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Category: City News

Homelessness News Update – February 28, 2025

Homelessness & Housing Subcommittee Meeting  On Thursday, February 13th, the City’s Homelessness & Housing Subcommittee met to receive key updates from staff. Michelle Funez and Emily Mann from Marin County Health & Human Services presented on the local launch of California’s CARE Court program. Marin County launched the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act … Continued

San Rafael Wraps Canal Broadband Feasibility Study

On Monday, February 3rd, the Digital Service team presented the findings of the Canal Broadband feasibility project to the City Council. The presentation focused on the results of work over the past 2 years to begin the process of addressing permanent broadband infrastructure needs for the Canal neighborhood. The project was funded by a Local … Continued

Temporary Road Closure Notification – 5 Marinita Ave – 2/8/25

PG&E will be closing the road near 5 Marinita Ave to repair a gas facility in the area. The road closure will happen Saturday, 2/8, between approximately 9am – 3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2501-022 and the work has priority has been moved to weekend work since the storms pulled teams from the … Continued

📸 Snapshot: City Council meeting, Homelessness Services, and more

Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights On Monday February 3, the City of San Rafael will hold a City Council meeting at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Details: Regular Meeting: Begins at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. City Manager and Councilmember Reports: Reports from the City Manager and Councilmembers, including updates … Continued

Homelessness News Update – January 24, 2025

Community Concerns Regarding the City’s Camping Ordinance The City is aware of growing concerns and misinformation being spread on social media and shared with the City directly regarding Camping Ordinance regulations related to City Parks.   The Ordinance prohibits camping within 100 feet of playgrounds and prohibits camping at certain public properties including, but not … Continued

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