On Wednesday, April 26 from 8 am to 5 pm, the San Rafael Fire Department is hosting a training exercise on Smith Ranch Road near Silveira Parkway. All roads will remain open. This training exercise will prepare first responders to safely and effectively respond to incidents involving large numbers of injured victims. This will be … Continued
**UPDATE** SMART released the following update: Thank you for your patience during the brief phase of extended hours of testing critical safety systems. Safety is SMART’s top priority. SMART’s goal is to provide the safest and most reliable rail transit system, utilizing the latest railroad technology. The extended hours of testing will end today, ahead … Continued
For the fifth consecutive year, the City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The most recent award was bestowed on the City for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2017. The City’s financial statements were judged by an impartial panel to meet the … Continued
Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project. Construction updates for the week of April 3rd are as follows: DAYTIME Monday – Friday: 5AM-2PM – Shoulder closures in the eastbound direction of I-580 on the RSR Bridge. This work is long-term and will occur daily through fall 2017. NIGHTTIME Monday – Saturday … Continued
**UPDATE** due to weather, the market has been cancelled tonight So excited for this Thursday, April 6th – join us for opening night at the Downtown San Rafael Market. Combining all the positive aspects of fresh produce, delicious foods, tasty pastries, local artisans with talented musicians. Open, rain or shine Thursday Evenings, Downtown Fourth St. 6pm – 9pm, April 6th – September 28th For … Continued
The City’s administrative offices in City Hall, the San Rafael Public Library, and the City’s community centers will be closed on Friday, March 31, in observance of the holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.
No matter if you’re a contractor, landscaper or “do-it-yourselfer,” 811 works for you! Smart digging means always calling 811 before any project to have your underground utility lines marked. Hitting an underground utility line while digging can cause serious injuries, disrupt service to entire neighborhoods, and potentially result in fines and repair costs. Plus, you … Continued
“For 80% of people who become homeless, homelessness is a one-time experience lasting less than 1 month.” – Iain De Jong To truly solve homelessness, we have to make sure we’re addressing the right problems. Looking at other communities across the country, including in our own backyard, it is clear that a new thesis of the … Continued
The Paramount/Netflix film production ’13 Reasons Why’ will begin streaming on March 31. San Rafael was the home base of this new streaming series about teen bullying – several neighborhoods (including Gerstle Park, Peacock Gap, Bret Harte, West End, and Downtown) are featured throughout the series. Based upon a best-selling mystery novel about teen bullying, … Continued
Hey, San Rafael! Passing along a request from the Grand Jury: The Marin County Civil Grand Jury would like your help. They are researching the topic of public engagement and want to hear your views of how well your city, incorporated town, and the County of Marin engages with you. Public engagement is a range of methods through which government … Continued
