In between storm clean-up duties, the Parks Department was able to finish installing new drain lines to help alleviate a perpetual soggy corner of the Albert’s ball field. Work also continued on the ball field to prepare for the upcoming season, which starts 2/21/19. Parks staff are pictured as they rebuild the pitcher’s mound.
Did you know that you can follow which Sidewalk Repair Program properties have been completed from on our interactive Encroachment Permits Map? Simply click “Filters” on the left side, under “Permit Type” select “Sidewalk Repair Program”. The click the three arrows in the top right of the left panel to collapse it to view the map … Continued
El Departamento de Policía de San Rafael se enorgullece en anunciar nuestra segunda Academia de Policía para Ciudadanos en Español con el fin de asistir a la población de habla Hispana en nuestra ciudad. La Academia de Policía de Ciudadanos (o APC) es un programa emocionante de diez semanas organizado por el departamento de policía. … Continued
If you love dogs, you’re in for a treat: San Rafael Police Department Canine Ares is retiring from the San Rafael Police Department and he’ll be joining us at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for recognition of his 6+ years of service to the City. That may not sound super long to you, but it is … Continued
At Tuesday’s meeting, staff will be presenting an information item to the City Council regarding short-term rentals… but what is a “short-term rental” exactly? A short-term rental (sometimes referred to as a vacation rental or STR) is typically defined as a rental of a residential dwelling unit or accessory building for periods of less than … Continued
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) construction is progressing at the San Rafael Transit Center in preparation for SMART’s rail extension to Larkspur, which is scheduled to be completed later this year. While we’re looking forward to being able to take SMART all the way to Larkspur, the construction to get this project completed will … Continued
Also on Tuesday night, the City Council will be considering an agreement with the Town of Ross relating to the annexation of a property that lies at the border of San Rafael and Ross. The property owner of 400 Upper Toyon Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901, submitted an application to the Marin Local Agency Formation … Continued
The San Rafael Department of Public Works, in collaboration with the San Rafael Community Services Department, is looking for your input regarding the replacement of the current play structures at Pickleweed Park. Surveys are available in both English and Spanish and will be open through February 21. Take the survey in English or Spanish.
Great news! Our pop-up library at the Northgate Mall (5800 Northgate Mall) has been extended. We will now be there through the end of March. Our hours are Monday through Thursday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. We hope to see you there! For more information, visit … Continued
If you’ve visited the downtown library in the past week, you will have noticed some changes that are underway at our west entrance (on E Street). The desk in the lobby has closed to make way for new, improved shelves for requested materials. You will now find all of your holds here including books, DVDs, … Continued
