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 Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County Public Health Officer In today’s update, Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing new guidance designed to reduce the spread of … Continued
Happening tonight! Marin County Office of Education is hosting a live stream panel discussion with Members of the Marin County Department of Health & Human Services and Kaiser Permanente. Community Meeting (Live Stream) Monday, March 9th, 2020 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Coronavirus (COVID-19) WATCH LIVE (Facebook account not required) Meeting will be recorded on Facebook … Continued
In 2017, the City applied for a grant to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Measure AA grant for the restoration of Spinnaker Marsh and Shoreline Flood Protection measures. The project would restore tidal marsh, wetland-upland transition habitat, and adjacent upland habitats – while simultaneously reinforcing natural protections against future shoreline erosion and sea level … Continued
Are you Street Smart? San Rafael is participating Street Smarts – an educational campaign to promote safe driving, biking, and walking here in San Rafael and Marin County. Look for the Street Smarts banners around San Rafael in the near future. Please visit http://www.streetsmartsmarin.org for more information and educational materials. Street Smarts is funded by … Continued
With all the development and movement in and around the Bettini Transit Center, we realized we were missing one thing: the bike connection! Public Works is applying for a Housing Incentive Pool (HIP) grant that provides $300,000 to transportation projects within a Priority Development Area (PDA) and adjacent to high frequency transit and/or affordable housing. … Continued
Development activity has skyrocketed in recent years in San Rafael and, as a result, we’ve had a backlog of encroachment permits still awaiting inspection. We recently re-organized to lend support to our amazing permits team and we are beginning to chip away at the backlog. We are using a systematic approach by taking small sections … Continued
The Solar panel installation is well underway in the lower parking lot at City Hall. SolarCraft Services will be starting the roof mounted system at City Hall on Monday, March 9 and should be done with the roof mounted system by the end of March. The system is set to start augmenting PG&E power by … Continued
In February, the City Council appointed five members to the Cannabis Industry Tax Oversight Committee: Abi Rivas, Drew Erik Revai, Stephen Roth, Drew Bulfer and Jen Dye; and two new members to the Pickleweed Advisory Committee: Janet Tanchez and Jairo Ceballos. Here is a little information about our newly appointed members: Abi Rivas is a resident … Continued
The City of San Rafael would like to continue to support residents’ removal of two highly flammable plant species, bamboo and juniper, by providing a chipper and disposal at no cost. We would like to make you aware of an upcoming Juniper/Bamboo chipping and collection opportunity for Lucas Valley and Marinwood. The chipper will be … Continued
Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce Darin White as the new Fire Chief, effective April 15, 2020. White comes to San Rafael after serving as the Fire Chief for the City of Oakland, overseeing 25 fire stations and 60,000 annual emergency calls. “With the threat of wildfire on everyone’s … Continued
