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Emergency Update: Marin Graduates to Tier 2, Board Approves Legal Services, & More

Yesterday, Marin County was cleared to take another step forward in reopening following an appeal to the California Department of Public Health.  Based on the most recent local coronavirus metrics, the State of California has downgraded the risk level assigned to Marin from “widespread” to “substantial,” which allows more doors to open in businesses and schools.  The primary changes allowed under the state order as … Continued

Boyd House Lease Opportunity

Although the building is a historical landmark and originally built as a residence, the City of San Rafael believes that the Boyd House can function as a museum, retail space, art gallery, or another commercial operation.  The City is seeking any appropriate and a feasible business opportunity in the Boyd House since the downtown area … Continued

Clean Air Center Open this Weekend

Location: 618 B Street, San Rafael Community Center When: Sat, 09/12 – Sun, 09/13 Time: 1PM – 5PM The City of San Rafael has opened a Clean Air Center Saturday, September 12th through Sunday, September 13th at the 618 B Street Community Center. This Clean Air Space will help to protect the health and well-being of those who are continually exposed to very … Continued

Emergency Update: Suicide Prevention, Small Business Relief, & More

Living in the Bay Area can feel especially tough these days, from the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, wildfires throughout the state, unhealthy air, and a general anxiety throughout the nation. Though we may feel overwhelmed by all this, it is important to take care of ourselves and our loved ones.   Today is Thursday, September 10th—World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD).  Each year, suicide claims more lives than war, murder, and natural disasters … Continued

Emergency Update: Tier 2 delayed, preparing for a power outage, face coverings, + more

The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning that’s been extended through September 9th. Forecasters predict a prolonged period of potentially dangerous heat across the Bay Area and Central Coast. A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures combined with low humidity and strong winds are expected to produce an increased risk of fire danger. Tier 2 Status … Continued

Cooling Center open Sunday and Monday

Three cooling centers open in Marin due to excessive heat With predicted triple-digit temperatures over the next few days, the California State Warning Center has issued a statewide excessive heat warning through Monday, September 7. These conditions could also increase the possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) early next week. In response, three Cooling … Continued

Breonna Taylor Mural in Terra Linda

On Thursday, September 3, the City removed a mural from the cement wall at the intersection at Freitas Parkway and Las Gallinas. We don’t typically notify the community when we do this type of work, but we think it’s important in this instance to share our reasoning.  The mural read “Breonna Taylor was killed 166 days ago and her … Continued

Emergency Update: SIP Violations, Woodward Fire + Smoke, & Voting

To expedite the process for resolving business violations of the Shelter-in-Place Order, each jurisdiction has set up a way to report these violations, instead of being triaged by the County. This will allow cities and towns to respond faster to the complaints. To report a business violation in San Rafael please email SIPviolations@cityofsanrafael.org and include the following information: Business name Address … Continued

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