Author: fel.agrelius@cityofsanrafael.org

Join the San Rafael Library’s Teen Advisory Board

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

City Council approves first reading of ordinance and resolutions to establish a mobile vending permit program.

On October 20, the San Rafael City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance and related resolutions to establish a mobile vending permit program in San Rafael. The proposed program takes a three-part approach to address mobile vending in the community by: Strengthening enforcement tools to support fair and consistent compliance. Creating multiple paths to legalization for existing … Continued

Police Department Update on Potential ICE Operations in SF Bay Area

Update 10/24: Bay Area officials have been notified that the planned ICE operation has been cancelled. The City of San Rafael is aware of reports that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be conducting operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and possibly within our community. At this time, the City has no specific information about … Continued

City of San Rafael Announces “Collective Plans in Action” Project to Build Trust and Accountability in Community Engagement 

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 … Continued

Join the Downtown Emergency Go Bag Crossword Game! 

September is National Preparedness Month! For the entire month of September, the San Rafael Fire Department is hosting a fun Emergency Go Bag Crossword Game in Downtown San Rafael!   Explore downtown businesses, solve the crossword puzzle, and learn about some of the items you might pack in an emergency go bag.   How to play:  Pick … Continued

8/29 Update: 516 Canal St. Fire

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.  Crews from three nearby San Rafael fire stations arrived within minutes and immediately began rescues while working to contain the blaze. The fire was brought under control in … Continued

National Preparedness Month 2025

September is National Preparedness Month  Each September, National Preparedness Month reminds us how important it is to be prepared for any type of disaster risk, whether it be wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, or even a pandemic like COVID-19.  Marin County is no stranger to the destruction that disasters can bring. Our resilience during an emergency is … Continued

8/22 Update: Canal Street Apartment Fire

At 5:36 a.m. yesterday, the San Rafael Fire Department responded to a major structure fire at 516 Canal Street. The cause of the fire, originally listed as undetermined, is now classified as suspicious. Today, investigators located a deceased victim on the back side of the apartment complex. We do not know the identity of the … Continued

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