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Jurors of Awards & Selection

Juror of Awards Richard Shaw In the world of contemporary ceramics, Richard Shaw is the master of trompe-l’oeil sculpture. He has developed an astonishing array of techniques, including perfectly cast porcelain objects and overglaze transfer decals. By combining the commonplace with the whimsical, the humorous with the mundane, Shaw captures the poetic and the surreal...

Participating Artists

Falkirk Winter Juried Show 2026 - Participating Artists Ilene Avery Jane Corich Damien Gossett Marie Krajan Renee Owen Mary Sheft Sunila Bajracharya Indira DasGupta Carole Haan Kiruthikadevi Kuppusamy Debbie Patrick Kathy Canfield Shepard Gregory Bard Connie DeWitt Susan Hontalas Kathleen Lack Pamela Pitt Cathy Shine Annette Batchelor Jeff Downing Jennifer Huber Jennifer Lipson Barbara Poole...

12/19/25 - Last Day for Input on the CBPP Online Interactive Maps!

Add your input on the proposed priority bicycle and pedestrian projects by the end of the day today, December 19, 2025! After today, the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan online interactive maps will be closed for input. We appreciate all the input that has been received. Consideration of input from this phase of engagement...

Opening Reception

Falkirk Winter Juried Show 2026 - Opening Reception January 9, 2026 | 5:00pm–7:30pm Falkirk Cultural Center | 1408 Mission Avenue Join us for the opening night of our first exhibit of 2026 “A Celebration of Contrasts”. This juried show features the works of 83 local Bay Area artists. Falkirk’s three galleries will be filled with...

Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District: Council Approved Management and Operations Plans

On Monday, December 15, 2025, the San Rafael City Council voted to renew annual assessments for the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID), appointed the BID Advisory Board for calendar year 2026, and approved a management contract with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce. Together, these three actions are intended to strengthen the district’s...

December 2025 Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting Re-Cap

The Economic Development Subcommittee met for it’s quarterly meeting on December 10, 2025. Sales Tax was the primary agenda topic, addressing Goal F.3.2 of the City’s adopted Three Year Strategic Plan FY 2025- 2028. Ken Nordhoff, representative from HdL Companies and former San Rafael City Manager, presented an overview of San Rafael’s sales tax revenue. Mr. Nordhoff assessed...

Falkirk Cultural Center Winter Juried Show Opens January 9

Falkirk Cultural Center Winter Juried Show 2026 Falkirk Art Galleries invites the community to kick off the new year with the Falkirk Cultural Center Winter Juried Show 2026, A Celebration of Contrasts. This highly anticipated exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, January 9, 2026, marking the first exhibit of the year at the...

Falkirk Cultural Center Winter Juried Show 2026: Opening Night

January 9, 2026

Falkirk Cultural Center Winter Juried Show 2026 “A Celebration of Contrasts” Join us for the opening night of our first exhibit of 2026 “A Celebration of Contrasts”. This juried show features the works of 83 local Bay Area artists. Falkirk’s three galleries will be filled with paintings, sculptures, ceramics, multi-media works and more. The festivities...

2025 Digital Service Wrapped — A Year of Building, Streamlining & Transforming

As the calendar year comes to a close, we’re excited to share a Wrapped-style highlight reel of what San Rafael’s Digital Service & Open Government team accomplished together in 2025. From major infrastructure upgrades to community-centered innovation, here’s what we made possible this year — with our residents, colleagues, and partners at the center of...

Vote Now! - Fire Station Holiday Lights and Decoration Contest

🎄🚒 Help Us Pick San Rafael’s Favorite Festive Fire Station! 🚒🎄Our fire stations are getting all decked out for the holidays—and soon we will need your vote! 👀✨👉 Check out the decorated stations and vote for your favorite via the poll.🗳 Judging starts today and closes Sunday night, so be sure to get your votes...

Core Tree Care Work Notification -12/22 – 12/24 & 12/26

PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be working at the locations listed below. This work will be done during 12/22 – 12/24 & 12/26. Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: John Ball, Core Tree Care 559-944-9459. LOT Street 619 Canal St 300 Clorinda Ave 325 Clorinda Ave 21 Clyde Ave 1736 Grand Ave...

Planning Commission Approves 25 Loch Lomond Development Project

On December 9, 2025, the San Rafael Planning Commission approved a proposal to build new housing at 25 Loch Lomond Drive, located at the northwest corner of Loch Lomond Drive and Point San Pedro Road, adjacent to the Village at Loch Lomond Marina Development Project. The proposal utilizes the State Density Bonus law to gain...

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Fire Boat San Rafael Participates in 2025 Lighted Boat Parade

Fire Boat San Rafael participated in the 2025 Lighted Boat Parade along the San Rafael Channel on December 13, 2025. We thank Captain Mike Lewis and Engineer Matt Locatelli for decorating the boat.

West San Pedro Rehabilitation Project Planting Success

The San Rafael Fire Department is proud to announce the completion of a 1.7 acre restoration project on West San Pedro Mountain that enhances both community safety and environmental health. Working with contracted forestry crews, the Department transformed a densely overgrown area dominated by invasive Eucalyptus into a fire adapted native landscape. The project site,...

Join Us for a Holiday Open House at Station 55!

Holiday Season Fire Safety Tips

The winter holidays are a wonderful time for families and friends to come together and celebrate. As you enjoy the festivities, remember that a few simple safety steps can make all the difference in keeping your loved ones safe. Holiday Decorating & Tree Safety Whether you're decorating with lights, candles, or a beautiful tree, safety...

Red Flag Warning Signs Now at San Rafael Fire Stations

The San Rafael Fire Department has installed Red Flag Warning signs at five fire stations throughout the city, providing an additional way to alert residents when dangerous fire weather conditions exist. What is a Red Flag Warning? A Red Flag Warning is issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions create extreme wildfire risk....

Rain Expected in San Rafael 🌧 - 12/19/25

Be prepared! Here's what you need to know: EMERGENCY REPORTING If you see any of these issues, report them immediately: Downed trees, branches, or powerlines Blocked storm drains causing flooding Flooded roads or blocked access Traffic signals completely out Mon-Fri 7am-4pm: Call Public Works at 415-485-3355 After hours (24/7): Call SRPD Dispatch at 415-485-3000 Downed...

City Council - January 5, 2026 (Cancelled)

Date and time: 2026-01-06 06:00 pmLocation: City Council - January 6, 2026 - (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' to view Cancellation NoticeDate and time: 2026-01-06 06:00 pmLocation: City Council - January 6, 2026 - (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect 'download' to view Cancellation NoticeDate and time: 2026-01-06 06:00 pmLocation: City Council - January 6, 2026 (Cancelled)Department: Public MeetingsAgendaSelect...

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