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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

Susan Ann Compton Carpenter

Susan Ann Compton Carpenter of Tiburon died September 17, 2025.

By READER SUBMITTED ·
Susan Ann Compton Carpenter
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
PICKS OF THE WEEK

Halloween events across the Tiburon Peninsula

Families can choose from trick-or-treating through themed areas, magic shows, carnival games, and free outdoor screenings across multiple venues.

Halloween events across the Tiburon Peninsula

Tiburon to be first city in nation to ban all tobacco sales without exceptions

The new law will take effect Dec. 5 following the Town Council’s unanimous approval Oct. 15 and its expected vote to formally adopt on Nov. 5.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Tiburon to be first city in nation to ban all tobacco sales without exceptions

Sculpted busts recall Tiburon life in the 1950s, ’60s

Howard Lazar's exhibit features painted busts and written vignettes reflecting on teachers, shopkeepers and friends.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Sculpted busts recall Tiburon life in the 1950s, ’60s

Festival of lights sets sail in Tiburon

Indira Gupta of Tiburon receives a henna tattoo, while Tiburon teens Layla Patel (right) and Piper Emerson enjoy food from San Rafael-based Suvai Taste of India during the Diwali Sunset Cruise Oct. 10 aboard the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry. The free celebration featured music, dancing and children’s activities as attendees dressed in traditional colorful attire to mark the festival of lights, which falls on Oct. 20 this year. The celebration came days after Gov. Gavin Newsom made Diwali an...

Festival of lights sets sail in Tiburon

Belvedere band keeps community in tune with backyard jam sessions

For five years, eight musicians have turned a Belvedere backyard into a weekly community gathering with rock classics and potluck meals.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Belvedere band keeps community in tune with backyard jam sessions
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
NEW BUSINESS

Tiburon entrepreneur launches low-fee platform for tech-savvy homebuyers

The platform charges homebuyers 0.75% compared to traditional agent fees of 2.5% to 3%, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·

Tiburon family reunited with missing dog after standoff; woman arrested

Police recover pet after owner tracks it with AirTag.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Tiburon family reunited with missing dog after standoff; woman arrested

Tiburon Peninsula crew sails to third J105 title in four years

Team Niuhi overcame a broken mast two weeks before the regatta to dominate the field.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Tiburon Peninsula crew sails to third J105 title in four years

Tiburon cyclist will embark on 625-mile ride to raise money for disabled athletes

Harband has already raised more than $11,000 toward his $15,000 goal for the Challenged Athletes Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Tiburon cyclist will embark on 625-mile ride to raise money for disabled athletes

Tiburon parks board to tackle safety issues along Old Rail Trail

A uniform 8 mph speed limit and separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians are among the potential changes being explored.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·

Signed, worn, remembered: Tiburon collector preserves moments that shaped him

Scanlon's 200-piece collection includes Dwight Clark's cleats, Reggie Jackson's bat and even locks of hair from an unnamed Beatle.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Signed, worn, remembered: Tiburon collector preserves moments that shaped him
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

Zheng takes Tiburon Challenger crown in flawless week

The Columbia University senior didn't drop a single set en route to his third consecutive Challenger title.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Zheng takes Tiburon Challenger crown in flawless week

Tiburon picks designers to bring new life to town's parks

Community feedback from two years of engagement will guide designers creating plans for the former sanitation ponds site and mini parks.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Tiburon picks designers to bring new life to town's parks

Frogs delay, rats play — Point Tiburon Marsh condos are caught in the middle

Tiburon to remove invasive weeds at Railroad Marsh after condo residents report rat infestation linked to overgrown vegetation behind units.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Frogs delay, rats play — Point Tiburon Marsh condos are caught in the middle

Belvedere film fest returns with 32 community-made shorts

Homemade films showcase community stories at festival in Belvedere Community Park Oct. 10.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Belvedere film fest returns with 32 community-made shorts
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