Each year, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of community members whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America–from all communities that identify as Hispanic. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon … Continued
Since 1973, the City of San Rafael and the Marinwood Community Services District have provided shared fire protection services in each other’s service area. The Marinwood Fire Chief recently announced his retirement, and Marinwood officials have expressed that their fire department is in need of obtaining Fire Chief Officer Services to provide administration and operations … Continued
National Rail Safety Week is September 23-29. Please take some time this week to talk to your family about rail safety. Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility. Check out the safety tips below to increase rail safety: Never walk on the tracks—it’s dangerous and illegal. Wait for the gate. Pay attention to signs and signals at … Continued
Marin County, CA — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay mountains and other parts of the Bay Area, which is in effect until 5 PM Tuesday, September 25. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame with a combination … Continued
On Tuesday, September 18th, the City’s contractor, Ghilotti Bros., resurfaced G Street between Fourth Street and Mission Avenue. Prior to resurfacing, new concrete wheelchair ramps and a drainage system were installed. The work has progressed quickly over the past month and will be done by the end of September.
Weekend Striping! On Sunday, September 23, the Department of Public Works will be center striping, or re-painting the center road markings, through Downtown San Rafael. Staff will be using a water-based paint to do the job. It’s environmentally responsible, paint remains flexible and withstands movement, it’s fast drying (10-15 minutes!), and it comes in many … Continued
This week, Streets Maintenance Crews added some safety aspects to the Puerto Suello bike path heading southbound on the bike path and coming up the Linden lane tunnel/stairway. Delineators were added to guide bicyclists coming down the hill away from the stairway and approaching pedestrians, as well as, a bright PEDESTRIAN sign to the left. … Continued
Last year, City Council supported a 6-month study to evaluate existing East San Rafael parking conditions and better prepare parking solutions the City could implement. The City is first pursuing a short-term strategy of implementing time-limited parking. Following the estimated sign installation timeline, the Department of Public Works Maintenance crews have been hard at work … Continued
On Monday night’s Council Meeting DPW’s own Senior Civil Engineer Hunter Young was recognized as San Rafael’s 2018 Employee of the Second Quarter. From managing the complex $3.5 million Freitas Las Gallinas Intersection Improvements project, to Grand Avenue Pedestrian Bridge to coordinating all things SMART in San Rafael – including rail crossings downtown and … Continued
The SMART Larkspur extension construction realignment of Francisco Blvd. West and first phase of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive) continues to move forward at a rapid pace. The Contractor has nearly completed the curb & gutter and sidewalk installation for the new Francisco Blvd West. The sheet piles that support the … Continued
