The City of San Rafael has commissioned GRA and McGuire Research, independent research firms, to conduct research on important issues in the City of San Rafael. Respondents may be contacted by email, text or telephone. This is a scientific survey that will poll a random sample of voters; voters cannot opt-in to taking this survey. Your … Continued
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK May 15 – May 19 Construction crews replaced the sanitary sewer … Continued
Fire Station 55 is going through an exciting new phase of construction! Michael Paul Company is “breaking ground” (literally) at Fire Station 55 in preparation for the new hardscape. Plans for this hardscape include new parking lot, light poles, and refreshing the asphalt that carpets the drive‐in entrance of the fire station grounds. We look … Continued
The Department of Public Works Parks Division is integral to maintaining the City. They work tirelessly to maintain the City’s Parks to maximize the enjoyment for San Rafael residents and visitors. They maintain the City’s many roadsides and medians, performing major pruning, weed suppression, and trimming. They play a crucial role in pre-storm preparations in … Continued
On Monday, the Parks department was on Kerner Blvd, weeding and trimming the trees in the medians between Larkspur St and Sonoma St. Parking isn’t allowed on Mondays in the area to allow for street sweeping. The Parks Department utilizes this time when the roadway is open to complete the work. The sweeper comes through … Continued
After the playground area at Parkside Daycare was recently flooded, Parks personnel had to make an emergency repair on the 4” irrigation mainline that feeds water to the Albert Park ballfield. Parks Maintenance division member Matt Scales is shown placing the new valve box over the shut-off valve for the irrigation line.
Road markings are essential to maintain the control of traffic streets and highways. Faded pavement markings can lead to dangerous driving conditions as they diminish visibility and make it harder for motorists to determine the correct driving protocol in certain areas, especially at night. Paint crews have been out repainting faded street markings and legends. To … Continued
May is National Water Safety Month In the U.S., there are an estimated 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings per year. That’s an average of 11 per day! In California, drowning is the leading cause of injury death for children under the age of 14. With the summer season quickly approaching, families are planning their summers full … Continued
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (May 8 – May 12) Sonic Telecom construction crews bored the … Continued
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Mural at Artworks Downtown Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question We gotcha! The photo featured in the last Snapshot quiz was of two pinball machines at Red Whale Coffee. Although no one correctly answered, the Star Wars pinball machine was just in time for … Continued
