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
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) has canceled passenger rail service this morning as a result of extreme fire conditions in Santa Rosa. The fire is causing poor visibility due to heavy smoke, and multiple SMART railroad crossings in north Santa Rosa have also been closed to assist in the evacuation of that area. A track … Continued
Since October 2015, Beryn has been teaching a series of classes called All Things Apple! for the San Rafael Public Library. As a self-described “Chic Geek,” her appearance belies any geekiness! Now retired from a successful career as an Interior Designer (the “chic” part), Beryn spends time keeping up with Apple technology. When Beryn first called, I … Continued
Since October 2015, Beryn has been teaching a series of classes called All Things Apple! for the San Rafael Public Library. As a self-described “Chic Geek,” her appearance belies any geekiness! Now retired from a successful career as an Interior Designer (the “chic” part), Beryn spends time keeping up with Apple technology. When Beryn first … Continued
We recently installed a handful of new prototype signs in the Downtown and are looking for feedback from the community. We hope the blue parking signs will better direct people to our public parking options Downtown and that pedestrian friendly directional signage will encourage people to walk more and re-park less. Let us know what … Continued
Our employees are our greatest asset, and we seek individuals who are excited about a challenge, are creative and dare to make a difference. We are a results-driven team who care about each other and the needs of residents in our community. If this sounds like you – check out our current job opportunities. These … Continued
3,380 lbs. of trash and 354 lbs. of recycling were diverted from the Canal, Bay Shore and Gallinas Creek by community members and groups from San Rafael High, Dominican, San Domenico, and The Rotary Club of San Rafael. Thank you to Parker Dive Service for the Allied Mariner, that hauled large heavy debris from the … Continued
On Tuesday, we convened a group of community stakeholders to participate in a Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayor’s Challenge “Idea Accelerator” workshop and work on the issue of illegal dumping. The group spent the day taking a deep dive understanding the problem and causes, including interviewing random members of the public about how they dispose of furniture. … Continued
Many people in our community were touched by the late Public Works Director Dean Allison. He was not only an incredible public servant, but also a dear friend. After his passing, the City created the Dean Allison Internship. The first recipient, Thomas Wong, wrote this moving piece about spending a day with Dean and the … Continued
Francisco Blvd. West, from 2nd Street to Irwin, will be closed October 2 & 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for installation of sheet pile along San Rafael Creek. The full closure is needed to allow crane set-up to install sheet pile and avoid existing overhead power lines. Access to parking lots along Francisco Blvd. will be kept open. … Continued
