Labor Day Weekend will be the last opportunity this year to enjoy Concerts in the Park. On Sunday, August 31 come to Belvedere Park to dance and sing along to You Should Be Dancing – a timeless and captivating Bee Gee’s tribute band. The fun starts at 4pm. A big thanks to all the volunteers … Continued
On Saturday, September 6 from from 10am to 4pm at the Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds, the whole community is invited to learn how we can all prepare for wildfire. This free, family friendly event includes fire smart landscaping and home hardening exhibits, live burn demonstrations, and wildfire products and service providers. A kid zone, music, … Continued
As back-to-school season begins, school buses are back on the roads. This means drivers need to stay alert, informed and remember that the sole purpose of a school bus is to transport precious cargo- children. Below is a refresher of the California school bus rules to keep in mind: All traffic must stop when a … Continued
Last fall, the City Council created the Be Ready Belvedere working group to address its vital goal of safety and emergency preparedness. Be Ready Belvedere, under the leadership of Councilmember Pat Carapiet, is currently working to finalize evacuation locations, obtain water and food to store at the designated spots, and update our local emergency medical … Continued
Did you know e-bike riders between 10 and 15 years old are five times more likely to be seriously injured than older riders? That’s why Marin County jurisdictions passed a new E-Bike Law that makes Class 2 throttle e-bikes off-limits to those under 16, and requires riders of all ages to wear helmets. This law … Continued
Registration is now open for the September 7 Run Tiburon, a benefit for UCSF Courage over Cancer and The Ranch. With its views of Mt. Tam, the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, and San Francisco Bay, this idyllic fall race is unlike any other. Register now!
Over the past two years, the Belvedere Police Department has faced several staffing setbacks, which have challenged its existing staffing and coverage model. Although Belvedere has six active officers in the budget — Chief Jason Wu plus five duty officers — due to a long-term disability leave, there are only four duty officers currently available. … Continued
Under the leadership of Chair Charlie Harrington, the Parks, Open Spaces and Lanes Committee (POSLC) is following its mission. At their June 12 meeting, the Committee was updated on the progress of creating a database that identifies all lanes and assesses their condition, value for evacuation and safety, and other benefits for the community. They … Continued
The City’s Housing Element has been updated in response to the California Department of Housing & Community Development’s (HCD) January 14 comment letter. A redlined version of the document, with edits in yellow, is on the city’s website. HCD has indicated their informal approval of the proposed revisions, signaling that the changes address all remaining … Continued
On Monday, City Council adopted an ordinance restricting the age of Class 2 e-bike riders to 16 and older and requiring all Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike riders to wear a helmet. Class 2 e-bikes are operated with a throttle and do not have pedal assist. Class 1 e-bikes, which are pedal-assisted and do … Continued
