San Rafael, CA – Yesterday, 03/31/20, starting at 11:59 PM, Marin County’s Deputy Public Health Officer Dr. Lisa Santora, issued a new and revised Public Health Order that supersedes the previous order issued on 03/17/20. The new order is set to expire on May 3, 2020, at 11:59 PM. The order sets more specific and restricting terms … Continued
MERA Announces 2020 Low-Income Senior Homeowner Exemption Applications A Process for Income Qualified Seniors to Claim an Exemption from MERA’s Parcel Tax Qualified low-income seniors in Marin County are eligible to file for a tax exemption from a parcel tax that supports the County’s next-generation emergency radio system. This exemption must be applied for annually, so anyone who qualified for this exemption this … Continued
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL These dynamic and uncertain times have left many feeling disheartened and isolated; remember that we’re all in this together even though we’re keeping physically distant. Now may be a good time to teach yourself or another member of your household something new. There’s also lots of good literature out there … Continued
Keeping San Rafael Active and Well! Are you home with your pooch and looking for a fun way to keep active? Join local dog trainer Kirsten of KW Happy Dogs Personalized Dog Training and Walking to learn a new trick for you and your pup. Check out her YouTube video on how to teach your … Continued
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL The Marin Health and Human Services website has been the hub for the most up-date information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Over the weekend, they updated their frequently asked questions to reflect the most common questions asked over the last week, from what trades may continue working to riding public transit, and what to do if you’re feeling sick. They have expanded … Continued
DESPLAZARSE HACIO ABAJO PARA ESPAÑOL Adjusting to these new conditions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for most, and even though we’re separated during this time doesn’t mean we can’t find creative ways to come together. As we head into the weekend, let’s help spread words of encouragement and brighten up each … Continued
Help spread words of encouragement and brighten up each other’s days in your neighborhood by sharing rainbows in your windows. Children are creating colorful rainbows and placing them in their windows to stay connected and bring joy during these difficult times. Inspired by the children of Spain and Italy posting artwork in their windows and hanging … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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. … Continued
