On October 23, 2023, the City Council appointed 9 people to serve on the San Rafael Police Accountability and Advisory Committee (PAAC). Their first meeting will be held on December 20th at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall and you can learn more about the Committee on the PAAC website, but for now we would like...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK November 19 - November 22 Construction crews continued...
Successful Seeds of Hope Event On November 6, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin Health and Human Services co-hosted the 6th Seeds of Hope lunch and service provider fair. The event invites people experiencing homelessness to receive meals, donations, and housing-focused services. The turnout was wonderful, and 23 service providers assisted attendees...
The kitchen can be the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. Holiday cooking can be hectic, when there is a lot of activity and people at home. Be aware of fire safety to ensure you and your...
PG&E will be doing pole replacement work that will require a road closure at 71 W Sea View Ave. The closure will happen on Wednesday, December 6th from 9am to 3pm. This road closure is on the border of the City and the County jurisdiction, but their traffic control and detour signs will be placed...
B Street will be converted to TWO-WAY Traffic between Second Street and 5th Avenue this Sunday night November 19, 2023. The switchover will take several hours during which the easterly lane will be closed. Work begins at 8 pm and it is expected to take several hours to complete. After the striping, signage, and signal...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK November 13 - November 17 Construction crews have...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Local Artist, Sofia Estebecorena Prieto working on a new mural at the downtown Fourth Street Pink Owl Coffee Shop Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mary O’Mara! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The picture in our last Snapshot quiz...
East San Rafael is a vibrant and diverse area that has traditionally been marked by socio-economic disparities compared to the rest of San Rafael. The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces and has faced an increased demand for parking due to population growth, housing shortages, economic development, and changes in land use....
A City project will be doing work to improve the storm drains that will require a road closure at 57 Bryn Mawr Dr. This closure is expected to begin Monday, 11/27, from 9am to 3pm and will last about 3 weeks. They will still be doing work in the area from 8-9am and 3-5pm each...
PG&E will be doing pole replacement work that will require a road closure at 121 Tiburon Blvd. The closure will happen on Monday 11/20 and Tuesday 11/21 from 8am to 5pm. This road closure is in the County unincorporated area, but their traffic control and detour signs will be placed in the City right-of-way. They...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK November 6 - November 10 Construction crews...
The City of San Rafael City Council has unanimously approved a resolution declaring the week of November 12 – 18th, 2023 as United Against Hate Week. United Against Hate Week is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous...
A potentially strong "atmospheric river" will impact the region between Tuesday, November 14 through Friday, November 17 bringing prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain along with gusty winds. The brunt of the storm is forecast to occur between Tuesday through Wednesday. Impacts from the heavy rains may include rapid ponding of water and flooding...
West Coast Drilling will be closing the road at 48 El Camino Ave to complete a slope repair project that includes hillside drilling. The road closure will happen Monday 11/13 to approximately Wednesday 11/22. Approved working hours are from 9am to 3pm each day (Mon-Fri). They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2309-064), and they have...
Share your thoughts on a pilot program to provide CA Native and fire-adapted plants to San Rafael residents. Filling out the survey at https://bit.ly/replant-resilience. Adapting to wildfire has required many residents to minimize or remove some of their landscape and vegetation. Our (Re)Planting for Fire Resiliency (working title) is an effort to ensure our urban...
Business license renewal notices will soon be distributed to all businesses with active licenses expiring December 31, 2023. Each license renewal is due by February 15, 2024. The City accepts cash, checks, money orders, and most major credit cards. Licenses may be renewed online via credit card or eCheck at https://elicense.cityofsanrafael.org/renew/Renew1/BusinessLicense. If you have closed...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to James (Jim) Findlay! Who was first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The picture featured in our last Snapshot quiz was of McInnis Park Golf Course in San Rafael. Congratulations Jim, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK October 30 - November 3...
The City of San Rafael is soliciting proposals from qualified mobility, traffic, and parking consulting firms to develop a residential parking permit program that aligns with the unique needs and preferences of the City while also drawing upon best practices from similar programs implemented in other municipalities. Responses are due on December 7th, 2023, no later...
Around 2:30 am on November 2nd, firefighters quickly responded to a small fire near the San Rafael Elks Lodge west of Robert Dollar Drive. A battalion chief, five engines and a paramedic ambulance responded. The fire was contained within 20 minutes. Crews remained on scene for several hours ensuring the fire was completely extinguished and...
NOVEMBER 1 UPDATE: Firefighters will continue the wildfire prevention work at China Camp State Park with a second prescribed fire on Thursday, November 2, between 9 AM and 4 PM. The Marin County Fire Department is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations on Friday, October 20, or soon after, when conditions allow, at China Camp State Park...
Project Update Replaced sewer main and lower laterals on Highland Ave starting at Jewell Street to approximately 400 feet east up Highland Ave. Replaced sewer main and lower sewer laterals on Spring Grove Ave between Greenfield Avenue and Terrace Avenue from September 30th to October 20th. Replacing sewer main and installing cleanout and backflow prevention...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK October 23 - October 27...
The Marin Endurance Festival will be taking place next weekend, Saturday 10/28 – Sunday 10/29. There will be full road closures on Point San Pedro Rd from San Marino Dr and past Biscayne Dr to extend into the unincorporated areas of San Rafael to the Back Ranch Meadows Campground in China Camp State Park. The...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK October 16 - October...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Pickleweed Marsh Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez Valdez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Shana Pierre! Who was the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The pelicans featured in the last quiz photo are enjoying a nice day at the Baypoint Lagoon in San Rafael. Congratulations Shana, and...
Precision Crane Service, Inc. and Traffic Management will be temporarily closing C St between 3rd St and 4th St to perform a crane lift for a project at 1299 4th St. The road closure will happen Tuesday, 10/17, from approximately 9am to 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2306-081), and they have confirmed that...
NIGHTWORK The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK October 9 - October...
SAN RAFAEL, CA - October 10, 2023 The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for vegetation management services from qualified businesses that are duly registered and licensed with either a C61-D49 or C27-D49 license in the State of California. Services shall include routine tree and vegetation services, Wildfire Fuel reduction services, and Emergency on-call...