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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 ·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 ·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 ·
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 ·
Marti lived on the Tiburon Peninsula, except for 6 years in Southern California, from 1977 until her passing in 2026.
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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.
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Tiburon Peninsula Little League’s opening-day parade and block party will take over downtown Tiburon on March 13.
"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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·
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 ·The "Word on the Street" series by Scott Froschauer would be installed for six months at high-traffic spots, including Blackie’s Pasture.
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Commissioners rejected a plan to end neighbor alerts, opting to keep residents informed even though they can't block compliant projects.
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·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 ·
Carlton (Carl) Lewis died Feb. 19, 2026, at age 85.
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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 ·
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 has permitted just 8.5% of the units it is required to accommodate.
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