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
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
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, September 2 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Please note that the Council will not be meeting on Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 5:00 p.m. for … Continued
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
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
The San Rafael Police Department is continuing to investigate the origin and cause of the apartment fire at 516 Canal St. We are requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining witness information, photos, and videos of the fire incident. If you have any information about the fire, please call the San Rafael Police Department at 415-485-3000. … Continued
Tonight, all of the residents who were displaced after the apartment fire transitioned from the shelter at Albert J. Boro Center into short term housing. Please refrain from bringing donations to the Albert J. Boro Community Center. All community programs are cancelled over the weekend, and will resume on Monday. Canal Alliance and Marin Community … Continued
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
5:30 Update on the city’s response to the Canal St. Apartment fire. Currently, we have 58 people who are registered at the registered at shelter. The City has provided cots, and are serving dinner and breakfast. Members of the public should come to Al Boro Center if they are displaced or need resources. Dinner and … Continued
San Rafael, CA – At 5:36 a.m. this morning, 911 dispatchers received a report of a structure fire at a three-story, wood-frame apartment complex located at 516 Canal Street, where approximately 55 people lived. When the first San Rafael Fire Department units—just blocks away—arrived, the building was already fully engulfed. Residents were fleeing, and firefighters … Continued
