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Fall and Winter Classes & Programs

We are offering toddler Capoeira, Japanese flower arranging, hive management, and everything in between. From ceramics to tech skills, fitness to CPR, learn new things and make new friends at our community center classes and programs.  ACTIVITY GUIDE

Establishment of the Kenneth Edlin Memorial Fund

The San Rafael Library has received a generous donation of $385,000 from the trust of Mr. Ken Edlin. A long-time San Rafael resident, Mr. Edlin worked as a lawyer in San Francisco and was a veteran and served in the Air Force during World War II. We are grateful to Mr. Edlin’s generous contribution to … Continued

Ridgeline Development Project

At their 7 p.m. meeting on Monday evening, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing for a proposed new single-family residence on a hillside and ridgeline parcel at 23 Meyer Road. The project has been approved by both the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission.  READ THE STAFF REPORT

Retiree Healthcare Reporting and Funding

The City Council will receive a report under the new reporting requirements for retiree healthcare benefits. The new reporting methodology comes from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and is being implemented a full year early as part of the City’s commitment to fiscal transparency. The City Council will also consider a formal funding policy … Continued

Medical Cannabis Policy

Also on Monday evening, the City Council will hear an informational report and provide direction to staff on recommendations.  Over the past six months, a Council subcommittee drafted a series of goals and recommendations for San Rafael’s medical cannabis policy. Goals included providing safe patient access, exploring discreet and low impact and minimal public interface … Continued

Parking in East San Rafael

UPDATE: For more information on the current updates on East San Rafael Parking, please visit: East San Rafael Parking Community Updates – San Rafael On Monday evening, the City Council will hold a study session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss parking issues in East San Rafael. Following a well-attended community meeting in July, the City Council … Continued

San Rafael is Age-Friendly!

We are excited to announce that this week we were accepted in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities (the World Health Organization United States Affiliate). At the September 5th City Council meeting, we learned that 25% of the population in Marin is 60 or older in San Rafael and of this group half are 75 … Continued

Fire Station 57 Update September 2017

Project Progress During the month of September, Alten construction completed site preparation for the next phase of work, which will include the installation of the underground site utilities and the building foundation work. Alten Construction also completed the foundation, rebar installation, and block placement for the CMU wall that is located at the perimeter of … Continued

Fire Station 52 Update September 2017

Project Progress During the month of September, Alten construction prepared the Classroom Building for a concrete slab placement. During the preparation, the contractor placed the slab rock, 15 mil vapor barrier, slab rebar, still anchor bolt plates and all utility stubs. After the pour the contractor cured the slab by flooding it with 2 to … Continued

Take Steps to Reduce Effects of Excessive Heat

Triple-digit temperatures prompt warning from National Weather Service San Rafael, CA – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through the Labor Day weekend for most of California, including Marin County. Additionally, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory because of smoke from Northern California wildfires blowing into the … Continued

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