Second poll shows support for $115 mil Reed Union schools bond
Pollsters noted that support barely moved after voters heard critical arguments against the bond — something the research firm said was unusual and a positive sign for the district.

Emily Lavin
5 hours ago1 min read


Ross Valley teacher hired for top job at Bel Aire Elementary
El Ammari brings experience as a teacher, instructional coach and assistant principal in New York City, and later served as a principal at a San Rafael elementary school.

Emily Lavin
5 hours ago1 min read
Measure E: Voters asked to approve parcel tax as Mill Valley School District warns of teacher cuts
Supporters say a 5% annual increase is needed to keep pace with costs. Opponents say 3% is more realistic and urge voters to reject this version and wait for a revised proposal.

Tyler Callister
May 137 min read


Bel Aire Elementary students pack meals – and encouragement – for residents in need
Each lunch included a handwritten card from a student. Ritter Center staff say clients keep them long after the meal is gone, pulling them out folded and worn, years later.

Francisco Martinez
May 132 min read


Reed schools’ spring showcase features art, live music, crafting
More than 60 student artworks from Reed Union School District will go on display May 15 at Ground home goods and garden store.

Emily Lavin
May 51 min read
Tam Union high school district approves bell-to-bell cellphone ban
Students at Redwood and other Tam Union high schools will be required to lock phones in cases during school hours, including passing periods, lunch and breaks.

Emily Lavin
Apr 281 min read
Tiburon Peninsula Traffic Alliance budget includes $52K to preserve two crossing-guard locations
The Tiburon Peninsula Traffic Alliance is projecting a $147,000 surplus in its 2026-27 budget while keeping student bus-pass prices unchanged at $360.

Francisco Martinez
Apr 281 min read


Seeing through the clouds: Belvedere researcher uses AI to unlock aurora data
A Belvedere college senior built AI that can see the northern lights through clouds, recovering aurora data scientists thought was lost.

Tyler Callister
Apr 141 min read


Del Mar’s six-seven Mathletes team takes second in tournament
Del Mar Middle School’s sixth- and seventh-grade Mathletes team finished second out of 14 teams countywide for the 2025-2026 season.

Emily Lavin
Apr 11 min read
Poll: Cautious support to renew parcel tax for Tam district schools
The Tamalpais Union High School District is eyeing a nine-year parcel-tax renewal for the November ballot, and early polling shows the measure hovering near the threshold to pass.

Emily Lavin
Mar 171 min read

