San Rafael Fire Department, in partnership with Marin County Fire Department and California State Parks, is conducting a collaborative San Pedro Mountain Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project funded by a Cal Fire Wildfire Prevention Grant. The project is located along approximately 12.3 miles of ridgetop and connecting fire roads throughout the San Pedro Mountain open space … Continued
Update on Trustee Area 5 Election Incumbent Marina Palma has decided not to seek re-election for the San Rafael City Schools Board of Education Trustee Area 5 seat. As a result, the City Clerk’s office has extended the nomination period for this seat. Candidates now have until Wednesday, August 14 to submit their nomination papers. … Continued
Media Contact: John Stefanski, Assistant City Manager PIO@cityofsanrafael.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 8, 2024 FEDERAL JUDGE DISMISSES LAWSUIT LIMITING CITY REGULATION OF CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. – After nearly one year of litigation, on August 7, 2024, United States District Judge, Edward Chen, granted the City’s motion to … Continued
PG&E will be closing the road near 290 Sea View Ave to replace a power pole in the area. The work is happening within Marin County’s jurisdiction but some traffic control for the road closure with be within City jurisdiction. The road closure will happen Tuesday, 8/13 between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved … Continued
The first round of community outreach for this project was conducted in June and July 2024, and we received excellent feedback! Over 400 community members participated in outreach activities such as pop-up events, community meetings, and a survey. According to participants, Terra Linda Park and Community Center are valued public resources that would benefit from … Continued
In response to the recent fire near the shuttered Regency Cinema on June 27, 2024, the City of San Rafael has taken immediate and comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of nearby residents and address community concerns. The City’s Wildfire Mitigation team immediately contacted the Regency Cinema’s property owners to develop a robust action plan … Continued
The City of San Rafael and Marin Transit have a long history of partnership and collaboration, and it is in that spirit this statement is made. I am prompted by Marin Transit’s August 5, 2024 agenda item to purchase a property at 1075 Francisco Blvd East in the Canal neighborhood. Marin Transit’s plan would have a … Continued
PG&E’s subcontractor Pinnacle Power Services will be closing the road near 10 West St to replace a power pole in the area. The road closure will happen Wednesday, 8/7 between 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2405-083 and notifications have been provided to affected properties. They will also have flaggers in the area … Continued
San Rafael, CA –August 1, 2024, The City of San Rafael is thrilled to announce the award of $297.960 from the Marin Community Foundation (MCF) to establish a two-year position for a Climate Justice and Engagement Manager (CJEM). This two-year position will coordinate various community projects focusing on the Canal Neighborhood. The position aims to … Continued
