Archive for September 2025

The Major Planning Projects portal highlights significant development proposals currently under review in San Rafael. The City’s role is to evaluate each proposal for consistency with local, regional, and state regulations while ensuring opportunities for public input throughout the process. Projects listed here are in the review pipeline and are not approved unless otherwise noted. Explore projects on the…

San Rafael Library and Recreation is excited to announce the return of Movies in the Park! The series kicks off on Friday, September 12, and movies will continue every other Friday through October 24. Each film begins at sunset and is free for all ages. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends, and enjoy…

The Marin IJ reports that San Rafael’s City Council has approved new e-bike safety regulations. Riders must now be 16 or older to use throttle-powered (Class 2) e-bikes, helmets are required for all riders, and younger riders should stick to pedal-assist (Class 1) e-bikes or traditional bikes. Read the full story in the Marin IJ:…

Streamline Social Media with Meta Business SuiteLearn to schedule posts, track analytics, and manage Instagram/Facebook in one place.Thu, Sept 18 | 12–1:30 PM Turn Your Content into VideosUse AI to quickly transform text and images into dynamic video content.Thu, Sept 25 | 12–1:30 PM Closing the Deal: From Networking to SalesPractical strategies for building authentic…

The San Rafael Chamber is hosting the LEVEL UP Employment Expo on September 25, 2025. This event connects local businesses with job seekers and offers a chance to share open positions and build visibility in the community. Businesses can apply to participate as employers or attend to network. LEARN MORE HERE

Emergency Go Bag Crossword Game! September is National Preparedness Month! For the entire month of September, the San Rafael Fire Department is hosting a fun Emergency Go Bag Crossword Game in Downtown San Rafael! Explore downtown businesses, solve the crossword puzzle, and learn about some of the items you might pack in an emergency go…

The program for MVFF48 (October 2–12) is now live! Join CAFILM for 11 days of world-class cinema, with screenings at the Smith Rafael Film Center (San Rafael), Sequoia Cinema (Mill Valley), the Lark Theater (Larkspur), and BAMPFA (Berkeley). This year’s highlights include a Tribute to Spike Lee, featuring a special clips & conversation event with…

San Rafael artist Adrienne Biggs is turning rescued books into art in her “Bookagami” practice, folding and transforming discarded volumes into whimsical, sculptural pieces that breathe new life into forgotten pages. Her show Black, White and Read All Over is now on view at Marelli Bros., with free public demonstrations and a hands-on workshop coming…

When you stroll through downtown San Rafael, you may notice fewer eyesores like graffiti and stickers compared to most other cities.  That’s thanks to the tireless work of Tom Harrison. Since 2015, Tom has volunteered countless hours to help the City with litter abatement, and in 2022 he added a new “hobby”: removing graffiti and…