You may know that San Rafael’s downtown restaurants are awesome, but did you know they are also trying to reduce waste? The City of San Rafael has teamed up with 17 downtown restaurants in the first ever “Ask First” campaign. Each restaurant has made the commitment to asking customers if they would like disposable utensils … Continued
At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hear an informational report about a proposed plan for ensuring sidewalks in San Rafael are well-maintained. We’ve researched how other communities have addressed sidewalk repair and will be presenting recommendations on next steps: including the the potential adoption of an ordinance and a … Continued
There have been many changes since our current General Plan was adopted in 2004. There are new State laws, regulations, demographic changes and even a new train! The new General Plan 2040, once updated and adopted, will guide the City into the next 20 years. This update will take three years to create, involving data … Continued
Upgrades are planned for one of the City’s oldest sections of central San Rafael near the Canal. At their Monday meeting, the City Council will review a bid from Northern Pacific Corporation for installation of new curb ramps, sidewalk, storm drain construction and a traffic signal. Focus is on safety for pedestrians by removing the … Continued
On Monday evening, the City Council will recognize the importance of Camp Chance—a summer camp ,for at-risk and underserved youth in our community ages 11 – 13, organized by the City of San Rafael Police Department’s Youth Services Bureau. Camp Chance gives young people a chance to camp overnight, swim, hike and learn about nature … Continued
Also on Monday, the City Council will hear from our liaison to the Sonoma/Marin Mosquito Vector Control District. This District works to protect the health and welfare of the community from mosquitoes and vector-borne disease. A fully equipped laboratory supports the work of certified vector control technicians, who conduct surveillance for mosquitoes throughout Marin and … Continued
We’ve recently installed new sidewalks, curbs and gutters on the southwest corner of the Freitas/Las Gallinas intersection. Storm drain improvements, as well as tree trimming will be completed in the upcoming weeks. The left turn lanes on Freitas Parkway will likely be closed beginning this week for the next several months while the bridge and … Continued
At Monday night’s meeting, the City Council will recognize July as Parks & Recreation month. We encourage the community to spend the summer with us. Here are a few fun ways to do so: Summer Camps: Skateboarding & Sport Camps including Flag Football and Baseball have some spots available! Looking for a camp poolside, check … Continued
If you love helping to build young minds, want to be a positive influence in children’s lives and enjoy being part of a great team, then check out the following jobs and join our team with the City of San Rafael Child Care Program. Learn more and apply.
You may have noticed less train horn in San Rafael. In response to community concerns about noise, the San Rafael City Council established a Quiet Zone from northern Novato to downtown San Rafael, which means the horn will not blow at railroad crossings. The train will only sound the horn as it leaves a station … Continued
