Welcoming Madge & Me Hats, 1570 4th Street, to our Downtown!

(opens in new tab) 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…

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City Council Will Consider Appeals to Two Housing Development Projects

(opens in new tab) 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…

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Marin County Moves Toward More Business-Friendly Food Program

(opens in new tab) 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…

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A New Game Changer for Downtown: The Twelfth is coming this summer!

(opens in new tab) 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…

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Black History Month at the Rafael: Celebrating Black Creativity Through Cinema

(opens in new tab) 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…

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DSRAD 2026 Public Art Program – Approved by City Council!

(opens in new tab) 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…

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