It is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The San Rafael Police Department, Fire Department and Parking Services is participating in the Pink Patch Project San Rafael. For the month of October, patrol and field personnel will wear pink and black uniform patches, in lieu of standard issued patches, to show their support for breast cancer awareness. … Continued
On Monday evening, staff will provide the City Council with an informational report about a parking and wayfinding (signage) study in Downtown San Rafael. This report is the first in a series, to present the data, findings, and public feedback we’ve received so far. Staff has been coordinating a Working Group of community members to … Continued
The San Rafael Library has received a generous donation of $1.3 million from the trust of Mr. Robert and Mrs. Lorraine Joses. They lived in San Rafael for a number of years and were involved in organizations such as the San Rafael Improvement Club and the California Historical Society. After Robert’s death in 1998 Lorraine … Continued
Make a difference in a child’s life by volunteering to assist new readers build their skills and confidence, and to share your enthusiasm about reading. Time commitment: Volunteers read with children at the Pickleweed Library for 1 hour per week on Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information or to sign up … Continued
We’d like to see how you enjoy City of San Rafael’s beautiful parks and community centers and have your winning photo on the cover of the San Rafael Winter Programs and Activities Guide! Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 12. We’re looking for any photo and story that: shows you, your family or friends playing … Continued
Healthy cities have healthy tree canopies and San Rafael has been a Tree City for 36 years now! On Friday, October 20, at 11 a.m., San Rafael will celebrate by planting two Redwood trees at the Terra Linda Recreation Center. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation … Continued
Marin Exhibit Hall Center shelter remains open; donations still not needed (The following press release came from the County of Marin) The Marin County Office of Emergency Services and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continue to operate a temporary shelter for North Bay wildfire evacuees at Marin Center Exhibit Hall at 10 Avenue of the Flags, San … Continued
We are excited to announce the launch of the new San Rafael General Plan 2040 website. www.sanrafael2040.org provides an easy path to the latest information about the Plan, including announcements of upcoming meetings, new and existing documents, news stories, and frequently asked questions. The new site is intended to provide a user-friendly tool for residents, … Continued
We are amazed by the outpouring of volunteer support and have so many potential helping hands! The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is coordinating volunteers in Marin for this response effort. Please be patient as they field hundreds of calls. Please DO NOT show up at the Emergency Volunteer Center at the Marin Center … Continued
The Air District is issuing a smoke advisory today due to multiple fires that developed overnight in the North Bay. Heavy smoke from these wildfires in the North Bay counties is causing very unhealthy air quality throughout the region and the smoke is moving into other parts of the Bay Area due to winds. Bay … Continued
