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Category: City News

Snapshot: September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025 Marin Voice: In the face of tragedy, San Rafael came together In the early hours of August 21, a devastating fire tore through an apartment complex in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood, claiming two lives and displacing 55 residents. Amid the heartbreak, the community responded with extraordinary courage and compassion. Neighbors rescued each … Continued

Marin Voice: In the face of tragedy, San Rafael came together

This op-ed was originally published by the Marin Independent Journal September 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM PDT By Cristine Alilovich In the early hours of the devastating Aug. 21 apartment complex fire in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood, our city’s community witnessed a heartbreaking tragedy. But, in its wake, the community also witnessed the extraordinary strength … 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

City Council Recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

On September 2, 2025, the San Rafael City Council formally proclaimed the month of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. September is recognized nationally as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time when mental health professionals, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and communities unite to change the narrative about suicide in our community by promoting hope, fostering … Continued

City Council Approves New E-Bike Safety Ordinance

New E-Bike Rules in San Rafael! On September 2, the City Council approved an ordinance updating the e-bike laws for San Rafael. This update means that the following rules now apply in all jurisdictions in Marin County: Riders must be 16+ to use throttle e-bikes (Class 2), and EVERYONE must wear a helmet. Kids under … 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

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