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1/25/2019 – Update: Grand Avenue Bridge

We have a milestone to report! Construction work on the west side of the Grand Avenue Bridge will be completed this week! Also, on the evening of Monday, January 28 from 9PM-5AM, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation will be shifting the concrete barriers to the east side of the bridge, opposite from where they are … Continued

1/25/2019 – January 16: Storm Response

San Rafael Public Works had a busy day last Wednesday, as the biggest storm of the year hit Marin County. Within a 12-hour period San Rafael received nearly 3” inches of rain with wind speeds reaching 55 MPH. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Public Works received over 35 calls when both the winds and … Continued

1/25/2019 – City Hall Switch Gear Replacement

The City’s contractor Cal Elite Builders has kicked off the long-awaited City Hall Switch Gear Replacement Project and is currently working on trenching for the new PG&E transformer and electrical vehicle charging stations. This work should be wrapped up by the end of next week and then the contractor will work on building the retaining … Continued

1/24/19 – Sidewalk Repair Program Update: Sun Valley Construction

Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin February 4, weather dependent: 12 Harcourt St 15 Eye St 115 Center St 1840 Fifth Ave 1848 Fifth Ave 1902 Fifth Ave Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots, … Continued

1/24/2019 – Grand Avenue Bridge Milestone and Upcoming Night Work

We have a milestone to report! Construction work on the west side of the Grand Avenue Bridge will be completed this week! Also, on the evening of Monday, January 28 from 9PM-5AM, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation will be shifting the concrete barriers to the east side of the bridge, opposite from where they are … Continued

1/22/19 – Weekly Weather Update from the National Weather Service

Synopsis: There is a high pressure that will bring dry and tranquil weather to the area for the rest of this week and through the upcoming weekend.  This dry pattern may last through the end of the month with mild days and cool nights. For long-range forecast though February-March-April the NWS prediction models are still … Continued

1/18/19 – Sidewalk Repair Program Update: Sun Valley Construction

Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin January 28, weather dependent: 4 Beryl Lane 318 Forbes Ave 153 Center Street 1956 Fifth Ave Please note — there were no new projects added this week and last due to the rainy weather. Rain is good for our ecosystem and reservoirs and ski trips, … Continued

Electric Vehicle Rebates

The City of San Rafael and your local electricity provider, MCE, are proud to announce you may be eligible to save $3,500 on the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle (EV). MCE’s generous rebate for low-income qualifying customers gives you a great deal on a cutting-edge, new or used EV, especially when you combine … Continued

Marin County Major Crimes Task Force Update

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Marin County Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) will be presenting an update to the City Council regarding their current efforts to support the County’s local law enforcement agencies. The MCTF is currently managed by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office with a lieutenant overseeing the operation and a sergeant supervising the unit. … Continued

Tax-Exempt Financing for 55 Fairfax Street

BRIDGE Housing Corporation owns the Casa Vista Apartments, a 40-unit multi-family residential rental development that is located at 55 Fairfax Street. Constructed in 1964, the units are contained in two, two-story buildings.  100 percent of the residential units are affordable to households qualifying in the low-income category (50 to 80 percent of the median income … Continued

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