Progress on housing lags as Tiburon braces for possible state oversight

Tiburon has permitted just 8.5% of the units it is required to accommodate.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
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