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
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 5:30 p.m. for a conference with legal counsel Regular Meeting: Begins at 6:00 PM, in the Council Chambers. City Manager and Councilmember … Continued
Terra Linda Park and Community Center Enhancement Plan Final Documents – Completed June 2025 The Terra Linda Park and Community Center Enhancement Plan was completed in June 2025, and the final planning documents can be found below. The final product for this project is a park-specific planning document to guide the City in making decisions … Continued
The City of San Rafael is excited to announce the reopening of the historic Carnegie Library on August 4 following extensive renovations. The revitalized facility will feature programs and collections for all ages, a restored historic reading room, dedicated areas for public programs and computer access, and much more, all within a refreshed and welcoming … Continued
We recently moved to semi-annual appointments to our San Rafael Boards, Commissions and Committees, and we have upcoming vacancies on the following committees: Board of Library Trustees (two vacancies) Fire Commission (two vacancies) Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (three vacancies) Planning Commission (two vacancies) District 1 Representative District 4 Representative You can learn more about … Continued
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Closed Session: Begins at 4:30 p.m. for a conference with legal counsel, liability claims and real property negotiations Regular Meeting: Begins at 6:00 PM, in the … Continued
On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, neighborhoods throughout San Rafael are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “42nd Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime prevention event. We are looking forward to coming face to face with the community for one night of fun and festivities throughout our city. From 6:00 … Continued
The City of San Rafael, CA is excited to announce a call for artists for five public art opportunities in the Downtown San Rafael Arts District for installation in 2026. Artists and artist teams are invited to apply, including mural opportunities for California-based artists and sculpture opportunities for all US-based artists. Downtown San Rafael has … Continued
On Monday, June 23, 2025 the San Rafael City Council approved the use of up to $500,000 in City funds to support the purchase of the property located at 620 Canal Street for future public uses. The 1.65-acre site is located along the southern edge of the San Rafael Creek (Canal) and is a potential … Continued
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting this Monday at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4 p.m. to interview applicants for the Planning Commission Closed Session: Begins at 4:45 p.m. for a conference with legal counsel and … Continued
