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Enforcement of the Public Health Order in San Rafael

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 … Continued

Virtual City Council Meetings

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 … Continued

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: The California Executive Order, Construction & Inspections, City Council, Be Mindful of What You Flush (En Español)

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 … Continued

PG&E to Customers: Beware of Scammers (Cuidado con los estafadores)

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 … Continued

Coronavirus Update: City Staff Step Into New Roles, Parks & Open Space, PG&E Postpones Planned Outages (Actualización diaria)

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 … Continued

City Council Ratifies Proclamation of Local Emergency in Response to Coronavirus (El Consejo de la Cuidad ratifica la proclamación de emergencia local en respuesta al coronavirus)

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 … Continued

Do Not Flush Wipes (No tire las toallitas)

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 … Continued

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