For the fifth consecutive year, the City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The most recent award was bestowed on the City for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended June 30, 2017. The City’s financial statements were judged by an impartial panel to meet the … Continued
Work continues on the Richmond-San Rafael (RSR) Bridge Access Improvement Project. Construction updates for the week of April 3rd are as follows: DAYTIME Monday – Friday: 5AM-2PM – Shoulder closures in the eastbound direction of I-580 on the RSR Bridge. This work is long-term and will occur daily through fall 2017. NIGHTTIME Monday – Saturday … Continued
**UPDATE** due to weather, the market has been cancelled tonight So excited for this Thursday, April 6th – join us for opening night at the Downtown San Rafael Market. Combining all the positive aspects of fresh produce, delicious foods, tasty pastries, local artisans with talented musicians. Open, rain or shine Thursday Evenings, Downtown Fourth St. 6pm – 9pm, April 6th – September 28th For … Continued
State law (SB 415) requires cities to change local elections to even-year statewide elections – this change is expected to lower costs by consolidating elections and increase voter turnout. As our local elections in San Rafael have been in odd years, this change could impact the term lengths of current elected officials. At their March … Continued
Public Works staff has been working on modifications and improvement projects for the of Manuel T. Freitas Parkway and Las Gallinas Avenue intersection. The Intersection is very narrow, preventing left turning cars traveling east and west from turning at the same time. In addition, queues for these turn lanes back up into the adjacent through … Continued
The year 2016 was one of transitions for the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID), both in staffing and at the board. At the BID public hearing on November 21, 2016, the City Council appointed a new BID Advisory Board consisting of 5 members of our business community. At Monday’s City Council meeting, the … Continued
We now have solar panels on the Al Boro Community Center and the Department of Public Works building. Check out the real-time solar energy production from these two facilities!
The City’s administrative offices in City Hall, the San Rafael Public Library, and the City’s community centers will be closed on Friday, March 31, in observance of the holiday. 24-hour operations will remain in effect for the Police and Fire Departments.
No matter if you’re a contractor, landscaper or “do-it-yourselfer,” 811 works for you! Smart digging means always calling 811 before any project to have your underground utility lines marked. Hitting an underground utility line while digging can cause serious injuries, disrupt service to entire neighborhoods, and potentially result in fines and repair costs. Plus, you … Continued
At their meeting on Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider authorizing an agreement detailing the City’s collaboration with SMART on construction of projects related to the Larkspur Extension. You may have heard the recent good news that Golden Gate Transit and Marin Transit buses will no longer need to use … Continued
