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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
TRAVEL BUG

Mediterranean cruise crosses continents and cultures

Over 11 days, the Travel Bug explored two continents and four countries, immersing ourselves in rich culture and history while celebrating a milestone anniversary.

By MARYBETH BOND SHEPPARD ·
Mediterranean cruise crosses continents and cultures

Belvedere probes cyberattack as report warns of rising risks

The May 28 breach occurred just a month before a Marin civil grand jury report about vulnerabilities across the county's independent networks.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·

The Ranch is named Tiburon Peninsula’s business of the year

The Ranch has been named the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
The Ranch is named Tiburon Peninsula’s business of the year

Tiburon lacrosse stars named among top student-athletes in the country

Redwood's John Anderluh was named an All-Academic honoree, and Lucy Jeffers is an All-American.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Tiburon lacrosse stars named among top student-athletes in the country

Pandemic piano hobby turns into a Billboard-charting music career

Her single “Move Your Body Slowly" reached No. 26 on Billboard’s adult-contemporary chart.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Pandemic piano hobby turns into a Billboard-charting music career
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

An ad sales rep has an open-door policy for his Belvedere garage office

Ed Meagher has been working remotely from his open-door “man cave” since he and his wife moved into their Belvedere Land Co.-owned home three years ago.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
An ad sales rep has an open-door policy for his Belvedere garage office

Tiburon Peninsula girls win fourth softball title in four tournaments

The Marin Girls Softball 8U Tremors Black team just won the 8U championship at the Sonoma Invitational.

By READER SUBMITTED ·
Tiburon Peninsula girls win fourth softball title in four tournaments

Laurie Ann Sanders Kenney

Laurie Ann Sanders Kenney died June 21, 2025 in Tiburon, California.

By READER SUBMITTED ·
Laurie Ann Sanders Kenney
PICKS OF THE WEEK

Caviar Crawl along Main Street Tiburon; Hip Service plays the hits at free concert at Community Park

The Caviar Crawl runs noon-4 p.m. July 13 along Main Street, followed by the Belvedere concert at 4 p.m.

Caviar Crawl along Main Street Tiburon; Hip Service plays the hits at free concert at Community Park

From prison to podium: Tiburon man finds second chance at life through running

Markelle Taylor began running in 2015 while incarcerated at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, where he was quickly dubbed “Markelle The Gazelle.”

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
From prison to podium: Tiburon man finds second chance at life through running

Tiburon fire budget plans for Paradise Drive station remodel to start in August

The remodel of Station 10 on Paradise Drive at Trestle Glen Boulevard accounts for about 22% of the district’s total anticipated expenditures in fiscal 2026.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·

NASA ember-risk maps show threats to Tiburon homes

New satellite data highlights areas where vegetation could fuel spot fires; agencies promote defensible space to minimize risks

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
NASA ember-risk maps show threats to Tiburon homes

The Ark wins national excellence honors, sets record with 54 awards in 2024

The Ark has been named among the nation’s best community weeklies, winning 26 awards in the National Newspaper Association’s 2025 Better Newspapers Contest.

The Ark wins national excellence honors, sets record with 54 awards in 2024
NEW BUSINESS

Chef’s new Tiburon shop mixes home goods, classes, community

Highlow Larder reflects owner Elizabeth Smith-Finders' journey from social work to Michelin-starred kitchens.

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
Chef’s new Tiburon shop mixes home goods, classes, community
EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS

A Tiburon resident reflects on a lifetime of creative endeavors

Tiburon resident Rand Crook is a writer and film producer whose credits include the 1996 indie movie ‘Chalk.'

By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ ·
A Tiburon resident reflects on a lifetime of creative endeavors

Strawberry rec district plans for deficit to finance new playground

The district aims to have the new playground complete by summer 2026.

By TYLER CALLISTER ·
Strawberry rec district plans for deficit to finance new playground
NOTES FROM AN APPRAISER

Playful skeleton imagery marks unique period in Japanese garment design

Most of the kimono designs featuring skulls seem to be a nod to the literary world. The skeletons, on the other hand, are humorous and playful, like those seen in the sketches of Japanese painter and caricaturist.

By CYNTHIA SHAVER ·
Playful skeleton imagery marks unique period in Japanese garment design

Exhibit showcases artist’s portraits, panoramas, playing cards

“The Art of Kathy Gray” is on display in at Tiburon Town Hall July 7-Aug. 27. An artist’s reception is planned for 6-8 p.m. July 8.

By DIANE SMITH ·
Exhibit showcases artist’s portraits, panoramas, playing cards

July 4 holiday: what’s open, what’s closed

Friday, July 4, is Independence Day.

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