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San Rafael Update: Tier Update, Black Regional Town Hall, Testing, & more

Marin County remains in Tier 2 (red status) for its third week. In order for us to advance to Tier 3 (orange status) we must meet all criteria for Tier 3 for two consecutive weeks before advancing. Marin’s current numbers on the data dashboard reflect the daily changes in three metrics:  Cases reported per day: 4.2  Countywide test positivity: 1.5%  Test positivity in the … Continued

San Rafael Update: Tier Status, Vaccine News, Variants, & more

Yesterday, the State provided its weekly tier assessment update for Marin County. Marin remains in Tier 2 (red status) for its second week. In order for us to advance to Tier 3 (orange status) we must remain in Tier 2  for a minimum of three weeks, and we must meet all criteria for Tier 3 for two consecutive weeks before advancing.  During the Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday morning, Dr. Matt Willis provided an update concerning the local COVID-19 response. His … Continued

101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Full Weekend Closure Tentatively set for March 19-21 

Starting Friday, March 19, 2021 at 10 PM to Monday, March 22 at 5 AM, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will implement a 24/7 full off-ramp closure as part of their Highway 101 Northbound Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project in the City of San Rafael. This is the first of three, 55-hour weekend closures related to this project. For all roadway detours, please visit the … Continued

Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Spotlight Photo View from Terra Linda Ridge Fire Road Photo Credit: Jim Schutz Last Quiz Question Shout out to Tamra for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz question! The photo featured was of the famous ladder section of the Steep Ravine Trail on Mount Tamalpais. Certainly a favorite. Congratulations Tamra and thanks for reading Snapshot!    Scroll down for this week’s quiz and be … Continued

San Rafael Update: San Rafael Update: Red Tier Status, Small Business Fund, & More

This afternoon the State announced Marin County’s move to Red Tier 2 (Substantial Risk). Beginning tomorrow, the primary changes allowed under our move into Tier 2 include:  Retail establishments can expand indoor capacity to 50%  Indoor malls can expand indoor capacity to 50% (food courts must remain closed)  Gyms and fitness studios (including yoga and dance studios) are allowed to open indoors at 10% capacity  … Continued

San Rafael Update: Tier Status Update, Vaccinations for Residents 65+ , & More

On Tuesday, the State provided its weekly COVID-19 status update. Marin County remains in the Purple Tier 1 (Widespread Risk) status for the fourth week.   In general, for a County to advance to a less restrictive tier, it must:  Be in its current tier for a minimum of three weeks; and   Meet all criteria for the next less restrictive tier two consecutive weeks prior to progress to the next tier.  You can track Marin’s progress by … Continued

Notice of Construction Activities Starting February 22, 2021- Southern Heights Bridge

Starting next week, the City’s contractor, Substrate, Inc. will begin drilling foundation piles for the Southern Heights Bridge Replacement project. This operation will be loud and residents may experience some minor vibration. There will be monitors in place for both sound and vibration. Construction occurs Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm. For more information … Continued

San Rafael Hires New Director of Digital Service and Open Government

San Rafael, CA – Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Jessica MacLeod as their new Director of Digital Service and Open Government. Jessica most recently served as Co-Founder and head of the Governments Team at U.S. Digital Response, a non-partisan, non-profit that provides rapid response to governments through … Continued

Overnight Closures of Northbound US-101 Central Off-Ramp

On Monday, February 8, 2021, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) begun the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project in the city of San Rafael. Using new and innovative construction technology, the project will perform removal and replacement on the current bridge footprint, located at the northbound off-ramp on US Highway 101. … Continued

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