On Tuesday December 2nd, San Rafael celebrated its 43rd consecutive year as a Tree City USA in Peacock Gap Park. The Public Works Department gathered with a few guests from the community, including Mayor Kate, to plant a few new trees in this beautiful park. Operations Superintendent Aaron Tubbs, who is also an arborist, spoke … Continued
On Wednesday, November 26, the City of San Rafael completed the purchase of the property located at 350 Merrydale Road. This marks an important step forward in its partnership with the County of Marin to provide both interim shelter and permanent affordable housing in San Rafael. With the acquisition finalized, the City and County will … Continued
The San Rafael Police Department is taking proactive steps to reduce bicycle theft in our community. Additional operations are planned throughout San Rafael in order to apprehend and prosecute those who commit theft. We also want to take this opportunity to educate our community about theft prevention. Tips to prevent bicycle theft: Use high-quality locks. … Continued
This week’s Seeds of Hope Service Fair and Luncheon at the San Rafael Community Center brought together over 230 people from across the community. The focus of this event was warm clothing and preparing for the colder months. With the recent rain and chilly weather in San Rafael, participants shared how grateful they were to … Continued
Today, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the County of Marin, Marin Community Foundation, and Canal Alliance, announced the successful acquisition of the 1.65-acre former boatyard property at 620 Canal Street – the first step in advancing development of a waterfront park and community gateway designed to … Continued
On Saturday, November 12, the San Rafael Police Department was honored to participate in Target’s, “Heroes & Helpers” event. They partnered with Target stores, the Salvation Army San Rafael, and the San Rafael Police Association to support youth in our community. Thanks to this collaborative effort, 41 high school-aged youth were provided with the opportunity … Continued
Bringing community voices into action to better serve San Rafael. In October, the City held interviews for the Board of Library Trustees, Fire Commission, Planning Commission, and the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee. We were excited to receive 31 applications for 9 open seats. While some applicants withdrew or did not respond to confirm their … Continued
Demolition work began this week at 930 Irwin Street in preparation for the construction of a new 210-unit multifamily development. Approved last spring, the project marks a significant step forward in expanding local housing options in San Rafael. Demolition is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year, with staff from the … Continued
On the evening of Thursday, October 30, Captain Roy Leon and Officer Genesis Ortiz represented the San Rafael Police Department during the Canal Alliance Leadership Academy Graduation. The Canal Alliance Leadership Academy provides local community members and volunteers with the training needed to strengthen their advocacy skills and to inspire them to become civic leaders … Continued
San Rafael Teen Advisory Board San Rafael Public Library is excited to roll out their Teen Advisory Board starting in November! A library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of creative library teens who help the library make decisions about programs, collections, and services for young people. Every month, the TAB will meet with … Continued
