San Rafael News

The Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and Caltrans invites you to participate in the upcoming scoping meeting for the US 101/I-580 Multi-Modal and Local Access Improvement Project. This project aims to reduce travel times between northbound US 101 and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and includes possible improvements along Bellam Boulevard such as potential roundabouts and…

UPCOMING TRAININGS The SBDC provides virtual and in-person training and workshops designed for business development on various key topics. Did we mention these trainings are free? CANVA BASICS – Wednesday, September 25 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM Create professional images and videos without a design background. In this workshop, you will learn how to use Canva…

The BID has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for event production services on behalf of the San Rafael Business Improvement District (BID) and the San Rafael Chamber. The RFP solicits proposals from qualified event producers to provide comprehensive event services for the upcoming “San Rafael Holiday of Lights and Winter Wonderland.” This is Downtown…

On September 2nd, the Downtown Library will be closing for much-needed safety and infrastructure updates. On September 16th, they will be reopening at a pop-up location on 4th Street to continue providing library services in downtown San Rafael during construction. The pop-up library will be at 1009 4th Street, across from the Bank of America,…

Join the City of San Rafael Fire Department in celebrating our 150th Anniversary! To celebrate, we are hosting open houses at each Fire Station across the city. Our next open house is at Station 52 on August 17 from 10-12 and will include a firefighting demonstration at 11 AM. Visit us and meet the crews,…

Marin Magazine listed the winners for the readers choice award in Marin County!  San Rafael is stacked with Winners!!!  Congratulations: Dining: Best Indian – Lotus Cuisine of India Take comfort in award-winning Indian cuisine from a long-running, family-run, certified green business with an energy-efficient kitchen and eco-friendly appliances. There is an abundance of organic vegan,…

A controversial plan for an 80-foot-tall, 162-apartment building in downtown San Rafael has been swapped for a seniors’ complex of the same size, but with more rooms. Monahan Pacific, a San Rafael development firm, won approval for the apartment project last year amid complaints from community members — including an appeal to the City Council…

Marin Magazine listed the winners for the readers choice award in Dining. Whether you’re craving Italian, Mexican, Chinese or a meal out with a view, here are the Best of the County 2024 readers’ choices for dining in San Rafael. Congratulations! Best Indian – Lotus Cuisine of India Take comfort in award-winning Indian cuisine from a…

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…

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…