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Category: City News

Statement from Merlone Geier: Northgate Town Square Update

The following is an update from Merlone Geier on the Northgate Town Square Project (dated, Tuesday, March 19, 2024). Dear Community Members, Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for Northgate Town Square. With all the latest public input, the environmental study is moving … Continued

Snapshot –Objective Design Standards, City News, Events and More!!!

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Rainbow over San Rafael Photo Credit: Alissa Curtin, Human Resource Dept. Last Quiz Question Congrats to Richard Schneider! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Last week’s photo featured the alleyway between Laurel Place and Mission Ave. Thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down and be the first … Continued

Homelessness Update: March 2024

The results of the needs assessment survey conducted in San Rafael’s largest encampments are now available online for public access. In December 2023, the City partnered with local service providers to carry out this important survey, aiming to better understand the needs and experiences of individuals facing homelessness in our community. The survey teams gathered … Continued

Snapshot –Fire Dispatch Services, City News, Events and More!!!

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Ronda Cordero! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Last week’s photo featured the Terra Linda High School Track, Go Trojans! Thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the … Continued

Community Gathers for King Tide Event in San Rafael

On February 10, 2024, over 75 participants gathered for “King Tide Day” to measure and document the impact of rising waters on San Rafael. The City of San Rafael, Canal Alliance, Canal Arts, the University of California Berkeley, the Multicultural Center of Marin, The Marin Auburn Society, and the County of Marin co-hosted the family-friendly … Continued

Homelessness and Housing: February 2024 Update

City Surveys Individuals in Encampments In December 2023, the City partnered with local service providers to conduct a needs assessment survey in San Rafael’s largest encampments. The survey teams compiled 60 responses, representing more than 80% of the individuals in the Mahon Creek area encampment. The results documented the important fact that people experiencing homelessness … Continued

Core Tree Care work notification 2/19 – 2/24

Core Tree Care is adding all the locations below for their work this week from 2/21-2/23.   LOT Street City 51 ALBERT PARK LN SAN RAFAEL 605 B ST SAN RAFAEL 16 BLOSSOM DR SAN RAFAEL 15 BLOSSOM DR SAN RAFAEL 75 BLOSSOM DR SAN RAFAEL 9 BLOSSOM DR SAN RAFAEL 54 BLOSSOM DR SAN … Continued

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