San Rafael Fire Department Enhances Emergency Medical Response with New EMT Pilot Program San Rafael, CA – The San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) has launched a new Basic Life Support (BLS) EMT Pilot Program, expanding the City’s emergency medical response capabilities and ensuring the right level of care reaches every patient. Until now, all San … Continued
The 2025-2027 Three-Year Plan Pavement Management Plan (“Plan”) is based on a full network inventory and field assessment conducted in late 2024 and early 2025. This assessment included evaluation of pavement conditions, preliminary curb ramp review, and preservation treatment recommendations for each roadway segment in the City’s network. The Plan provides the framework for strategic … Continued
Beginning the week of December 8, 2025, Michael Paul Company will be upgrading the sewer system in the Los Ranchitos Park restroom located at 20 Sequoia Road for the City of San Rafael. Work will take place between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. The Project should be completed within two weeks … Continued
On November 18, 2025, the San Rafael Planning Commission approved a proposal to build new housing at 1248 Fifth Avenue (1230 Fifth Avenue Project), located at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and C Street. This development is a California Senate Bill (SB) 330 (2019) and State Density Bonus project. About the Project The project includes: … Continued
The 2025 Triennial Edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) goes into effect on January 1, 2026. For questions or more information, please contact building@cityofsanrafael.org. Submittal Deadlines The building code in effect at the time a complete building permit application is submitted will apply to the project for its entire duration. Due to … Continued
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Apartment Unit Fire Displaces Five Residents • Incident Commander: Paul Bernard, Battalion Chief • Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Location of Incident: 110-120 Larkspur St. • Time of Dispatch: 4:40 p.m. • Duration of Incident: 1 hour 33 minutes • Type … Continued
On Wednesday, November 26, the City of San Rafael completed the purchase of the property located at 350 Merrydale Road. This marks an important step forward in its partnership with the County of Marin to provide both interim shelter and permanent affordable housing in San Rafael. With the acquisition finalized, the City and County will … Continued
The Second and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements Project has made updates to the website regarding the anticipated timeline of the Project: The Project timeline has been pushed back approximately 3 months. You can view the new timeline as well as other info here:👉 https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/second-and-fourth-street-intersection-improvements/
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services , will be closing the road near 49 Marquard Ave to perform maintenance on their overhead utilities. The closure will happen Thursday, 12/4, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-217 and affected properties have also been notified.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care , will be closing the road near 11 Bungalow Ave to remove a tree in the area. The closure will happen Thursday, 12/4, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-25-334 and affected properties have also been notified.
