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Town of Fairfax
Published September 03Cheryl Scorza Candidate Statement
Cheryl Scorza Age:40 Ballot Designation: Nursing Assistant As a frontline healthcare worker and a mother navigating the unique world of accessibility, my daily life is built on problem-solving, empathy, and advocacy. These experiences give me the practical, real-world perspective…
Town of Fairfax
Published September 03Bruce Ackerman Candidate Statement
CANDIDATE STATEMENT Town Clerk Fairfax, California Bruce Ackerman Occupation: Engineer/Former Councilmember Education and Qualifications: I am running for the largely ceremonial position of elected Town Clerk. In the modern world, it is paid, professional members of staff who…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 02A close eye on bears
After a bear climbed through the bathroom window and trashed his family’s cabin in the Sierra, Eric Persha had every reason to resent the opportunistic omnivores, who will eat just about anything they can get their paws on. But when he and his family discovered a black bear on…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18City Manager Report
Most days in Belvedere, city government is what you don’t notice. The parks are maintained for community use, building inspections help ensure safety, the streets are cleaned, and Council agendas address annual goals and issues as they arise. That’s by design: in a small city,…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18Last Concert of the Season: Sunday, September 6
Labor Day Weekend will be the last opportunity this year to enjoy Concerts in the Park. On Sunday, September 6, come to Belvedere Park to dance and sing along with Foreverland—a Bay Area tribute band celebrating the music of Michael Jackson. The fun starts at 4pm. A big thank you…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18Update on the Beach Road Seawall Stabilization Project
Activity at the Beach Road Stabilization Project construction site has ramped up over the past month. PG&E and Comcast have completed work to realign their communications, electric and gas pipelines, while MMWD has installed a temporary shut-off valve that will be activated when…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18Attention Drivers: Rules for School Bus Safety
As children head back to school, school buses will soon be on the roads. This means drivers need to stay alert, stay informed, and remember that the sole purpose of a school bus is to transport precious cargo—children. Below is a refresher on California’s school bus laws: Yellow…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18Be Responsible: Dispose of Pet Waste Properly
The City is addressing ongoing illegal dumping of used dog-waste bags within the public right-of-way along the 200–300 block of Belvedere Avenue. Discarding pet waste in this manner is prohibited and creates an ongoing public nuisance requiring weekly cleanup by Public Works…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18Learn about the Block Captain Program: Friday, August 21
Belvedere Block Captains are hosting a social on Friday, August 21, at 5pm at the Belvedere Community Center. Current Block Captains and residents interested in joining the program are invited to attend, meet local first responders, and learn more about the important role Block…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18Tiburon Blvd Maintenance Project: Throughout August
Caltrans is in the pre-construction phase of the State Route 131 (SR-131) Capital Preventive Maintenance Project and is scheduled to start construction this month. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate SR-131 with pavement improvements, ADA upgrades, drainage…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18“Run Tiburon” Traffic Impact: Sunday, August 30
If you’re traveling by car instead of participating in the idyllic Run Tiburon on August 30, please plan ahead—traffic will be affected throughout the morning. Beach Road, between Main Street and Tiburon Boulevard will be closed from 5am to noon, as it serves as the start and…
City of Belvedere
Published August 18Emergency Preparedness Save the Date: October 9
Be Ready Belvedere invites residents to come to Belvedere Park on Friday, October 9, to learn best practices for sheltering in place during a community-wide emergency. At last year’s emergency preparedness event, volunteers helped residents assemble Go Bags. However, because it’s…