Archive for December 2025

The City of San Rafael recently approved a renewed agreement with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce to continue managing and supporting the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID). Under this one-year agreement, the Chamber will receive $140,000. The City’s $140,000 agreement with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce (including approximately $65,000 from BID assessments)…

The San Rafael Chamber has released new updates on major housing projects across the city, highlighting progress on developments from Irwin Street to Northgate, Merrydale, Civic Center Drive, and more. Many of these projects are moving through demolition, construction, or City review processes, with several receiving Chamber endorsement. Together, these developments represent hundreds of new…

Welcome, Deekora! We’re excited to announce that Deekora, a decor and event-planning company, is now part of the downtown San Rafael scene. Whether you’re planning a party, a wedding, or just want to explore their creative gallery, Deekora is ready to inspire with beautiful styling and thoughtful event design. Visit them to see what they’ve…

Humbowl gets the spotlight! The local fast-casual eatery Humbowl, that clever mash-up of “humble” and “bowl”, was featured in a recent piece by The Marin Dish. They call Humbowl the healthy newcomer winning over both vegetarians and carnivores alike with fast, flavorful, nutritious bowls built from whole ingredients in downtown San Rafael.  Check out the…

The Second and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements Project has made updates to the website regarding the anticipated timeline of the Project: The Project timeline has been pushed back approximately 3 months.  Timeline Final Design November/December 2025 Construction Bid Opens for Project December 2025/January 2026 Construction Bid Closes for Project January/February 2026 Project Awarded to Contractor…

American Express and Main Street America have launched the new Amex Shop Small Grants Program, offering 250 grants of $20,000 to small businesses nationwide. An initial $5 million will fund the program, with additional contributions added every time an Amex Card Member shops at a qualifying small business on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.…

KTVU segment: “Could San Rafael Become a New High-Rise Headquarters?” Bay Area news outlet KTVU recently aired a segment looking at planned high-rise developments in San Rafael, CA – exploring whether the city is ready to handle a residential/office-tower boom, and what that could mean for traffic, community character, and growth. Big thanks to KTVU…