Join the City of San Rafael and County of Marin for a virtual community meeting about the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter Project, where you can ask questions and provide your feedback. Date: October 28, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Zoom Webinar – Join the meeting online by clicking here or scanning the QR … Continued
On October 15, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin proudly announced the next step in their partnership to address homelessness: the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project. This project will provide 65 temporary, individual cabins and on-site support services designed to give residents a stable, private space. In the long term, the … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2025 Media Contact: Daniel Cooperman (he/him) Community Services Division Director City of San Rafael Daniel.Cooperman@cityofsanrafael.org (415) 256-5565 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND COUNTY OF MARIN ANNOUNCE NEW INTERIM SHELTER SITE, PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING San Rafael, CA – The City of San Rafael, in partnership with the County of … Continued
SAN RAFAEL, CA – Today, a Marin County jury reached a not guilty verdict in the criminal case against Brandon Nail. On July 27, 2022, an incident involving the use of force by members of the San Rafael Police Department occurred with an individual named Mr. Julio Lopez. Following the initial incident in 2022, the City … Continued
On the morning of Thursday, August 21st, the San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) responded to a structure fire at an apartment complex located at 516 Canal Street. Over the past month City staff has been working with service organizations to address the ongoing needs of displaced residents as well as working with the owner to … 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. The program will bring 5 new public art installations – including murals, mosaics, and sculptures – to highly visible locations across downtown in the Spring/Summer of … Continued
United Against Hate Week: Poster Making at Youth in Arts Monday – Friday | 11 am – 4 pm Youth in Arts ArtLab Join Youth in Arts this October in the YIA ArtLab to create your own United Against Hate poster! Stop by, Monday through Friday, between 11 am and 4 pm, and use your creativity to take … Continued
Banned Books Week: October 5–11, 2025 Join us in celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. This year’s theme, “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights”, highlights the importance of access to diverse voices and ideas. Our Library staff has created special reading lists for all ages — explore a challenged book … Continued
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Monday, October 6 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4 p.m., in the Third Floor Conference Room, to interview applicants and make appointments to the Board of Library Trustees … Continued
We are excited to share that new playground equipment has been installed at Boyd Memorial Park! The toddler-focused play features and fresh wood fiber maintain the look and under-five focus of the previous play structure, while also adding popular, more accessible elements such as swings, spinners, and musical play pieces. We’re thrilled to bring this … Continued
