Srbid – Downtown San Rafael

San Rafael Transit Center – New Concept Revealed at June 25th Open House

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (Bridge District) has started a multi-year process to develop a new transit center for San Rafael. Several government agencies are partners with the Bridge District to identify a new transit center site and configuration that will provide for the current and future mobility needs of San Rafael…

SAFE Team Statistics & Report (March 2023 – March 2024)

The San Rafael Specialized Assistance For Everyone (SAFE) Team launched on March 27, 2023. This program is a collaborative effort based on the CAHOOTS model deployed in Eugene, Oregon, which is the leading model for emergency crisis intervention and prevention. 2024 STATITICS: • Calls for Service Handled – 3152 The SAFE Team serves both the…

Join Phase 2 of the Downtown Mulching Project – Thursday, July 25th

Join Us for Phase 2 of the BID Downtown Mulching Project 2024! Date: Thursday, July 25 Time: 9a-11a Location: 4th Street Intersections Beautify Our Downtown Together What’s Happening: Phase 2 of the BID’s Mulching Project is here, and we need your help to make it a success! We’ll be continuing to mulch the intersections along…

Happy 19th Anniversary Rebound Bookstore!

REBOUND BOOKSTORE CELEBRATING, 19 YEARS ON 4TH STREET! JULY, 2024 News from ye olde Stacks! YOU’RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE! 19 years of feeding your imagination! AND A DEAL TO CELEBRATE! Buy any 3 books, and get a book worth $6 or less, FOR FREE! AN UNEXPECTED COLLECTION! IN STOCK NOW! over 200 books on CD, Great for road trips, lighten your…

California Compete State Tax Credit Available to Businesses

The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year. Applicants will…

Voices of Freedom – Young Writers Speak out about tomorrow – June 19th

Reading event! New work by students from Novato Marin School of the Arts. Wednesday Juneteenth, 6:00- 8:00 PM. Rebound Bookstore, 1611 4th Street. San Rafael No charge. light snacks Seize the time!

Dancing Under the Lights – A New Celebration and Pivot – more details coming soon

Dear BID Members, It is with great excitement that we introduce, Dancing Under The Lights (DUTL). The purpose of introducing Dancing Under The Lights is to showcase our next step from the former Dining Under The Lights. Dining Under The Lights was a very important part of bringing community back to Downtown as businesses were…

Here and Queer – Spotlight Show at the YIA Gallery, June 10-21

Here and Queer Spotlight Show at the YIA Gallery Guest Curated by High School Student, Eva H. On view June 10–21, 2024 Public Reception: Friday, June 14; 5:00–7:00pm YIA Gallery & Art Lab 917 C Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Gallery & Art Lab Hours: 11:00am–4:00pm Youth in Arts is proud to present the inaugural…

519 4th Street Housing Development

An affordable-housing developer is proposing to construct a six-story complex with 56 apartments on a city-owned lot in downtown San Rafael. Half of the dwellings would be reserved as supportive housing for formerly homeless residents, according to the preliminary application from Abode Housing Development. The quarter-acre site is located at 519 Fourth St. between Irwin Street and…

San Rafael Leadership Institute Class Project – Utility Box “Art With a Purpose” – May Updates

Utility Box Painting Program returned to San Rafael this May! What: The San Rafael Leadership Institute Class of 2024 “Art with a Purpose” project promotes creating a healthy, sustainable, inclusive, and resilient community. Why: Install art on existing infrastructure, aiming to inspire residents, job seekers, and employers by promoting chamber values such as sustainability, inclusivity, and equitable opportunities.…