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New Online Site Offers Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Advice SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—We’ve all heard the phrase that it’s better to be safe than sorry. And Ben Franklin wisely opined that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And a poster proclaiming “Safety doesn’t happen by accident” can be found in almost every...

APN: 175-060-40 Address: Northgate Mall, Corner of Northgate Dr & Las Gallinas Ave Project Numbers: CDR19-004/ PA19-008 Applicant: Costco Wholesale Corporation, Michael Okuma (714) 978-5023 mokuma@costco.com Project Description Costco has applied for a Pre Application and Conceptual Design Review for their proposal to demolish the existing multi story Sears building along with the two out...

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Oakmont Assisted Living 3773 Redwood Hwy APN: 179-064-01 Address: 3773 Redwood Highway Project Numbers: ED17-035 & UP17-012 Applicant: William Mabry (707)535-3208 9240 Old Redwood Hwy Suite 200 Windsor, CA 95492 Project Description The project proposes to demolish the existing commercial building and to construct a new 35’-tall, three-story assisted living facilities, with a tower reaching...

Your very own City Hall recently received a temporary Arts upgrade! This past Monday, ArtWorks Downtown came in and installed a temporary art piece by Nellie King Solomon on the main stairwell (adjacent to our main lobby) of City Hall. Art Works will be hosting Solomon and exhibiting her art work at other places across the city, including at...

When SMART rail service launched in 2017, Marin County established a quiet zone, which means that the SMART train horn will not sound as it crosses railroad crossings, unless it is leaving a station or in the event of an emergency. SMART worked closely with federal authorities and local communities alike to implement supplemental safety measures,...

In late May 2019, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury released the report “School Resource Officers Revisited,” which addresses the history and importance of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Marin County.  The report specifically outlines the roles and responsibilities of the SROs, how they are selected, and what training they receive or should receive. The report also...

The new department of Digital Service and Open Government is a reorganization of the former Information Technology Division and expands traditional tech and network support services to include broader functions of strategy, analytics, and product management. Over the last six months, the Digital Service staff worked with other City departments, as well as received feedback from community...

The City Council’s ad hoc Pension/Other-Post-Employment-Benefits (OPEB) Subcommittee (“Pension Subcommittee”) was established in 2012 to review pension reform actions taken by the City, as well as to consider and make recommendations relating to pension reform and related topics. Late last year, the Pension Subcommittee formed a citizens’ independent advisory committee to take a look at...

  The City of San Rafael’s Parking Services Division is sponsoring a Call for Artists of all ages living in San Rafael, for a Public Art Project at one of its parking lots in Downtown San Rafael. The exhibit space, a 3 ft. x 6 ft. parking sign at the corner of Fifth Avenue &...

Speaking of art, we recently found out that our very own San Rafael was named one of the most unique art towns in the U.S.! In an article published by The Storage Space, the Downtown San Rafael Arts District is specifically called out for being a place that advocates for bringing art to the people through spaces like Art...

At Monday’s meeting, staff will be presenting an informational report to the City Council regarding short-term rentals. A short-term rental (STR; sometimes referred to as a vacation rental) is a rental of a residential dwelling unit or accessory building for periods of less than 31 consecutive days. Short-term rentals are often divided into the following...

PG&E's Medical Baseline Program, also known as Medical Baseline Allowance, is an assistance program for residential customers who have special energy needs due to qualifying medical conditions. The program includes two different kinds of help: A lower rate on your monthly energy bill Extra notifications in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff How the...

Wildfire season is here and Marin County residents need to be prepared for prolonged power outages related to PG&E’s efforts to reduce wildfire risks.  Having key items, such as a working flashlight and 3-day supply of water and food, is one important component of a preparedness plan and can make it easier to cope with power...

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