Archive for October 2024

The Redwood Bikeshare pilot program has begun. Redwood Bikeshare is a partnership between the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) and the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM), utilizing a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to establish the Redwood Bikeshare pilot program. Redwood Bikeshare expands bicycle access and provides a new form of transportation, giving…

MODERN + AVENIDA: is a homeware store specializing in acacia wood kitchenware. We’re committed to ethically sourced, handcrafted wood products. Each item is carefully carved from a single piece of wood, ensuring high quality, durability, and unique artistry. We also offer a selection of locally made, hand-poured candles in a variety of captivating scents to…

Dear Downtown San Rafael Business Owners, As the holiday season approaches, the BID is excited to offer you a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to the entire Marin County community. We are organizing a full-page ad in the Marin Independent Journal’s (Marin IJ) November Shopping Guide, reaching thousands of potential customers during this prime shopping season.…

A big thank you to Tobi Lessum from Bodywise Massage and all the wonderful volunteers who joined us on September 26th for Phase 2 of our annual mulching project. The before and after photos speak for themselves and help makes out Downtown shine! Your hard work is helping to beautify our downtown, and we couldn’t…

We are thrilled to share that the 4th Annual Hops & Vines Stroll on September 30th was a fantastic success, bringing nearly 300 people into our vibrant Downtown San Rafael! Attendees enjoyed a day filled with shopping, dining, and exploring, as they visited 20 participating businesses. One of the highlights of the event was the…

Stay connected with everything happening in Downtown San Rafael! Our new community calendar is your go-to spot for discovering downtown business events like trivia nights, live music, art shows, and more. Businesses are encouraged to list their happenings so the community can easily see what’s going on downtown. Whether you’re a local business owner or…

The City is establishing a sanctioned camping area along the northern portion of the Mahon Creek Path through grant funding provided by the State of California Encampment Resolution Funding Program. Why the Camping Area has Been Established Individuals experiencing homelessness have been camping in this area in recent years. When the City banned camping at Albert…