Update to the MTF & Northgate Intersection: Friday morning, 9/19, additional signal heads were installed at the signalized intersection of Manuel T Freitas Parkway and Northgate Drive. At noon on Friday, the signal operation was changed from flashing red operation to normal signal operations. Permanent fixes are still needed and will be done in about...
PG&E will be working at night and closing the road on Grand Ave at Lincoln Ave to work on upgrading their gas system. One travel lane on Lincoln Ave will also be closed at the intersection of Grand Ave and Lincoln Ave. Vehicles traveling on Lincoln Ave will still be able to maintain access, including...
MMWD (Marin Municipal Water District) will be working near 2123 Francisco Blvd to finish repairing a water leak in the area. The work will happen tonight, 9/19/25 from approximately 7pm – 10pm. They have an approved encroachment permit (EP-25-385) and notifications have been sent out to affected properties. Work only requires a lane closure so...
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...
On Friday, September 12th, a traffic signal on Manuel T. Freitas Parkway and Northgate Drive was knocked down due to a two-vehicle collision. The City has installed temporary stop signs and changed traffic signals to flashing red while long-term repairs are made. We anticipate the full repair to take three to four weeks, and the...
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...
ATTENTION: Gerstle Park Neighbors! Supplemental Street Sweeping for Zone 15 is scheduled for this Saturday, 9/20/25, beginning at 8:00am through 12:00pm. If possible, please do not park on the streets during this time period. Check out the City's street sweeping map for more information on the sweeping zones and regular schedules! https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/street-sweeping/
PG&E will be working and closing the road on St Francis Ln at Palm Ave to conduct electrical work. The closure will happen Friday, 9/19, between 9am-3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2401-023, and affected properties have been notified.
ATTENTION: Loch Lomond Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zone 30 is scheduled for this Thursday, 9/18/25, beginning at 7:30am through 11:30am. If possible, please do not park on the streets during this time period. Check out the City's street sweeping map for more information on the sweeping zones and regular schedules! https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/street-sweeping/
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...
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,...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/15-9/19. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. Core Tree Care 09/15-09/19/2025 LOT Street City 7 MLISS LN SAN RAFAEL 83 BRET HARTE RD SAN RAFAEL...
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,...
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...
A contractor will be closing the road at 41 Miraflores Ave to do a concrete pour for a retaining wall. This closure will happen Monday, 9/15 from 9am-3pm. The contractor has an approved encroachment permit, EP-25-387, and building permit, B2503-169. Affected residents have been notified.
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...
The Dept of Public Works recently posted the Plans and Specifications for the Lincoln Ave. Safety Improvement project. They can be viewed by clicking the links below or by visiting the project's website. Links to newly uploaded documents: Project Plans Project Specifications We will continue to post updates as the project progresses, but please...
ATTENTION: Gerstle Park Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zone 15 is scheduled for this Thursday, 9/11/25, beginning at 7:00am through 11am. If possible, please do not park on the streets during this time period. Check out the City's street sweeping map for more information on the sweeping zones and regular schedules! https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/street-sweeping/
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit bid proposals for qualified contractors to construct Lincoln Avenue Corridor Safety Improvements at Wilson Ct and Brookdale Ave Project (HSIP Cycle 11). The Project site includes two intersections along Lincoln Avenue: Wilson Court and Brookdale Avenue. The project consists of installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/8 – 9/12. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 11 Elm St 17 Robert Dollar Dr 18 Blossom Rd. 19 Gloria Dr 19 Lisa...
Samar Living Inc, will be closing the road near 1903 5th Ave to use a crane to lift an ADU onto the property. The closure will happen Tuesday, 9/9, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-204 and affected properties have also been notified.
New playground equipment and engineered wood fiber has been installed at the Boyd Park Playground. The project is still in progress with a new ADA ramp to be installed before the playground is open to the public. Work should be completed in the coming weeks and the playground will be reopened for the community to...
California Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43), signed into law in October 2021, requires Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) reports to consider the presence and safety of vulnerable roadway users, such as bicyclists and pedestrians, when establishing speed limits. AB 43 provides local jurisdictions with more flexibility to reduce speed limits along roadways that meet certain characteristics such as safety...
Construction of a new HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk), also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), at Grand Avenue is anticipated to begin September 15, 2025. This project is a collaboration between Canal Alliance and the City of San Rafael to provide a safe path of travel across Grand Ave to and from the new...
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...
PG&E subcontractors will be performing a pole replacement job and will be closing the road at 260 Bungalow Ave. This closure will happen Monday, 9/8 from 9am-3pm. The contractor has an approved permit, EP-25-253. Affected residents have been notified.
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...
On Monday August 25th demolition began in preparation for a new 119-unit residential development located at the gateway to downtown San Rafael at 703 3rd St. The project’s demolition phase is anticipated to last four weeks, during which time some intermittent sidewalk and road closures may occur. What to Expect During Demolition: Work Hours: Monday...
On Friday August 22, Aegis Senior Living San Rafael officially opened its doors, introducing 101 new studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences in the heart of downtown. The Mission-style building, which was designed to echo San Rafael’s historic architecture transforms a site that had been vacant for years. When fully occupied, Aegis will welcome over 100...
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...
