We are excited to share that new playground equipment has been installed at Boyd Memorial Park! The toddler-focused play features and fresh wood fiber maintain the look and under-five focus of the previous play structure, while also adding popular, more accessible elements such as swings, spinners, and musical play pieces. We’re thrilled to bring this … Continued
Peacock Gap Playground Reopens Community members gathered on Friday, September 12, 2025, to celebrate the completed installations at Peacock Gap Park. Families enjoyed climbing, swinging, and exploring the refreshed play space for the first time. Mayor Kate Colin joined the community to officially cut the ribbon and mark the completion of the main installations … Continued
The City of San Rafael is proud to announce a major milestone in its efforts to create more accountable, transparent, and community-centered governance with the preview of the Collective Plans in Action report at Monday’s City Council meeting. For many years, the City and numerous local government agencies have conducted extensive community engagement to better … Continued
The SMART pathway segment from Andersen Drive to Rice Drive in San Rafael will be closed Monday, September 22 through Friday, September 26, 2025 from 7AM to 5PM for maintenance. A detour route is available via the sidewalk and bike lane from Rice Drive to Du Bois Street to Andersen Drive as shown on the … Continued
This op-ed was originally published by the Marin Independent Journal September 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM PDT Growing up in San Rafael, some of my fondest memories are of the library – listening to stories with the children’s librarian, eagerly sorting through summer reading prizes and searching the shelves for my next book. I remember … Continued
On September 2nd, 2025, the Mayor and City Council of San Rafael proudly proclaimed September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month. In 2025, the national theme for Hispanic Heritage Month, “Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One,” underscores the unity, shared identity, and collective strength of Hispanic and Latino communities, … Continued
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 other with ladders, … Continued
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
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
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
