The City of San Rafael has developed draft walking/pedestrian and biking/rolling networks as part of its Citywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan update. The draft network includes proposed facilities to improve these modes citywide. The draft networks also include a draft list of Top 20 projects on which the City will focus over the next … Continued
The City of San Rafael Stands United Against Hate! United Against Hate Week (October 19-25, 2025) is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every community to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities. … Continued
We want to hear from you! The City of San Rafael has launched a Public Art Program to enhance Downtown vitality and celebrate the city’s cultural identity. Funded by a California Arts Council grant, the program will bring 5 new public art installations – including murals, mosaics, and sculptures – to highly visible locations … Continued
Snapshot En Espanol San Rafael City Council Meeting Highlights The San Rafael City Council will be meeting on Monday, October 20 at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Meeting Details: Special Meeting: 4:30 PM, at City Hall, Second Floor Conference Room Interview and appoint Applicants to the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee and the … Continued
PG&E will be closing the road near 327 Laurel Place to repair gas facilities in the area. The closure will happen tomorrow, 10/18, between approximately 9am – 4pm or until the utility is repaired and they will have plates available to help emergency services through the area. The work is happening tomorrow to prevent it … Continued
The City of San Rafael is pleased to announce that the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has begun planning a dredge operation for the federal channel of the San Rafael Creek in 2026. We are thankful to all of those involved in securing federal funding and appropriations for the USACE so they can begin … Continued
Join the City of San Rafael and County of Marin for a virtual community meeting about the 350 Merrydale Road Interim Shelter Project, where you can ask questions and provide your feedback. Date: October 28, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Zoom Webinar – Join the meeting online by clicking here or scanning the QR … Continued
On October 15, the City of San Rafael and County of Marin proudly announced the next step in their partnership to address homelessness: the 350 Merrydale Interim Shelter Project. This project will provide 65 temporary, individual cabins and on-site support services designed to give residents a stable, private space. In the long term, the … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2025 Media Contact: Daniel Cooperman (he/him) Community Services Division Director City of San Rafael Daniel.Cooperman@cityofsanrafael.org (415) 256-5565 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AND COUNTY OF MARIN ANNOUNCE NEW INTERIM SHELTER SITE, PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING San Rafael, CA – The City of San Rafael, in partnership with the County of … Continued
SAN RAFAEL, CA – Today, a Marin County jury reached a not guilty verdict in the criminal case against Brandon Nail. On July 27, 2022, an incident involving the use of force by members of the San Rafael Police Department occurred with an individual named Mr. Julio Lopez. Following the initial incident in 2022, the City … Continued
