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...
Note: This is a dynamic situation, and we will continue to monitor and provide updates as new information is released. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits for the month of November have been temporarily paused. This pause has caused delays and disruptions in benefit distribution. At this time, the County cannot add...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 11/3 – 11/7. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 42 Grove ST. 7 MLISS LN 83 BRET HARTE RD 52 GLENAIRE DR 222-230 REDDING...
Wednesdays at the Boro Community Center Minh Nguyen - Senior Library Assistant Wednesday morning, the doors of the Albert J. Boro Community Center opened with a cheerful squeak. Inside, a circle of chairs waited, along with a table full of cookies and a fresh pot of coffee that filled the air with a comforting aroma. ...
San Rafael Teen Advisory Board San Rafael Public Library is excited to roll out their Teen Advisory Board starting in November! A library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of creative library teens who help the library make decisions about programs, collections, and services for young people. Every month, the TAB will meet with...
On October 28, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin co-hosted a virtual community meeting about the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter Project, providing an opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide their feedback. The presentation included an overview of the planning details for the 65 temporary individual cabins and on-site support...
On November 6, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin will co-host a community information session about the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project at the Hoytt Theater inside the Osher Marin JCC. Community members are invited to drop in, learn more, and speak directly with the subject matter experts working on the...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Edison Power Constructors , will be closing the road near 40 Fremont Dr to perform maintenance on their overhead utilities. The closure will happen Wednesday, 10/29, between approximately 10am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-217 and affected properties have also been notified
On October 20, the San Rafael City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance and related resolutions to establish a mobile vending permit program in San Rafael. The proposed program takes a three-part approach to address mobile vending in the community by: Strengthening enforcement tools to support fair and consistent compliance. Creating multiple paths to legalization for existing...
San Rafael Fire Department - PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Residential Fire Sprinkler System Stops Garage Fire in San Rafael Home Incident Commander: Kyle Hamilton, Battalion Chief. Date of Incident: Sunday, October 26, 2025. Location of Incident: 224 Baypoint Drive. Time of Dispatch: 1:17 p.m. Type of Incident: Structure fire. Occupancy Type: Single Family...
Update 10/24: Bay Area officials have been notified that the planned ICE operation has been cancelled. The City of San Rafael is aware of reports that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be conducting operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and possibly within our community. At this time, the City has no specific information about...
This week, the Library received the surprising and exciting news that we will be awarded a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. As part of their celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Carnegie Corporation is awarding grants to all Carnegie Libraries across America. Andrew...
PG&E’s subcontractor Pinnacle Power Services will be closing the road near 270 Bret Harte Rd to replace an anchor for the utility pole. The closure will happen Monday, 10/27, between approximately 9am-3pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-99 and affected properties have been notified.
516 Canal Street – Demolition Permit Issued The City of San Rafael has issued a demolition permit to remove the multi-family residence at 516 Canal Street that was destroyed in the August 21, 2025 fire. This marks an important step of the recovery process. Demolition Permit issued Tuesday October 21, 2025 Scope: Removal of existing...
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 10/27 – 10/31. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 10 LINCOLN CT. 112 K ST. 222 REDDING WAY 46 BLOSSOM DR 21 ST. FRANCIS...
The City of San Rafael has developed draft walking/pedestrian and biking/rolling networks as part of its Citywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan update. The draft network includes proposed facilities to improve these modes citywide. The draft networks also include a draft list of Top 20 projects on which the City will focus over the next...
The City of San Rafael Stands United Against Hate! United Against Hate Week (October 19-25, 2025) is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities....
We want to hear from you! The City of San Rafael has launched a Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate the city's cultural identity. Funded by a California Arts Council grant, the program will bring 5 new public art installations - including murals, mosaics, and sculptures - to highly visible locations...
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Monday, October 20 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: 4:30 PM, at City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room Interview and appoint Applicants to the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee and the...
PG&E will be closing the road near 327 Laurel Place to repair gas facilities in the area. The closure will happen tomorrow, 10/18, between approximately 9am – 4pm or until the utility is repaired and they will have plates available to help emergency services through the area. The work is happening tomorrow to prevent it...
The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce that the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has begun planning a dredge operation for the federal channel of the San Rafael Creek in 2026. We are thankful to all of those involved in securing federal funding and appropriations for the USACE so they can begin...
Join the City of San Rafael and County of Marin for a virtual community meeting about the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter Project, where you can ask questions and provide your feedback. Date: October 28, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Zoom Webinar - Join the meeting online by clicking here or scanning the QR...
On October 15, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin proudly announced the next step in their partnership to address homelessness: the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project. This project will provide 65 temporary, individual cabins and on-site support services designed to give residents a stable, private space. In the long term, the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2025 Media Contact: Daniel Cooperman (he/him) Community Services Division Director City of San Rafael Daniel.Cooperman@cityofsanrafael.org (415) 256-5565 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND COUNTY OF MARIN ANNOUNCE NEW INTERIM SHELTER SITE, PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING San Rafael, CA – The City of San Rafael, in partnership with the County of...
SAN RAFAEL, CA – Today, a Marin County jury reached a not guilty verdict in the criminal case against Brandon Nail. On July 27, 2022, an incident involving the use of force by members of the San Rafael Police Department occurred with an individual named Mr. Julio Lopez. Following the initial incident in 2022, the City...
The San Rafael community came together this past weekend to celebrate the exciting upgrades at Pickleweed Park! The project represents a major investment in the Canal neighborhood’s recreation spaces, with improvements that enhance accessibility, sustainability, and year-round play. Visitors can now enjoy a resurfaced all-weather soccer field, new basketball court, upgraded pathways, and inviting gathering...
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. Over the past month City staff has been working with service organizations to address the ongoing needs of displaced residents as well as working with the owner to...
(above: rendering of future library lounge) The Pickleweed Library Renovation construction has officially started as of Monday, October 6th Construction activities will begin ramping up in the coming weeks to renovate the library space. Improvements include a dedicated children’s reading room, relocated police substation and staff office, redesigned restrooms and more. The renovation construction...
On Tuesday, 9/30/25, work on Los Gamos was completed for the Los Gamos Drive Pedestrian & Bicycle Enhancement Project! This project installed new bike lane buffer striping and a new high visibility crosswalk near 1500 Los Gamos Drive along with ADA curb ramps and a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). These improvements will increase pedestrian...
The Dept of Public Works attended the Canal Alliance Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro Community Fair on Saturday, October 4th City staff collected feedback from fair attendees regarding the San Rafael Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP) update Engagement Phase 2. The project engagement material will be posted on the website October 20th for public feedback....
