Did you know most homes lost to wildfire are first ignited by embers from small fires nearby that then spread to the structure? Regular maintenance – including clearing away flammable debris and creating defensible space around your house – helps break the continuous fuel supply. This limits the potential for a small fire to escalate … Continued
To help you rid your property of fire-prone vegetation and provide more defensible space around your home, Belvedere is offering its Annual Curbside Vegetation Pickup Program on six Tuesday mornings: May 20 through June 24. Place cut vegetation in a neat pile at the road edge in front of your property before 8am on one … Continued
At their May 12 meeting, the City Council interviewed three excellent candidates for one opening on the Planning Commission and is pleased to announce the appointment of Ghazaleh Jamei. The Council thanked Chair Ashley Johnson for serving four years on the Commission and wished her well in the next chapter of her life on the East Coast. And … Continued
A lengthy discussion at the May City Council meeting focused on a new e-bike ordinance for Belvedere. This ordinance will be adopted in June, and once it takes effect in July, minors under 16 can only ride Class 1 e-bikes. If you’re not sure if your child’s e-bike is Class 1, please: 1. Ensure the e-bike has a … Continued
There’s exciting news from the Tiburon Peninsula Traffic Alliance (TPTA) about the Yellow Bus Program for the 2025/26 school year. This program makes life easier for parents and helps reduce traffic congestion along Tiburon Boulevard for everyone. Afterschool Bus: A new late afternoon express bus for students participating in extracurricular activities at Bel Aire and Reed … Continued
Bring the family to Belvedere Community Park on Sunday, June 15 at 4pm to dance and sing along with The Sun Kings, the Bay Area’s favorite Beatles tribute band. This energetic group kicks off our 28th year of free summer concerts for the Belvedere community. Come join the fun! The concert series is sponsored by … Continued
The Belvedere City Council is now accepting letters of interest for vacancies on the following committees: The Historic Preservation Committee: 3 seats with four-year terms The Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency: 1 seat with a four-year term The Marin County Commission on Aging: 1 seat with a three-year term City Council will be interviewing candidates at … Continued
The Tiburon Peninsula Traffic Alliance (TPTA)—the team behind the Yellow Bus Challenge—is gearing up for the 2025–26 school year, and there’s lots of good news for Belvedere families. Del Mar Middle School routes have been updated with later morning departures and earlier afternoon returns – giving students more time in the morning and a quicker trip home. … Continued
The City of Belvedere is moving forward with an item in our Climate Action Plan — replacing one of our gas-powered Public Works trucks with a new electric vehicle – not only reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, but also saving the city thousands of dollars in gasoline. What are you going to do to make … Continued
Everyone in Belvedere knows Diana’s gift shop on The Boardwalk. But did you know that Diana Maureen, a Tiburon resident since fourth grade, is the woman behind the name? After 10 years working at the local Standard Five and Dime in high school, college, and after graduation, she opened her eponymous store on March 1, … Continued
