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The Ark | Allen ‘Al’ James Vangelos
WEB1 day ago · It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen “Al” James Vangelos, a beloved husband, father, Papou, Great-Papou, uncle, great-uncle, and giant in the agriculture industry. Al passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of family, leadership, and a life well-lived. Al was born to a Greek father, James Vangelos, and an ...
The Ark | Residents, officials say draft EIR for Strawberry seminary ...
WEB23 hours ago · Strawberry residents and Marin planning commissioners last week blasted a draft environmental report for plans to redevelop the former seminary site, prompting county officials to consider ordering additional study and another round of public review. Some concerns were familiar, focusing on the number of students at the proposed commuter school and the impact on traffic and housing.
The Ark | Sam’s wins OK to open takeout counter next door
WEB23 hours ago · Sam’s Anchor Cafe has won Tiburon’s permission to open a fast-casual takeout counter next door, serving food and drinks from the waterfront restaurant’s kitchen. Tentatively called The Hold, the storefront at 31 Main St. would have no seating and would be allowed to operate between 7 a.m. and midnight, though hours aren’t set yet and the permit will be reviewed after six months.
Court rejects appeal in civil-rights suit against Belvedere, officer
WEB23 hours ago · A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected federal civil-rights claims brought by the owners of Yema clothing boutique against Belvedere over a police incident at the downtown Tiburon shop in 2020. The six-page ruling, issued Sept. 11, affirmed a May decision of the Northern District Court in San Francisco that the shop owners didn’t sufficiently make the case ...
The Ark | At least 12 cars sacked or stolen in recent weeks
WEB23 hours ago · Tiburon police say five cars were stolen and at least seven others were ransacked for cash and other items between Aug. 30 and Sept. 13. All but one or two were left unlocked, and four of the stolen cars had the keys inside.The incidents occurred in Tiburon’s Belveron and Reedlands neighborhoods and areas off Paradise Drive near Paradise Cay, according to police spokeswoman Laurie Nilsen.
Library exhibit focuses on the transformative power of art
WEB1 day ago · Seven locals are among the 45 artists who will exhibit their works that touch on issues like social and economic justice, climate change and inequality in “Making Art in a Changing World,” a new show opening Sept. 19 at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library. The exhibit includes an opening night reception from 6 to 8 p.m. and closes on Nov. 13.The call for entries asked artists from across the Bay ...
Tiburon adds extra cop with promotion of service aide
WEB1 day ago · Tiburon has created an extra police officer position to make room for the promotion of Deny Cruz, a former service aide who has completed the academy and was to begin his field training Sept. 16. The Town Council unanimously approved the staff restructuring at its Sept. 4 meeting, adding the ninth officer and reducing the number of service aides to two.Cruz’s salary will be $96,228 per year ...
Report emphasizes urgent need to respond to sea-level rise, but ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Tiburon Peninsula communities are among Marin’s most vulnerable to sea-level rise, officials say, but while some communities are moving forward with adaptation plans, talks on the Tiburon Peninsula about how to address this future menace have largely stalled. A Marin civil grand jury report released May 31 concludes that a collaborative and cooperative response to sea-level rise is urgent ...
Mark elected to first turn as mayor of Belvedere - The Ark
WEBDec 20, 2023 · The Belvedere City Council has elected Vice Mayor Peter Mark to serve as mayor, while colleague Jane Cooper was chosen to fill the role of vice mayor.The council at its Dec. 11 meeting voted unanimously to make the appointments. Mark takes over for outgoing Mayor Jim Lynch, who remains on the board.Belvedere councilmembers rotate yearly for the positions of mayor and vice mayor, and the ...