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San Rafael Public Library – The Downtown Library will be temporarily relocating to 4th Street
On September 2nd, the Downtown Library will be closing for much-needed safety and infrastructure updates. On September 16th, they will be reopening at a pop-up location on 4th Street to continue providing library services in downtown San Rafael during construction. The pop-up library will be at 1009 4th Street, across from the Bank of America,…
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City of San Rafael Fire Department Celebrating 150th Anniversary – Aug 17th
Join the City of San Rafael Fire Department in celebrating our 150th Anniversary! To celebrate, we are hosting open houses at each Fire Station across the city. Our next open house is at Station 52 on August 17 from 10-12 and will include a firefighting demonstration at 11 AM. Visit us and meet the crews,…
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Best of Marin – San Rafael Winners
Marin Magazine listed the winners for the readers choice award in Marin County! San Rafael is stacked with Winners!!! Congratulations: Dining: Best Indian – Lotus Cuisine of India Take comfort in award-winning Indian cuisine from a long-running, family-run, certified green business with an energy-efficient kitchen and eco-friendly appliances. There is an abundance of organic vegan,…
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San Rafael apartment plan switches to seniors’ housing
A controversial plan for an 80-foot-tall, 162-apartment building in downtown San Rafael has been swapped for a seniors’ complex of the same size, but with more rooms. Monahan Pacific, a San Rafael development firm, won approval for the apartment project last year amid complaints from community members – including an appeal to the City Council…
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Best of Marin Dining – San Rafael Winners
Marin Magazine listed the winners for the readers choice award in Dining. Whether you’re craving Italian, Mexican, Chinese or a meal out with a view, here are the Best of the County 2024 readers’ choices for dining in San Rafael. Congratulations! Best Indian – Lotus Cuisine of India Take comfort in award-winning Indian cuisine from a…
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San Rafael Transit Center – New Concept Revealed at June 25th Open House
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (Bridge District) has started a multi-year process to develop a new transit center for San Rafael. Several government agencies are partners with the Bridge District to identify a new transit center site and configuration that will provide for the current and future mobility needs of San Rafael…
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SAFE Team Statistics & Report (March 2023 – March 2024)
The San Rafael Specialized Assistance For Everyone (SAFE) Team launched on March 27, 2023. This program is a collaborative effort based on the CAHOOTS model deployed in Eugene, Oregon, which is the leading model for emergency crisis intervention and prevention. 2024 STATITICS: • Calls for Service Handled – 3152 The SAFE Team serves both the…
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Join Phase 2 of the Downtown Mulching Project – Thursday, July 25th
Join Us for Phase 2 of the BID Downtown Mulching Project 2024! Date: Thursday, July 25 Time: 9a-11a Location: 4th Street Intersections Beautify Our Downtown Together What’s Happening: Phase 2 of the BID’s Mulching Project is here, and we need your help to make it a success! We’ll be continuing to mulch the intersections along…
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Happy 19th Anniversary Rebound Bookstore!
REBOUND BOOKSTORE CELEBRATING, 19 YEARS ON 4TH STREET! JULY, 2024 News from ye olde Stacks! YOU’RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE! 19 years of feeding your imagination! AND A DEAL TO CELEBRATE! Buy any 3 books, and get a book worth $6 or less, FOR FREE! AN UNEXPECTED COLLECTION! IN STOCK NOW! over 200 books on CD, Great for road trips, lighten your…
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California Compete State Tax Credit Available to Businesses
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will…
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California Compete State Tax Credit Available to Businesses
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will…
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Voices of Freedom – Young Writers Speak out about tomorrow – June 19th
Reading event! New work by students from Novato Marin School of the Arts. Wednesday Juneteenth, 6:00- 8:00 PM. Rebound Bookstore, 1611 4th Street. San Rafael No charge. light snacks Seize the time!
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Dancing Under the Lights – A New Celebration and Pivot – more details coming soon
Dear BID Members, It is with great excitement that we introduce, Dancing Under The Lights (DUTL). The purpose of introducing Dancing Under The Lights is to showcase our next step from the former Dining Under The Lights. Dining Under The Lights was a very important part of bringing community back to Downtown as businesses were…
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Here and Queer – Spotlight Show at the YIA Gallery, June 10-21
Here and Queer Spotlight Show at the YIA Gallery Guest Curated by High School Student, Eva H. On view June 10-21, 2024 Public Reception: Friday, June 14; 5:00-7:00pm YIA Gallery & Art Lab 917 C Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Gallery & Art Lab Hours: 11:00am-4:00pm Youth in Arts is proud to present the inaugural…
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REBOUND BOOKSTORE HOSTS ACTIVIST PHOTO EXHIBIT -“TAKE IT TO THE STREETS!”
Juxtaposed with the permanent display of original 1960’s rock posters at the Rebound Bookstore 1611 4th Street will be a powerful collection of political street images shot by two exciting photographers. Displayed will be historic photos from the 1960s’ by internationally published activist/ photographer William Haigwood and documentary images of current political activism in Marin…
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ART EXHIBITION: The Marin Society of Artists presents “CRAZY FOR ART”
ART EXHIBITION: The Marin Society of Artists presents “CRAZY FOR ART”, an adventurous exhibition of MSA member’s artwork. An exciting reception is planned for Friday, April 12, 5pm to 8pm – guest performers “Improv Marin” at 6pm, live music by “JT and Friends”, an award presentation, snacks and drinks. We have 3 galleries filled with…
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ArtRageous: Burning Bubbles Bash, April 20
ArtRageous: Burning Bubbles Bash Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 7-10pm Join us for an evening of live music, delicious nosh, art exhibits, and festive libations at Art Works Downtown’s Burning Bubbles Bash! Get groovy with The Crooked Stuff and have an arty party time, while supporting our mission to provide an environment where visual arts thrive for…
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Dancing Under the Lights – A New Celebration and Pivot
February 29, 2024 BID Members Dear BID Members, It is with great excitement that we introduce, Dancing Under The Lights (DUTL). The purpose of introducing Dancing Under The Lights is to showcase our next step from the former Dining Under The Lights. Dining Under The Lights was a very important part of bringing community…
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New Art Exhibition at Art Works Downtown: Art of the African Diaspora February 9- March 8
Art of the African Diaspora February 9-March 8, 2024 February 9, 5-8pm: Reception and Art Walk March 8, 5-8pm: Reception and Art Walk Featuring the photography of Asual Aswad, Duane Conliffe, Jim Dennis, Zhané GayByrd Art of the African Diaspora is the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area. For 26 years it has…
Read MoreDowntown San Rafael Garages Free on Weekends
Enjoy our Downtown with FREE parking on Saturdays and Sundays! FREE WEEKEND PARKING is in the A Street and C Street Garages only, thanks to the Parking Department's pilot program started in 2019.