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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
The Bayside Acres Beach Sewer Relocation Project - Phase B2 began on February 25th. The installation of five residential pump systems, and site restorations took place within a two month period. As of August 2025, the project is 90% complete. The Contractor is working with the District and PG&E to ensure a residential electrical system...
The Bayside Acres Beach Sewer Relocation Project - Phase B1 was successfully completed on September 18th, 2024. A Notice of Completion was filed with the County of Marin on October 30th, 2024, and recorded on November 5, 2024. For further information about the project, please contact, Cindy Diaz, Project Engineer, via email at cindy.diaz@cityofsanrafael.org.
PG&E will be working and closing the road on St Francis Ln at Palm Ave to conduct electrical work. The closure will happen Monday, 8/25, between 9am-3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2401-023, and affected properties have been notified. Please note St Francis Ln is a dead-end street, and ends in a cul-de-sac, so...
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...
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...
PG&E’s subcontractor, VPI Charge, will be working with a one lane closure at 292 Knight Dr for emergency electrical work in the area. Emergency work is scheduled today, Thursday, 8/21, through Sunday, 8/24, between approximately 8am-4pm. German Prado 925-596-8170 will be the VPI General Foreman. Please contact them with any questions or concerns.
ATTENTION: West End & Loch Lomond Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zones 19 & 30 is scheduled for this Saturday, 8/23/25 beginning at 7:30am through 10am. 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...
ATTENTION: Dominican Area Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zone 35 is scheduled for this Thursday, 8/21/25 beginning at 7:30am through 10am. 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 City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests bids for fire hose and nozzles. Requested items include Elkhart Brass nozzles, Key Hose, and Snap-Tite Hose. Items must be furnished in a timely manner and in accordance with the standards and specifications as contained in this Request for Bids (RFB). Bids shall be submitted by businesses...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 8/18-8/22. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 16 ESTATES CT SAN RAFAEL 504 BRET HARTE RD SAN RAFAEL 69 OAK AVE SAN...
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...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power, will be closing the road near 137 Bungalow Ave to perform overhead electrical maintenance. The closure will happen Tuesday, 8/19, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2501-075 and affected properties have also been notified.
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...
Miller Pacific Engineering will be conducting borings and will be closing the road at 155 Pearce Rd for a City project. Local traffic will be able to maintain access to and from their homes. This closure will happen Wednesday, 8/20 from 8am-4pm. The contractor has an approved permit, EP-25-220. Affected residents have been notified.
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...
R.V Stitch Construction will be working at night and closing the road on Mission Ave between Lincoln Ave and Garden Ln to restore asphalt in front of the 800 Mission property. One travel lane on Lincoln will also be closed between Laurel Pl and Mission Ave to perform the work. Vehicles will be directed to...
PG&E will be conducting night work near 1235 Grand Ave to repair a gas leak in the area. The work will happen on 8/7 between 9pm-5am. They have an approved encroachment permit (EP2503-003) and notifications have been sent out to affected properties. Please note this work is being done at night to minimize disruptions to...
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...
We are writing to provide you with an important update regarding the Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program that has been under consideration for East San Rafael neighborhoods. The development of the Residential Permit Parking Program was identified as part of the City Council's 2023–2025 Goals and Objectives, specifically under the initiative to "assess the feasibility...
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...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power, will be returning to conduct underground electrical work near 169 San Marino Dr. They have notified us that there will be another closure Friday, 8/1, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2503-045 and affected properties have also been notified.
ATTENTION: Terra Linda Park Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zones 38 and 32 is scheduled for this Saturday, 8/2/25 beginning at 8am through 2pm. Zone 38 is scheduled between the hours of 8am and 11am Zone 32 is scheduled between the hours of 11am and 2pm If possible, please do not park on the...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 7/28 – 8/1. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street City 21 Solar Ct. San Rafael 100 Dubois St. San Rafael 656 Knocknaboul Way San...
ATTENTION: Terra Linda Neighbors! Make-up Street Sweeping for Zone 36 is scheduled for this Friday, 7/25/25 beginning at 8am through 12pm. Make-up Street Sweeping is also scheduled for this Saturday, 7/26/25 beginning at 8am. The areas to be swept are Zones 34 & 39: Zone 34 is scheduled between the hours of 8am and 11am...
