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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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GRANTS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REUSABLE FOODWARE ORDINANCE

The Marin County Environmental Health Services (EHS) wants to help all cities and towns in Marin County to meet the requirements of the Reusable Foodware Ordinance (RFO). Enforcement began by EHS inspectors on November 10, 2023.  The EHS Technical Assistance Team is available to educate and award grants of $599 to help businesses transition to meet…

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