Note: This is a dynamic situation, and we will continue to monitor and provide updates as new information is released. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits for the month of November have been temporarily paused. This pause has caused delays and disruptions in benefit distribution. At this time, the County cannot add … Continued
Wednesdays at the Boro Community Center Minh Nguyen – Senior Library Assistant Wednesday morning, the doors of the Albert J. Boro Community Center opened with a cheerful squeak. Inside, a circle of chairs waited, along with a table full of cookies and a fresh pot of coffee that filled the air with a comforting aroma. … Continued
San Rafael Teen Advisory Board San Rafael Public Library is excited to roll out their Teen Advisory Board starting in November! A library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of creative library teens who help the library make decisions about programs, collections, and services for young people. Every month, the TAB will meet with … Continued
On October 28, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin co-hosted a virtual community meeting about the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter Project, providing an opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide their feedback. The presentation included an overview of the planning details for the 65 temporary individual cabins and on-site support … Continued
On November 6, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin will co-host a community information session about the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project at the Hoytt Theater inside the Osher Marin JCC. Community members are invited to drop in, learn more, and speak directly with the subject matter experts working on the … Continued
On October 20, the San Rafael City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance and related resolutions to establish a mobile vending permit program in San Rafael. The proposed program takes a three-part approach to address mobile vending in the community by: Strengthening enforcement tools to support fair and consistent compliance. Creating multiple paths to legalization for existing … Continued
Update 10/24: Bay Area officials have been notified that the planned ICE operation has been cancelled. The City of San Rafael is aware of reports that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be conducting operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and possibly within our community. At this time, the City has no specific information about … Continued
516 Canal Street – Demolition Permit Issued The City of San Rafael has issued a demolition permit to remove the multi-family residence at 516 Canal Street that was destroyed in the August 21, 2025 fire. This marks an important step of the recovery process. Demolition Permit issued Tuesday October 21, 2025 Scope: Removal of existing … Continued
The City of San Rafael Stands United Against Hate! United Against Hate Week (October 19-25, 2025) is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. … Continued
We want to hear from you! The City of San Rafael has launched a Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate the city’s cultural identity. Funded by a California Arts Council grant, the program will bring 5 new public art installations – including murals, mosaics, and sculptures – to highly visible locations … Continued
