Upcoming community engagement session for the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project on December 9 at Venetia Valley School from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.        

Category: City News

San Rafael Plants Trees in Honor of Arbor Day

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

Upcoming Building Code Update – Effective January 1, 2026

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

City of San Rafael Officially Acquires 350 Merrydale Road Property

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

Prepare for Winter Storm Season

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

San Rafael Hosts November Seeds of Hope Service Fair and Luncheon

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

Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 2025

  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

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