From May 20 to June 7, the San Rafael Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up, including drivers who do not secure children in child safety seats. The enforcement effort is part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign focused on increasing seat … Continued
Third Street is a critical component of San Rafael’s transportation network serving tens of thousands each day as they travel to work, school, recreation, and retail destinations. Marin County’s busiest transit node, the San Rafael Transit Center, brings nearly 9,000 people daily to and through Third Street as they use Golden Gate Transit and Marin … Continued
PG&E recently announced that they will be implementing a coordinated Public Safety Power Shutoff program that will turn off electricity when extreme fire danger conditions pose a threat a portion of the electric system that serves a particular community. This program includes all electric lines that pass through high fire-threat areas – both distribution and … Continued
We were recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for our 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The GFOA established this award program in 1945 to encourage and assist governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally … Continued
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Pump Testing Equipment May 30, 2019 The City of San Rafael (City) hereby requests proposals for pump testing equipment. The Fire Department needs equipment to allow for annual pump testing and for training new firefighters during their fire academy. The Department also is looking to conserve water and better protect the environment. … Continued
Street Trees and Sidewalk: As the Sidewalk Repair Program (SRP) moves along, a common theme has played out throughout the City. The sight of trees, and specifically their roots damaging and lifting sidewalks is something most residents have seen firsthand. As a Tree City this presents a challenge, but the City of San Rafael has … Continued
The new demands of the digital era require a new approach to government. Technology now touches everything in the 21st century. Our new Department of Digital Service and Open Government is developing a Strategic Framework to help make sure we’re delivering services that are easy to use and that work for everyone. We’ve identified four … Continued
2nd Street Closure Friday, May 31 at 8:00 p.m. to Monday, June 3 at 4:00 a.m Beginning on Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. and ending on Monday, June 3 at 4 a.m., 2nd Street will be closed between Tamalpais Avenue to Hetherton Street. To travel eastbound, access A Street from Second Street as follows: To … Continued
San Francisco, Calif. – Today California’s three largest energy companies announced a coordinated wildfire safety and awareness campaign to prepare Californians for the threat of extreme weather and power outages during times of increased wildfire danger. The statewide Power of Being Prepared campaign is being led jointly by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Southern … Continued
Due to construction of the SMART Larkspur Rail extension, there will be two weekend street closures in June. Both closures begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and end by 4:00 a.m. on Monday. Businesses will remain open during construction. Second Street will be closed on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, and Third Street … Continued
