The City of San Rafael will facilitate a community engagement session on December 9 to receive feedback on the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter. When and where: December 9, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Venetia Valley School – Multipurpose Room 177 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael Your ongoing feedback has already led … Continued
Winter storms can bring heavy rain, high tides, and fast-moving flooding in low-lying areas of San Rafael. Now is the time to get prepared. Stay informed: Sign up for AlertMarin to receive emergency alerts and warnings directly to your phone, email, or text. Protect your home: Add these to your winter to-do list to reduce potential property damage … Continued
This week’s Seeds of Hope Service Fair and Luncheon at the San Rafael Community Center brought together over 230 people from across the community. The focus of this event was warm clothing and preparing for the colder months. With the recent rain and chilly weather in San Rafael, participants shared how grateful they were to … Continued
On Monday, November 17, the San Rafael City Council approved the acquisition of the property at 350 Merrydale Road, paving the way for a major step forward in the city’s strategy to address homelessness. This dual-purpose project brings both immediate relief and a long-term vision for affordable housing. The plan includes 65 private cabins, each … Continued
Park & Recreation Commission Receives Update on Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation The City of San Rafael has released its annual update on the implementation of the Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap adopted in 2023 to guide park improvements, recreation programming, and long-term investment in the City’s park and … Continued
Today, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the County of Marin, Marin Community Foundation, and Canal Alliance, announced the successful acquisition of the 1.65-acre former boatyard property at 620 Canal Street – the first step in advancing development of a waterfront park and community gateway designed to … Continued
San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Monday, November 17 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Regular Meeting: Begins at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers City Manager and Councilmember Reports: Reports from the City Manager and Councilmembers, including updates on meetings … Continued
Join us for Shop Small Saturday on November 29, 2025! Since 2010, San Rafael has embraced Shop Small Saturday as a way to celebrate the unique shops, eateries, makers, and services that make our downtown vibrant during the holiday shopping season! This year, Shop Small Saturday also marks the official kickoff of our 4th Annual … Continued
Holiday of Lights: Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 5–7PM | Downtown San Rafael at City Plaza Kick off the season at Downtown San Rafael’s Holiday of Lights: Winter Wonderland – a festive community gathering featuring the annual holiday tree lighting, warm drinks, twinkling lights, and joyful entertainment for all ages. Bundle up and … Continued
Come join your neighbors and local scientists to document the highest tides of the year! Teams will use community science kits to explore how low-lying spots along the waterfront are affected by these extreme tides, also known as king tides. Measure flooding and take pictures alongside local experts, including guests from the Exploratorium! San Rafael … Continued
