The City of San Rafael has developed draft walking/pedestrian and biking/rolling networks as part of its Citywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan update. The draft network includes proposed facilities to improve these modes citywide. The draft networks also include a draft list of Top 20 projects on which the City will focus over the next...
The City of San Rafael Stands United Against Hate! United Against Hate Week (October 19-25, 2025) is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities....
We want to hear from you! The City of San Rafael has launched a Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate the city's cultural identity. Funded by a California Arts Council grant, the program will bring 5 new public art installations - including murals, mosaics, and sculptures - to highly visible locations...
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Monday, October 20 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: 4:30 PM, at City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room Interview and appoint Applicants to the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee and the...
PG&E will be closing the road near 327 Laurel Place to repair gas facilities in the area. The closure will happen tomorrow, 10/18, between approximately 9am – 4pm or until the utility is repaired and they will have plates available to help emergency services through the area. The work is happening tomorrow to prevent it...
The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce that the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has begun planning a dredge operation for the federal channel of the San Rafael Creek in 2026. We are thankful to all of those involved in securing federal funding and appropriations for the USACE so they can begin...
Join the City of San Rafael and County of Marin for a virtual community meeting about the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter Project, where you can ask questions and provide your feedback. Date: October 28, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Zoom Webinar - Join the meeting online by clicking here or scanning the QR...
On October 15, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin proudly announced the next step in their partnership to address homelessness: the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project. This project will provide 65 temporary, individual cabins and on-site support services designed to give residents a stable, private space. In the long term, the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2025 Media Contact: Daniel Cooperman (he/him) Community Services Division Director City of San Rafael Daniel.Cooperman@cityofsanrafael.org (415) 256-5565 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND COUNTY OF MARIN ANNOUNCE NEW INTERIM SHELTER SITE, PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING San Rafael, CA – The City of San Rafael, in partnership with the County of...
SAN RAFAEL, CA – Today, a Marin County jury reached a not guilty verdict in the criminal case against Brandon Nail. On July 27, 2022, an incident involving the use of force by members of the San Rafael Police Department occurred with an individual named Mr. Julio Lopez. Following the initial incident in 2022, the City...
The San Rafael community came together this past weekend to celebrate the exciting upgrades at Pickleweed Park! The project represents a major investment in the Canal neighborhood’s recreation spaces, with improvements that enhance accessibility, sustainability, and year-round play. Visitors can now enjoy a resurfaced all-weather soccer field, new basketball court, upgraded pathways, and inviting gathering...
On the morning of Thursday, August 21st, the San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) responded to a structure fire at an apartment complex located at 516 Canal Street. Over the past month City staff has been working with service organizations to address the ongoing needs of displaced residents as well as working with the owner to...
(above: rendering of future library lounge) The Pickleweed Library Renovation construction has officially started as of Monday, October 6th Construction activities will begin ramping up in the coming weeks to renovate the library space. Improvements include a dedicated children’s reading room, relocated police substation and staff office, redesigned restrooms and more. The renovation construction...
The Dept of Public Works attended the Canal Alliance Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro Community Fair on Saturday, October 4th City staff collected feedback from fair attendees regarding the San Rafael Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP) update Engagement Phase 2. The project engagement material will be posted on the website October 20th for public feedback....
Exciting changes are coming to one of San Rafael’s most beloved parks! The City of San Rafael invites the community to celebrate the completion of the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Pickleweed Park. The festivities kick off at 5 PM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by guided park tours, field...
MEDIA CONTACT John Stefanski, Assistant City Manager PIO@Cityofsanrafael.org October 8, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City of San Rafael Awards Capital Project Management Agreement to Griffin Structures for Support of the New Library and Community Center at Albert Park San Rafael, CA — On Monday, October 6, 2025, the San Rafael City Council awarded an agreement...
We want to hear from you! The City of San Rafael has launched a Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate the city's cultural identity. The program will bring 5 new public art installations - including murals, mosaics, and sculptures - to highly visible locations across downtown in the Spring/Summer of...
Banned Books Week: October 5–11, 2025 Join us in celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week. This year’s theme, “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights”, highlights the importance of access to diverse voices and ideas. Our Library staff has created special reading lists for all ages — explore a challenged book...
We are excited to share that new playground equipment has been installed at Boyd Memorial Park! The toddler-focused play features and fresh wood fiber maintain the look and under-five focus of the previous play structure, while also adding popular, more accessible elements such as swings, spinners, and musical play pieces. We’re thrilled to bring this...
Peacock Gap Playground Reopens Community members gathered on Friday, September 12, 2025, to celebrate the completed installations at Peacock Gap Park. Families enjoyed climbing, swinging, and exploring the refreshed play space for the first time. Mayor Kate Colin joined the community to officially cut the ribbon and mark the completion of the main installations...
Update to the MTF & Northgate Intersection: Friday morning, 9/19, additional signal heads were installed at the signalized intersection of Manuel T Freitas Parkway and Northgate Drive. At noon on Friday, the signal operation was changed from flashing red operation to normal signal operations. Permanent fixes are still needed and will be done in about...
PG&E will be working at night and closing the road on Grand Ave at Lincoln Ave to work on upgrading their gas system. One travel lane on Lincoln Ave will also be closed at the intersection of Grand Ave and Lincoln Ave. Vehicles traveling on Lincoln Ave will still be able to maintain access, including...
MMWD (Marin Municipal Water District) will be working near 2123 Francisco Blvd to finish repairing a water leak in the area. The work will happen tonight, 9/19/25 from approximately 7pm – 10pm. They have an approved encroachment permit (EP-25-385) and notifications have been sent out to affected properties. Work only requires a lane closure so...
The City of San Rafael is proud to announce a major milestone in its efforts to create more accountable, transparent, and community-centered governance with the preview of the Collective Plans in Action report at Monday’s City Council meeting. For many years, the City and numerous local government agencies have conducted extensive community engagement to better...
On Friday, September 12th, a traffic signal on Manuel T. Freitas Parkway and Northgate Drive was knocked down due to a two-vehicle collision. The City has installed temporary stop signs and changed traffic signals to flashing red while long-term repairs are made. We anticipate the full repair to take three to four weeks, and the...
The SMART pathway segment from Andersen Drive to Rice Drive in San Rafael will be closed Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26, 2025 from 7AM to 5PM for maintenance. A detour route is available via the sidewalk and bike lane from Rice Drive to Du Bois Street to Andersen Drive as shown on the...
ATTENTION: Gerstle Park Neighbors! Supplemental Street Sweeping for Zone 15 is scheduled for this Saturday, 9/20/25, beginning at 8:00am through 12:00pm. If possible, please do not park on the streets during this time period. Check out the City's street sweeping map for more information on the sweeping zones and regular schedules! https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/street-sweeping/
PG&E will be working and closing the road on St Francis Ln at Palm Ave to conduct electrical work. The closure will happen Friday, 9/19, between 9am-3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2401-023, and affected properties have been notified.
ATTENTION: Loch Lomond Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zone 30 is scheduled for this Thursday, 9/18/25, beginning at 7:30am through 11:30am. If possible, please do not park on the streets during this time period. Check out the City's street sweeping map for more information on the sweeping zones and regular schedules! https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/street-sweeping/
