On Monday, November 17, the San Rafael City Council approved the acquisition of the property at 350 Merrydale Road, paving the way for a major step forward in the city’s strategy to address homelessness. This dual-purpose project brings both immediate relief and a long-term vision for affordable housing. The plan includes 65 private cabins, each … Continued
Nominations for 2026 Public Service Award! Do you know someone who you think should be recognized for the Public Service Award? Each year, we recognize a member of the community for their contributions in making San Rafael an amazing place to live and work. If you have someone in mind that you believe should be … Continued
At the October 11, 2025 Open House, we were pleased to have on hand First Responder Therapy Dog Kerith and her handler Heidi Carmen, who works closely with Blue, the San Rafael Police Department’s therapy dog. First responders routinely face some of the most stressful and emotionally taxing situations in public service. Whether responding to … Continued
Thank you to all our CERT members who joined us for the November potluck meeting! We appreciate everyone who shared a meal and ideas about the future vision of CERT. Team members enjoyed the informative presentation on storm preparedness from the Department of Public Works, and staff introduced the CERT Member Mapping Project, which will … Continued
This past Friday, the San Rafael Fire Department partnered with Program Coordinator Azadeh Honarmand from San Rafael Recreation and the San Rafael Goldenaires to host an important presentation on emergency preparedness for older adults and caregivers. The event brought together community members to learn about emergency alerts, creating personal emergency plans, and preparing essential emergency … Continued
The Francisco Blvd. E. Mid-Block Project is nearing completion. The project includes a new mid-block pedestrian crossing on Grand Avenue, located between Second Street and Francisco Boulevard East. The new HAWK (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk), also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), is expected to be activated and fully operational by the end of this … Continued
The San Rafael Fire Department will launch the final phase of its Safe Parking Program during the first week of December. In collaboration with the City’s Traffic Engineer and Parking Services, staff have developed plans to maintain safe access on any remaining hilly and/ or narrow roads while preserving as much legal parking as possible to … Continued
Park & Recreation Commission Receives Update on Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation The City of San Rafael has released its annual update on the implementation of the Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap adopted in 2023 to guide park improvements, recreation programming, and long-term investment in the City’s park … Continued
CALL FOR ARTISTS The Falkirk Cultural Center is excited to invite Bay Area artists to participate in its upcoming Winter Juried Art Show, running January 9–February 20, 2026. This year’s theme, “A Celebration of Contrasts,” encourages artists to explore the power of opposites—where bold differences spark curiosity, highlight tension, or simply surprise the viewer. Contrast … Continued
Today, the City of San Rafael, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the County of Marin, Marin Community Foundation, and Canal Alliance, announced the successful acquisition of the 1.65-acre former boatyard property at 620 Canal Street – the first step in advancing development of a waterfront park and community gateway designed to … Continued
