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A real-estate investor eyes a future in law enforcement
Sebastian Rivas has built a successful career in real-estate investing, but he says he’s ready for a change.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Richard Charles Otter
Richard Charles Otter: September 13, 1933 - October 25, 2025.
By READER SUBMITTED ·
Exploring the high country offers fresh approach to Yosemite
Over the past three years, I have been questioning whether Yosemite was worth the frustration.
By MARYBETH BOND SHEPPARD ·
Neighbors threaten lawsuit over Strawberry senior-care project
The five-story, 150,655-square-foot building would house 106 units on a vacant lot at 70 N. Knoll Road, standing more than 60 feet tall.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Belvedere commission backs zoning changes for new housing
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended zoning changes that would accommodate at least 160 new housing units
By KEVIN HESSEL ·Improvements aim to protect Tiburon students and rec center visitors
Plans include new sidewalks, retaining walls and curb gutters; high-visibility crosswalks, yield lines and stencils; new signage; relocated fencing; and extending drainage culverts.
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Documentary traces mountain lion's trek through Tiburon and beyond
The film is streaming online through Oct. 30 as part of the 2025 Green Film Festival of San Francisco.
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Tiburon fishing boats quiet their bullhorns after noise complaints
A monthslong noise dispute between Tiburon residents and fishing-charter captains appears to be easing, with one captain saying he halted early-morning bullhorn use that neighbors say disrupted their sleep. Earlier this month, Tiburon police received a call reporting an “ongoing issue with boats continuing to use megaphones” in the area of Keil Cove, according to dispatch logs. Marin County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Adam Schermerhorn confirmed his office has also received a complaint. ...
By TYLER CALLISTER ·Three dozen Tiburon streets are slated for 2026 upgrades
Nearly three dozen Tiburon streets east of Trestle Glen Boulevard are slated for repairs next year. The Town Council voted unanimously at its Oct. 15 meeting to approve a $121,220 contract with San Luis Obispo-headquartered Pavement Engineering Inc. to design the annual street rehabilitation project. The work will cover 6.54 miles of roads. Funding for the design work was included as part of the town’s capital-improvement program for fiscal year 2025-2026. The streets, all of which need...
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·Father-and-son Tiburon rowers share bond while tackling Boston’s iconic Head of the Charles
The Tiburon father and son competed in the Directors’ Challenge Parent/Child Doubles race during the 2025 Head of the Charles Regatta.
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
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 ·
Tiburon Town Hall exhibits feature multimedia collages, oil paintings
Tiburon Heritage and Arts Commissioner Jaleh Etemad and Larkspur resident Debra Maddox are each exhibiting their works at Town Hall starting in November.
By DIANE SMITH ·
Prescribed burn on Angel Island to begin as early as Oct. 31
The actual start date will depend on weather conditions, with the target Nov. 2.
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Reed district warned to rein in deficit spending
Unless the district cuts $1.75 million over two years, its reserves will fall short of the required 27% minimum by fiscal year 2027-2028.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Reed district test scores show gains in English, math
Some 81% of Reed students met English standards and 79% met math standards, significantly outpacing Marin County and statewide averages.
By EMILY LAVIN ·Strawberry senior facility raises concerns over size, fit
The 106-unit facility would include 71 independent-living apartments and 35 assisted-living suites on the 6.6-acre hillside site off North Knoll Road.
By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Tiburon officer placed on leave after DUI, child-endangerment arrest in Petaluma
An independent investigator will review whether any departmental policies were violated as the district attorney weighs potential charges.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·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 ·Tiburon council OKs commission’s picks for early design of ponds site, mini parks
Two design firms will create conceptual plans for a basketball court, new swings and improvements at the former sanitation ponds site by spring 2026.
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·Belvedere runner sets world record in 800-meter race at Santa Barbara meet
Nancy Simmons clocked 2:38.05 at the Santa Barbara meet, beating the previous 2:39.61 record set in 2016 by 1.56 seconds.
By KEVIN HESSEL ·
