FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2024 San Rafael Hires New Fire Chief San Rafael, Calif - The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce the promotion of Abraham (Abe) Roman as the new Fire Chief for both the City of San Rafael and Marinwood Fire Departments. Roman brings a wealth of experience and a deep...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 5/28-6/1. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 05/28-06/01/2024 LOT Street City 21 CLYDE AVE SAN RAFAEL 15 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE SAN RAFAEL 86...
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RFP Released May 20, 2024; Proposals Due June 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. Seeking Proposals to provide the following Operational Services and Support in Sanctioned Camping / Safe Sleeping Programs, and Interim Housing Programs: Property and Program Management, including operations and security oversight 24/7/365 Security Contractors, trained in...
Goats and sheep are expected to begin grazing within San Rafael and Marinwood in the coming months. This year there will be some small changes to the goat and sheep grazing program to provide the best service to our community, to better reduce the impacts of wildfire, and to provide the most environmentally conscious and...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 5/20-5/24. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 05/20-05/24/2024 LOT Street City 217 BUNGALOW AVE SAN RAFAEL 25 SUNSET WAY SAN RAFAEL 216 MOUNTAIN...
SNAPSHOT EN ESPAÑOL Congrats to Susie Becker! The field featured in the last Snapshot Quiz is home to the Bulldogs! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. SPOTLIGHT PHOTO AC Marriott Rooftop - Photo Credit: Cristine Alilovich, City Manager San Rafael NEWS The...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2024 City of San Rafael to Host Seeds of Hope Luncheon with Non-Profit Partners San Rafael, Calif – The City of San Rafael is hosting a Seeds of Hope Luncheon on Monday, May 20th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the San Rafael Community Center at Albert Park,...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 5/13-5/18. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 05/13-05/18/2024 LOT Street City 217 BUNGALOW AVE SAN RAFAEL 91 BRET HARTE LN SAN RAFAEL 59...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2024 The ADU Center expands to Marin County San Rafael, CA – The ADU Center, formerly The Napa Sonoma ADU Center, is a leader in growing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the North Bay since 2020 and is thrilled to announce its...
The Albert Park Fence Replacement Project has been completed. Located at the Albert Park baseball field along Andersen Drive, the project focused on enhancing existing fencing along the ADA ramp. Approximately 80 feet of 16-feet high fencing was installed as part of the upgrade. The fencing in front of the adjacent dugout was also repaired....
WK McLellan will be closing the road near 106 Prospect Dr to restore the road for an MMWD emergency leak repair. The road closure will happen, Monday, 5/13 between 10am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2311-037 and notifications have been provided to affected properties on Friday 5/3
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 05/06-05/11. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 05/06-05/11/2024 LOT Street City 91 BRET HARTE LN SAN RAFAEL 59 BRET HARTE LN SAN RAFAEL...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Juliette McDowell! Los Ranchitos Park was the park featured in the last Snapshot Quiz. Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News The City...
To help address limited parking in the area and improve the traffic safety of the neighborhood, the Canal Parking Striping Project will implement new striping in the Canal neighborhood, which include installing street parking spaces with “T”s and “L”s, as well as installing red and yellow curb areas. This project is set to begin in...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/49-5/4. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 04/29-05/04/2024 LOT Street City 91 BRET HARTE LN SAN RAFAEL 59 BRET HARTE LN SAN RAFAEL...
PG&E will be closing the road near 338 Coleman Dr to perform some gas maintenance in the area. The road closure will happen, Thursday, 4/25 between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2208-063 and notifications have been provided to affected properties. They also plan on having steel plates available to allow traffic...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2024 Marin County and City of San Rafael Awarded Nearly $6 Million to Address Mahon Creek Path Encampment San Rafael, CA –Marin County and the City of San Rafael have been awarded nearly $6 million by the California Interagency Council on...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/22-4/27. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 04/22-04/27 LOT Street City 7 ESTATES CT SAN RAFAEL 97 SOUTHERN HEIGHTS BLVD SAN RAFAEL 37.9680,-122.5266...
The ongoing Albert Park Fence Replacement Project, located at the baseball field along Andersen Drive, focuses on enhancing existing fencing along the ADA ramp. Approximately 80 feet of 16-feet high fencing is being installed as part of the upgrade. While construction began last week on Monday, April 8, the project is slated for completion by...
UPDATE: Due to the weather and low temperatures, paving on Grand Ave will begin on Wednesday, 4/17 and Thursday 4/18 during the hours of 8pm and 6pm. The contractor has an active encroachment permit and will be allowing the bus agencies to pass through. The bus agencies have also been notified of the schedule change....
Cập nhật Luật San Rafael: Quyền của người thuê nhà được trở lại căn hộ sau khi được sửa chữa Chỉ áp dụng trong vùng cơ hội Canal Chính sách hiện tại là gì? ờ San Rafael, luật pháp quy định rằng chủ nhà có thể đuổi người thuê nhà để thực hiện những sửa...
Actualización de la Ley de San Rafael: Derecho del Inquilino a Regresar a la Unidad Después de las Reparaciones Aplicable únicamente en la Zona de Oportunidad en el Canal ¿Cuál es la política vigente? En San Rafael, la ley dicta que los dueños de vivienda pueden desalojar a un inquilino para llevar a cabo reparaciones...
Update to San Rafael Law: Tenant Right to Return to Unit Following Repairs Applicable in the Canal Opportunity Zone Only What is the existing policy? In San Rafael, the law says that a landlord can evict a tenant to perform substantial repairs. If this happens, the landlord is required to pay the tenant a relocation...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 4/15-4/20. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 04/15-04/20/2024 LOT Street City 190 TAMAL VISTA DR. SAN RAFAEL 74 SOUTHERN HEIGHTS BLVD SAN RAFAEL...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mike Polk! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Albert Park opened in 1951! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News...
As part of the 3rd Street Rehabilitation and Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Projects, the City has installed audible push buttons (APB) to help improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks in Downtown San Rafael. Using the APB is the first step to crossing the street safely. They provide blind and visually impaired users audible information about...
Recently, the old wooden retaining wall that bordered Sun Valley Park has undergone a transformation, being replaced by a sturdy concrete structure. The decision stemmed from the numerous instances of failure observed in the old wooden wall, which had been a concern voiced by the community. Now, we are delighted to complement the recent playground...
This week, Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. was awarded the Canal Parking Striping Project. Scheduled to commence shortly, the project will involve implementing new striping in the Canal neighborhood, including street parking spaces and red and yellow curb areas. Aimed at alleviating limited parking and enhancing neighborhood traffic safety, this initiative addresses critical concerns within...
The Grand Avenue Cycle Track Project has been under construction for the past few months. The project aims to introduce a new two-way protected cycle track and sidewalk, along with enhancements to traffic signals, curb ramps, landscaping, and road resurfacing. Ghilotti Bros are slated to begin paving next week, marking the final stages of the...
The main concrete structure for the new San Quentin Pump Station was recently completed. However, due to widespread material supply chain challenges impacting construction projects across the board, the delivery of crucial electrical components essential for controlling the new pumps isn’t anticipated to arrive until October. Consequently, the primary construction activities have been put on...