San Rafael News

This month, the San Rafael City Council appointed Paul Navazio as Acting City Manager. Paul has served as the City’s Finance Director since July 2023 and brings more than 30 years of experience in public finance and municipal management, including previous roles as City Manager of Woodland and Assistant City Manager and Finance Director for…

Marin IJ: The San Rafael City Council recently denied appeals against a proposed 17-story mixed-use apartment tower at 700 Irwin Street, clearing a key step for the project to move forward. The development would include about 200 housing units, commercial space, and affordable housing components near the canal and downtown. READ FULL IJ ARTICLE HERE…

ABOUT MEESA METHOD Adnan Meesa was immersed in the art and science of Thai massage from childhood in Thailand. Growing up surrounded by the rich traditions of Thai bodywork, Adnan developed an intuitive understanding of the body’s energy pathways and muscular systems long before entering formal training. This early immersion laid the foundation for a…

Take a stroll through Downtown San Rafael and you’re likely to spot local Tom Harrison quietly taking care of eyesores that many people pass right by: graffiti & stickers. Tom has been volunteering to help our Downtown since 2015, first helping with litter cleanup. In 2023, he took on a new “hobby” – removing graffiti…

About Mae Wolf & Metta Yoga’s Blue Wall Transformation: Mae Wolf is a muralist, oil painter, and multidisciplinary creative based out of San Rafael. Upon moving here to pursue her masters in art therapy at Dominican, she was immediately drawn to Metta’s blue wall as a canvas for a large scale work of art. Through…

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…