Have you heard of Toastmasters? We are a local Toastmasters club that gets together every Friday at 12 p.m. at San Rafael City Hall. We love guests. Every meeting is full of activities that provide everyone an opportunity to speak. Come join us for a day or two, with absolutely no obligations, and decide if … Continued
PG&E has been working along 2nd Street and Lindaro Street during the evenings the last few months to remove a casing from their 16-inch gas transmission line. Following an inspection, it was determined that a welded repair on the pipeline is now required. To get this done, 2nd Street will be closed from A street to Lindaro Street beginning on Monday 2/11 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please use alternative routes to … Continued
With growing transportation options available all over Marin County, Marin Commutes wants to keep you informed about local programs and offers to ease your commute and promote sustainable transportation. Making the switch from driving alone even one day a week can improve your well-being, reduce stress, save money, and contribute to cleaner air and a healthier … Continued
The 2019 Youth Poster Contest is now open! The Youth Poster Contest provides Marin youth, ages 12 to 18, a unique, very public platform and an exceptionally-wide audience for expressing their hope, optimism and concerns about social justice, women’s rights, immigration, firearms regulation, climate change, bullying and other issues that affect their lives. The deadline … Continued
The City of San Rafael is a full-service city, where we work hard to provide the best service to our nearly 60,000 residents. As part of our vision to improve on our service delivery, we’re constantly challenging ourselves as an organization to “reimagine the status quo” by taking every opportunity we can to find innovative … Continued
Back in December 2017, the Southern Heights Bridge was closed due to structural safety concerns. Since the closure, the City has worked closely with Caltrans to complete the environmental review process necessary to construct a replacement bridge–and Caltrans has approved funding its construction. Flash forward to today: The Southern Heights Bridge project is moving forward–and … Continued
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council will be presenting a resolution of appreciation to former Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) member Tim Gilbert. Tim served on the BPAC for 15 years, from 2003 to 2018, serving as Chair during much of this time. Tim has been crucial in fostering collaborative feedback from other members … Continued
Under a new County program, single-family homeowners in San Rafael can apply for rebates from $250 to $4,500 to switch from fossil fuel appliances, such as gas or propane stoves, water heaters, and furnaces, to high-efficiency electric appliances. The rebates help offset the cost of swapping gas or propane for electric. In addition to producing … Continued
On August 20, 2018, the Community Development Director provided the City Council with a “Housing Update” report. As a response to that report, the City Council directed to staff to work on a number of items for future Council consideration, including proposed ordinances for Mandatory Mediation and Just Cause evictions. Mediation is a process in … Continued
Have you ever wondered how our pump stations work or what happens when you call us to report an issue? Take a guided tour of our facility and shops. Get a close up tour of all the equipment and vehicles that keep our City safe. Learn about our City’s infrastructure, active and upcoming projects and speak to the people … Continued
