Hotspots are Open and Free Over 550 companies nationwide have opened their Wi-Fi hotspots to anyone who needs them. If you’re on a computer, find the Wi-Fi menu on your device. (It’s an antenna icon at the bottom right of your screen on Windows PCs and at the top right on Macs). With your phone, you...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL Staying healthy means more than washing your hands and social distancing. As we all cope with adjusting to sheltering-in-place it is important to remember self care and finds ways we can exercise our body, mind, and soul through this event. Our Library and Recreation Department has set up a Virtual Recreation and Resource Center with...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL We are continuing to monitor and respond to COVID-19 in our community. The need for our community to comply with the shelter in place order and to practice social distancing when absolutely necessary to leave your home, is more vital than ever. We must work together to limit community spread....
San Rafael, CA - On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 12:01 am, Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis issued a legal order directing residents to shelter at home until April 7, 2020. That end date was extended by a similar statewide order from Governor Gavin Newsom on March 19, 2020. Both orders limit activities, travel, and business functions to...
Our next City Council meeting will be held virtually and we have been testing, testing, and testing some more! Here’s what you need to know: 🎥 YouTube Live: To have your comments read aloud, write PUBLIC COMMENT before your message in the live chat section on YouTube. Also, if you want your name included make sure...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order that includes direction from the California State Public Health Officer for all individuals to shelter at their place of residence, except for certain allowed activities. What does this mean for us? For San Rafael, not much is changing with this...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL PG&E to Customers: Beware of Scammers Taking Advantage of COVID-19 Fears Among Other Scams, Perpetrators Using “Spoofing” Technique to Simulate PG&E Phone Numbers SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— During the COVID-19 outbreak, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is alerting customers to be aware of potential scam phone calls or emails threatening...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL City Staff Pivoting into New Roles During these difficult times, our public safety employees are doing the amazing job they always do supporting our community. A big “thank you” to our police officers, firefighters, and other safety-related employees. Many other staff from throughout our City organization are also pivoting into new roles...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL City of San Rafael staff is continuing to respond to the impacts of the shelter-in-place order due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Over the past few days we have been working with community and partner agencies to find solutions to serve San Rafael’s most vulnerable populations. We are also continuing to...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL On Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the City Council ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency for the City of San Rafael in response to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the County Public Health Order to shelter in place. Council and staff practiced social distancing by attending the meeting virtually, and...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL The San Rafael Sanitation District would like to remind all residents of the importance of only flushing toilet paper down the toilet. Sanitary wipes marketed and sold as “flushable wipes” can severely impact the sewer pipes in your neighborhood and cause blockages and overflows into your home. Sewer overflows create...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL Marin Sanitary Service released the following information regarding garbage service: IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR MSS CUSTOMERS The health and safety of our employees and customers is a top priority at Marin Sanitary Service (MSS). During this time of sheltering in place, MSS will continue to operate as an essential service in our...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL On March 16, 2020 PG&E released the following press release regarding their work and efforts to continue providing gas and power service to its customers: PG&E is Committed to Providing Safe, Reliable Energy and Ensuring Business Continuity in These Challenging Times Unwavering Focus of Company’s 23,000 Employees, Many of Them...
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL San Rafael, CA – Today, 03/17/20, starting at 12:01am, Marin County’s Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis, along with the public health officers of six other Bay Area jurisdictions, issued a legal order directing residents to shelter at home for the next three weeks. The order limits activity, travel and business...
Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en “Translate”, y seleccione su idioma. Following today’s seven jurisdiction order for residents to stay home, we want to provide you with an update regarding City of San Rafael services. Service impacts will be dynamic as this situation evolves. We will continue to update www.cityofsanrafael.org/coronavirus as impacts on...
Para traducir esta página, desplácese hasta el final, haga clic en "Translate", y seleccione su idioma. COVID-19 spread reduces activity to only most essential needs. City of San Rafael closing facilities to walk-in service – we will provide limited access to City Hall by appointment only. Seven health officers within six Bay Area counties are...
Police Department Service Modification During COVID-19 Pandemic SAN RAFAEL, CA – The San Rafael Police Department is committed to protecting the Mission City. Considering the current and changing events surrounding the spread of COVID-19, we will be making minor changes to ensure the safety of our public and our personnel. It is our goal to...
The City has made the decision to close all non-essential services to the public in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. As part of our effort to make some of these services available digitally, you can temporarily apply for ALL building permits online. Anyone can apply for a...
San Rafael announces closure of all non-essential City services - including libraries and limited access to City Hall by appointment only SAN RAFAEL, CA- Starting Monday, March 16, to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19, also known as the novel Coronavirus, the City of San Rafael will be closing all non-essential services. City libraries will...
Marin County has released a status update on the regional response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the full press release on the County website. Message from the Public Health Officer: Closing schools to students and cancelling large gatherings are protective measures that can help slow the spread of disease. We all – individuals and organizations -...
PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA 13 marzo, 2020 SAN RAFAEL ANUNCIA CIERRES DE CENTROS COMUNITARIOS Y CANCELACIONES DE EVENTOS HASTA EL 31 DE MARZO DE 2020 SAN RAFAEL, CA- Para mitigar aún más la propagación de COVID-19, también conocido como nuevo Coronavirus, la Ciudad de San Rafael está cerrando centros comunitarios y cancelando todas las clases comunitarias,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13th, 2020 SAN RAFAEL ANNOUNCES CLOSURES OF COMMUNITY CENTERS AND EVENT CANCELLATIONS THROUGH MARCH 31st, 2020 SAN RAFAEL, CA- To further mitigate the spread of COVID-19, also known as novel Coronavirus, the City of San Rafael is closing community centers and cancelling all community classes, programs, recreation leagues, and events starting...
To further mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Marin County, Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) announced that all public school campuses will suspend classroom instruction to students for at least two weeks beginning March 16. Para mitigar aún más la propagación de COVID-19 en...
PG&E announced Thursday (March 12) that due to the COVID-19 pandemic it has voluntarily implemented a moratorium on service disconnections for non-payment, effective immediately. This suspension will apply to both residential and commercial customers and will remain in effect until further notice. Read the Full Press Release on the PG&E website.
Sign up for email updates and get the latest information about COVID-19 from Marin County Health and Human Services. The County has set up a new COVID-19 information hotline at 415-473-7191, and you can also email questions to COVID-19@marincounty.org. Help the community prevent the spread of germs and disease by: Washing your hands often with soap and...
At Monday night’s City Council meeting, which starts at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider approving a redevelopment project in Downtown at 999 Third Street. BioMarin is proposing to redevelop a former PG&E site by building two new 70 ft tall office buildings totaling 207,000 square feet, which will be incorporated into their existing...
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal program that provides funding for housing, community facilities, and human services. In San Rafael, examples of CDBG-funded projects have included the development of affordable housing, sidewalk accessibility improvements, and a wide range of public services. For October 2020 through September 2021, Marin County is expected to...
On Monday, the City Council will consider approving side letters extending the current Memorandums of Understanding by one year with our SEIU Local 1021 bargaining unit. The side letters keep all terms the same but increase compensation equivalent to a 2.5% increase (calculated over the next fiscal year), which is consistent with the Bay Area...
Marin County has released a status update on the regional response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the full press release on the County website. Field Testing Location Launched: Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) successfully piloted a “drive through” COVID-19 field testing center today at a location within Marin County. The testing center, inspired by similar...
Be a part of San Rafael’s largest single-day tree planting event! Join us to plant 100 beautiful, carbon-capturing trees in San Rafael on March 28 Here’s how to help: Volunteer to plant, mulch and water, March 28, 8:30 am, McInnis Parkway. NOTE: we need tree leaders! Let us know if you can arrive 30 minutes...
