On November 3, 2025, the San Rafael City Council issued a proclamation recognizing the month of November as Native American Heritage Month. The City acknowledges the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria as a sovereign nation, consisting of Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples. We express our gratitude for their continued contributions to the cultural, … Continued
The San Rafael Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed new residential development at 1030 Third Street (900 A Street Project), located at the northeast corner of A Street and Third Street. Date: November 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Project Overview The new … Continued
ATTENTION: Gerstle Park Neighbors! Street Sweeping for Leaf Clean-up in Zone 15 is scheduled for this Saturday morning, 11/8/25. Note: At this time, the team will be focusing on Streets C, D, Taylor, and Bayview If possible, please do not park on the streets during this time period. Check out the City’s street sweeping map … Continued
The San Rafael Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed new residential development at 1248 Fifth Avenue (1230 Fifth Avenue Project), located at the on the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and C Street. Date: November 18, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 Project Overview … Continued
Bringing community voices into action to better serve San Rafael. In October, the City held interviews for the Board of Library Trustees, Fire Commission, Planning Commission, and the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee. We were excited to receive 31 applications for 9 open seats. While some applicants withdrew or did not respond to confirm their … Continued
On Monday November 3, 2025 the San Rafael City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance to establish a mobile vending permit program in San Rafael. The program centers around a three-prong approach of (i) strengthening the City’s enforcement tools, (ii) providing multiple paths to legalization, and (iii) supporting local entrepreneurship. The program includes … Continued
Demolition work began this week at 930 Irwin Street in preparation for the construction of a new 210-unit multifamily development. Approved last spring, the project marks a significant step forward in expanding local housing options in San Rafael. Demolition is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year, with staff from the … Continued
Photos: Mishaa DeGraw & Steve Ziman / ProBonoPhoto.org (CC BY-NC 4.0) San Rafael Celebrates 37 Years of Día de los Muertos Tradition Kristie Hubacker – Recreation Supervisor From the first light of morning, families and community organizations gathered at the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed Park to begin building their altars. Each altar … Continued
On October 24th, 2025, contractor Michael Paul Company, Inc. finished a project to replace 10 feet of 12-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) with 12-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe at Belvedere St near Louise St. This section of the stormwater pipe was damaged, trapping debris and causing a blockage. The CMP repairs and replacement work is … Continued
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 11/10 – 11/14. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 261 GLEN PARK AVE 173 WOODLAND AVE 18 BLOSSOM RD 7 BEECHWOOD CT 7 BEECHWOOD … Continued
