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
After nearly 20 years of service to the City of San Rafael, Carlene McCart is retiring. As our director of Community Services, Carlene has been the mastermind behind many great partnerships, collaborations and development projects that will provide a lasting impact for the residents of San Rafael. San Rafael has benefitted greatly from Carlene’s creativity, … Continued
Join us on March 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at San Rafael City Hall for a town hall event on homelessness, co-hosted by the City of San Rafael and Senator McGuire’s Office. At this meeting, the Senator will address the topics of housing and services for the chronically homeless, effective … Continued
The Paramount/Netflix film production ’13 Reasons Why’ will begin streaming on March 31. San Rafael was the home base of this new streaming series about teen bullying – several neighborhoods (including Gerstle Park, Peacock Gap, Bret Harte, West End, and Downtown) are featured throughout the series. Based upon a best-selling mystery novel, this is a … Continued
We’re redesigning the playground at Albert Park and are excited to work with the community to create a space for everyone to enjoy. View the proposed design and learn more about the project on our website. Get involved: What would you like to see in the playground at Albert Park? What do you like about the … Continued
We’re hiring for: lifeguards, swim instructors, and pool attendants for the Terra Linda and Hamilton Community Pools. You must be at least 15 years old at the time of hire. Lifeguard Training classes are held monthly. Applicants, who apply early and are hired, can secure a space in the upcoming courses at a discounted price. … Continued
The Marin County Civil Grand Jury would like your help. They are researching the topic of public engagement and want to hear your views of how well your city, incorporated town, and the County of Marin engages with you. You’re invited to express your views on public engagement by completing a quick survey. The voluntary feedback provided through this … Continued
“For 80% of people who become homeless, homelessness is a one-time experience lasting less than 1 month.” – Iain De Jong To truly solve homelessness, we have to make sure we’re addressing the right problems. Looking at other communities across the country, including in our own backyard, it is clear that a new thesis of the … Continued
