Earlier this year the City Council sought public input on potential improvements to the Residential Building Resale (RBR) program. The primary goal of this program is to protect the health and safety of San Rafael residents by inspecting for unsafe, hazardous, or unpermitted work as a residential unit is changing ownership. On Monday, December 5 … Continued
The General Plan serves as a blueprint for the community’s future growth and development, addressing issues such as land use, transportation, open space, housing, and sustainability, among others. On Monday evening, the City Council will consider amendments to the General Plan, including a new methodology to determine the environmental impacts of transportation and creating a … Continued
Did Homelessness Start in 1982? Homelessness – or a lack of a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence – has of course existed for a very long time. Thinking just about the United States, in the 19th century tens of thousands of people experienced homelessness as cities (and the country itself) rapidly grew and urbanized. … Continued
Enrique Yam is a junior at Terra Linda High School. He is taking AP Chemistry and Computer classes. He lives in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael and has participated in programs and activities at the Albert J. Boro Community Center as long as he can remember. He enjoys college prep programs, academic tutoring and … Continued
Two key upgrades for this small Northern California city led them to unconventional vendor choices. Read the full article on GovTech.com…
Our Holiday Parking program is designed to make shopping in downtown easier for all and runs annually from the Saturday after Thanksgiving Day through December 31. Downtown visitors enjoy 3-hours free parking in the “C St.” and “A St.” Downtown garages as well as in all City-owned parking lots. Patrons parking in the “C St.” … Continued
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on all we are thankful for, enjoy food together and spend time with friends and loved ones. Although it may not at the top of your menu or shopping list, focusing on safety can keep a happy holiday from taking a tragic turn. The San Rafael Fire Department has … Continued
The Marin Master Gardeners (MMG) began working in the gardens at the Falkirk Cultural Center in 2002. MMG are volunteers trained by University of California Cooperative Extension and have since formed a partnership with Falkirk Cultural Center and the City of San Rafael that has proven to be beneficial and beautiful. There are now more … Continued
On November 19, starting at 7:00am we will be covering: Gerstle Park – C St. & D St., Ross, Marin, San Rafael, Bayview, Antoinette, and a few others. Sun Valley – H St., Harcourt, Center, Fifth Avenue Rafael Meadows We’ll get to as many of the surrounding streets as we can, pending any equipment problems or … Continued
The City’s administrative offices in City Hall, the San Rafael Public Library, and the City’s community centers will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25, for the Thanksgiving holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.
