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
San Rafael Fire Department Enhances Emergency Medical Response with New EMT Pilot Program San Rafael, CA – The San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) has launched a new Basic Life Support (BLS) EMT Pilot Program, expanding the City’s emergency medical response capabilities and ensuring the right level of care reaches every patient. Until now, all San … Continued
The 2025 Triennial Edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) goes into effect on January 1, 2026. For questions or more information, please contact building@cityofsanrafael.org. Submittal Deadlines The building code in effect at the time a complete building permit application is submitted will apply to the project for its entire duration. Due to … 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
San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Monday, December 1 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 5 p.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room Regular Meeting: Begins at 6 p.m., in the Council Chambers City Manager and Councilmember Reports: … Continued
The City of San Rafael will facilitate a community engagement session on December 9 to receive feedback on the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter. When and where: December 9, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Venetia Valley School – Multipurpose Room 177 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael Your ongoing feedback has already led … Continued
Winter storms can bring heavy rain, high tides, and fast-moving flooding in low-lying areas of San Rafael. Now is the time to get prepared. Stay informed: Sign up for AlertMarin to receive emergency alerts and warnings directly to your phone, email, or text. Protect your home: Add these to your winter to-do list to reduce potential property damage … 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
On Monday, November 17, the San Rafael City Council approved the acquisition of the property at 350 Merrydale Road, paving the way for a major step forward in the city’s strategy to address homelessness. This dual-purpose project brings both immediate relief and a long-term vision for affordable housing. The plan includes 65 private cabins, each … Continued
Park & Recreation Commission Receives Update on Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation The City of San Rafael has released its annual update on the implementation of the Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap adopted in 2023 to guide park improvements, recreation programming, and long-term investment in the City’s park … Continued
