San Rafael News

This workshop by Stephanie Koehler, Owner of SAKinterMedia, will provide insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming the marketing landscape. Learn the benefits of leveraging AI for marketing, including content ideation, optimization, and personalization. Attendees will learn how to integrate machine learning with tools to save time and develop targeted campaigns. We’ll also cover some…

On Friday, January 11th, the City of San Rafael celebrated the successful completion of the extensive 20-month Third Street Improvement Project, a collaborative effort involving utility companies, the City, and private projects. This $20.8 million project, which began construction in March 2022 and was funded in part by TAM’s Measures A and AA funds as…

What a whirlwind it has been for Downtown Streets Team, Marin! In 2023, we expanded our housing case management and street outreach efforts substantially throughout various programming county-wide. Overall, 29 of our unhoused neighbors found a place to call home through our services and support this past year, receiving the dignity, care, and stable housing…

The BID Annual Report for 2023 and Plan for 2024 was presented to the City Council in December – It highlighted the prior year’s activities of the BID and the projected activities for the next year.  The City Council approved the BID assessment for 2024. READ FULL REPORT HERE The BID is also looking for…

Business owners with active licenses expiring December 31st, 2023, are reminded that the deadline to renew their license is February 15th, 2024.  The City accepts cash, checks, money orders, and most major credit cards.  Licenses may be renewed online via credit card or through eCheck. If you have questions about business licenses, please contact the…

Exciting news! San Rafael takes the spotlight in the January issue of Marin Magazine, recognized as a standout destination.  Titled “Explore San Rafael” the article highlights the San Rafael Arts Honor we received by SMU Data Arts — which assesses communities’ vibrancy through a data-driven approach.  They  officially ranked San Rafael as the #4 most…

Over the past few weeks, the California Film Institute has turned Downtown San Rafael into a cinematic playground, orchestrating a blockbuster extravaganza that brought the biggest movie stars right to our doorstep! Thanks to the CA Film Institute’s commitment to film excellence, audiences have had the rare opportunity to witness Hollywood’s elite on the red…

Downtown San Rafael’s Phase 3 Mulching Beautification Project Before and After Photos: Details: The City of San Rafael and the BID joined efforts once again for Phase 3 of our Downtown Mulching Project on Dec 1st to help beautify our Downtown Corridor. Phase 1 was on Earth Day Clean and Green Day in April.  Phase…

The enchantment of the season reached sparkling heights this year as our Downtown Holiday of Lights Festival unfolded in a spectacular display of festive magic last weekend! News reviews from Chanel 7, the Marin IJ, and the SF Chronicle highlighted our sense of community that lit up our streets. Our community’s spirit truly shone during…

Officials from the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District gave a sneak preview of the conceptual design of the new San Rafael Transit Center, Marin County’s local and regional transportation hub. . “One of the most important things is we’re going to retain the features, the look and feel, of the 1929 railroad depot,” said Ron…