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Emergency Update: Tier Assessment, Schools, Businesses, & More

Marin County has been in Tier 2 (red status) for five weeks and has met the Tier 3 (orange status) threshold for seven consecutive days. If Marin County maintains this threshold of low testing positivity and cases for 14 consecutive days, we are eligible to move to Tier 3. If the State approves Marin’s move on October 27, further business reopenings can move forward, including increased indoor capacity at retail, restaurant, entertainment … Continued

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From March of 2016 through September of 2017, a pilot program in San Rafael called the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) created a new collaborative service model that housed 23 of the hardest-to-serve, chronically homeless people in San Rafael. On October 1, 2017, this strategy of prioritizing housing and services for the most vulnerable, high-needs members … Continued

Emergency Update: Tier Status, Gyms, Halloween, & More

Yesterday we received the State’s weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Marin remains in Tier 2 (red status) for a fifth straight week. The October 13th assessment  for Marin includes:   Testing Positivity: 1.5% (decrease of 0.3% since last assessment)  Adjusted Case Rate: 4.0  (no change)  Health Equity Quartile Test Positivity Rate: 2.7% (decrease of 0.4%)  In order to achieve Tier 3 (orange status) … Continued

Five Arrested for Church Statue Vandalism

Author: Sergeant Justin Graham #494 Date: October 13, 2020 12:00 PM Case Number: SR20-06974 The San Rafael Police Department was aware of and monitored a protest that resulted in the vandalism and destruction of the Junipero Serra statue at Saint Raphael’s Church in San Rafael.  SRPD arrested the five suspects responsible and will forward the … Continued

Emergency Update: Tier Status, Flu Shots, the Great Shakeout, & More

Following the State’s weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, Marin County’s placement was confirmed for Tier 2 (red status) for a fourth straight week. The October 6 assessment  for Marin includes: Testing Positivity: 1.8%  (decrease of 1.1% since last assessment) Adjusted Case Rate: 4.0  (decrease of 1.7 since last assessment) Health Equity Metric / Quartile Test Positivity Rate: 3.1% For … Continued

Community Conversation around Breonna Taylor Chalk Mural

On Thursday October 1, Lorenzo Jones, who previously helped the City with the #8cantwait task force meetings, facilitated a community conversation with 12 members of the community. City employees Cristine Alilovich, Talia Smith, and Iman Kayani also participated in the meeting. The purpose of the discussion was to hear feedback from those who have expressed … Continued

Recent Encampment Activity

On October 1st, 2020, City of San Rafael officials, including the Police Chief, Fire Chief, City Attorney’s Office, and City Manager’s Office, met with community members to discuss recent encampment activity in residential parts of the city.

Emergency Update: Playgrounds, Blueprint Metrics, Red Flag Warnings, Voting, & More

Earlier this week, the State released guidelines which allow playgrounds to reopen.  Public parks and playgrounds provide a critical shared outdoor resource for families. The guidance requires cities and towns to meet specific guidelines, like signage and capacity limits. We’re working to ensure our playgrounds are ready for safe play—playgrounds in City parks can be expected to reopen early next week.  The guidance does not allow for indoor playgrounds or … Continued

Police Seeking Identification of Suspect with a Weapon

Author: Lt. Dan Fink #447 Date: September 29, 2020 11:06 AM Case Number: SR20-06584 For the last few weeks, we have received a number of calls for service at the location of a mural honoring the memory of Breonna Taylor.  There has been high tension in the area because there are some individuals who are washing the … Continued

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