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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Testing Increases, County Eviction Moratorium, & More!

Access to COVID-19 testing continues to increase in our community. In the past three weeks, Marin County has nearly tripled its testing capability. Widespread testing is a crucial step in containing the virus and moving us forward on our path towards recovery. Anyone who is feeling sick should get tested. Also, even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms, it’s recommended that you get tested if you were exposed … Continued

Increased Illegal Dumping Activity

With Shelter in Place, there has been a surge in illegal dumping around the City. Maintenance crews have been busy responding and notify adjacent property owners accordingly. The issue has been particularly worrisome as there are more people out than ever using sidewalks for their Shelter-in-Place walks – and they do not want to have … Continued

Traffic Data

The Shelter-in-Place order has been in effect for two months now. The State has issued a four-phase plan for counties and cities for businesses to reopen especially the ones that can operate outdoors like car washes, golf courses, constructions, etc. In San Rafael, the impact of the modified restrictions showed a slight increase in traffic. … Continued

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Shopping Curbside, Summer Camps, Testing, and more

It’s Memorial Day Weekend! Disappointed that you won’t be able to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony in-person this year? Don’t worry—event organizers have moved the ceremony online so you can participate safely from your home. Hop onto the Marin County United Veteran’s Council Facebook page to watch the ceremony live at 8:30 AM on Monday, May 25. If you miss the live viewing, it will be replayed later … Continued

Francisco Boulevard West – Rice Drive to Second Street (CLOSED)

The installation of a cycle track, flatwork, streetlight installation, traffic signal work, striping, sheet pile installation, creek work, and landscape with an irrigation main. There will be both day and night work components to this project. For more information, please click here. List of Bids

Public Safety Center Resurfacing Project (CLOSED)

The project is located at 5th Avenue between A Street and the Mt. Tamalpais Cemetery, D Street between 5th Avenue and 4th Street, C Street between Mission Avenue and 4th Street, and Via Sessi from D Street to the end of the road, and is described as follows: Pavement resurfacing Slurry seal Grind and overlay … Continued

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Stick With It San Rafael!

Can you believe Memorial Day weekend is coming up!? We hope you’ll take an opportunity to relax and reflect. Maybe enjoy a local trail or park, go out for a bike ride or walk in your neighborhood, have a barbecue with your household, or treat yourself to a frozen dessert. Don’t forget to thank the people in your life who have served … Continued

Coronivirus (COVID-19) Update: Parks, Curbside Retail, & Firesafing Your Home

Happy Friday, San Rafael! Today, the County Health Officer issued an updated Parks Public Health Order that supersedes the order issued on April 29. Under the new order, certain parks and open spaces in Marin County will allow motorized vehicle access again, effective May 18. This means you will now be able drive to some of your favorite trailheads to enjoy the outdoors. Not all areas are open yet, so please check this list before heading out the door. … Continued

Guidance for Curbside Retail

The County of Marin issued a new public health order today with guidance for retailers. Starting Monday, May 18, 2020, retailers will be able to reopen for curbside pick-up and delivery only. Each curbside Retailer must create, adopt, and implement a written COVID-19 Site-Specific Protection Plan that incorporates and addresses all applicable Public Health Order requirements. … Continued

7 Days to a Fire Safe Home – Tip #4

Happy Friday San Rafael! This is week four of tackling one fire safe tip per week to make your home, drum roll please, more fire safe! This week we’ll be working on how to choose fire safe landscaping while maintaining your defensible space. We aren’t looking to get rid of all plants, don’t be crazy! The goal is to identify landscaping that … Continued