Archive for February 2026

Message from Laurie: Madge & Me is a maker and purveyor of hats, headwear and accessories for women and men. Laurie Berliner, is the owner and milliner. Madge is her Cardigan Welsh corgi companion. We sell custom and ready to wear, everyday and special event hats, headwear, and handcrafted silk flowers made in the shop,…

The City of San Rafael will be considering appeals to two recent housing development approvals at its February 17, 2026 City Council meeting. These appeals stem from the Planning Commission’s decisions on proposed residential development projects citywide, including significant projects like housing at 700 Irwin Street and other sites. An appeal is an opportunity for…

Good news for food businesses in Downtown San Rafael: Marin County is reviewing improvements to its Environmental Health food program designed to reduce red tape and improve customer service. The proposed updates include streamlining routine submittals, speeding up permits, simplifying change-of-ownership permits, and offering more guidance and resources to help businesses succeed from day one.…

Big news for Downtown San Rafael! The Twelfth, Marin’s first women’s sports bar,  just announced they’ve officially signed a lease and are coming to Downtown San Rafael!  Co-founders Isa and Sol shared that they found their dream home right here in downtown, making Marin’s home for women’s sports one step closer to reality. Opening summer…

This February, CAFILM invites you to join us each Saturday for a special series celebrating the power, legacy, and living spirit of Black cinema. Opening with Raoul Peck’s I Am Not Your Negro and followed by landmark works including Bill Duke’s The Killing Floor (MVFF08), Finally Got the News! by Stewart Bird, Peter Gessner, René Lichtman and John Louis, Jr., then…

Great news for Downtown! The San Rafael City Council has officially approved five new public art installations for 2026, a program of the Downtown San Rafael Arts District. This project is coordinated by Local Edition Creative, and is funded by a generous grant from the California Arts Council. Downtown San Rafael is one of only…

Curves San Rafael is celebrating 20 years of being a Curves franchise. “It has been an incredible and fulfilling journey, not always easy, yet rewarding! The opportunity to help women work toward and achieve their individual health goals is truly special” says Pat Sorber, Owner of Curves. The Club relocated to 4th Street after being…