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September is National Preparedness Month

Today marks the first day of National Preparedness Month. Marin County is no stranger to the destruction that disasters like wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes can bring. Our resilience during an emergency is dependent on the amount of preparation we put in ahead of time. Over the next month, we will share some simple steps San … Continued

Safety Reminders for Wildfire Prevention Goats

With nearly 1000 goats and sheep grazing across San Rafael, the Fire Department works hard to keep the herds safe and contained.   The City contracts with a grazing service provider with expertise in caring for the animals’ safety and wellbeing. Herders and herding dogs live on site to monitor the welfare of the animals … Continued

Request for Proposal (RFP): Library Automated Materials Handling System

BID NOTIFICATION  SAN RAFAEL, CA July 5, 2023– The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the release of our Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Automated Materials Handling System (AMH) for the Downtown San Rafael Public Library. The AMH checks-in and sorts returned library materials and immediately provides updates to patron accounts utilizing … Continued

Waste Wise Business Highlight: Magnolia Park Kitchen

Magnolia Park Kitchen has been selected as the City’s newest “Waste Wise Business Spotlight”, which recognizes businesses that go above and beyond in reducing waste and promoting recycling. Join us in celebrating Magnolia Park Kitchen, a local gem on Fourth Street in San Rafael, for its outstanding commitment to sustainability and the new Reusable Foodware … Continued

San Rafael residents lead Earth Day clean-ups

Several neighborhood clean-ups were held around San Rafael on Saturday, April 22. Girl Scout Troop 10428 hosted a clean-up in the Sun Valley neighborhood while other volunteers hosted clean-ups at both the Target and Pickleweed ends of Shoreline Path. 101 Surf Sports held its 12th annual Earth Day clean-up, with more than 40 volunteers hitting … Continued

Safe Parking Program – New Installation Date

Parking clarifications in the Dominican, Fairhills, Gerstle Park, and West End Neighborhoods are scheduled for Thursday, May 4th.  The materials used for painting the parking boxes on pavement require a dry surface so, the installation date had been delayed due to rainy weather over the past few months. Clarifications now set for installation on Thursday, … Continued

More than 50 volunteers gather for the Downtown Clean & Green

On Friday, April 21 volunteers gathered for the annual BID Earth Day Clean & Green in downtown San Rafael. More than 50 volunteers picked up litter, removed graffiti, cleaned garbage cans and generally spruced up the 4th street and West End Village corridor. Volunteers also pulled weeds and mulched the tree wells at the intersections … Continued

Community gathers for Jordan Street neighborhood clean-up

April was a busy month for the volunteer program! On April 1st we held a neighborhood clean-up along Jordan Street in collaboration with Davidson Middle School and their Parent-Teacher Organization, San Rafael Clean, Clean Marin and local businesses. More than 60 volunteers gathered to pick-up litter and spruce up the middle school and surrounding streets. … Continued

Grind and Overlay Construction on AC Marriot Hotel at 1201 Fifth Avenue

Heavy construction activities for the downtown AC Marriot Hotel will be performed on May 15 and 16 between the hours of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be some traffic delays on those two days due to construction activities. For more information on the AC  Marriot Hotel, click here. Please see Traffic Control Plans … Continued

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