Category: City News

New Board, Commission and Committee Appointments

Bringing community voices into action to better serve San Rafael. In October, the City held interviews for the Board of Library Trustees, Fire Commission, Planning Commission, and the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee. We were excited to receive 31 applications for 9 open seats. While some applicants withdrew or did not respond to confirm their … Continued

930 Irwin Property – Demolition Under Way

Demolition work began this week at 930 Irwin Street in preparation for the construction of a new 210-unit multifamily development. Approved last spring, the project marks a significant step forward in expanding local housing options in San Rafael. Demolition is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year, with staff from the … Continued

San Rafael Celebrates 37 Years of Día de los Muertos Tradition

Photos: Mishaa DeGraw & Steve Ziman / ProBonoPhoto.org (CC BY-NC 4.0) San Rafael Celebrates 37 Years of Día de los Muertos Tradition Kristie Hubacker – Recreation Supervisor From the first light of morning, families and community organizations gathered at the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed Park to begin building their altars. Each altar … Continued

Celebrate the Holidays with Library & Recreation!

The holiday season is here—see what’s happening this year with Library & Recreation’s festive community events for all ages! Single & Multi-day Events/Programs  First Wednesday Art Talks: Inspiration for the Season – Nov 5 & Dec 3 | 1 PM–2 PMTake a creative break from the holiday bustle and get inspired by the world of … Continued

November CalFresh Benefits Impacted Due to Federal Government Shutdown

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

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

Join the San Rafael Library’s Teen Advisory Board

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

October 28 Virtual Community Meeting Recording – 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter

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

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