Downtown News

Paul Navazio Appointed Acting City Manager

March 13, 2026

San Rafael denies appeals against 17-story apartment tower – 700 Irwin

March 13, 2026

Welcoming Meesa Method Body Works & Thai Massage, 1407 4th Street, to our Downtown!

March 13, 2026

The Work of Tom Harrison, Tackling Graffiti in Downtown

March 13, 2026

The Metta Yoga Mural & Mea Wolf in Action!

March 13, 2026

Welcoming Madge & Me Hats, 1570 4th Street, to our Downtown!

February 27, 2026

City Council Will Consider Appeals to Two Housing Development Projects

February 12, 2026

Marin County Moves Toward More Business-Friendly Food Program

February 12, 2026

A New Game Changer for Downtown: The Twelfth is coming this summer!

February 12, 2026

Black History Month at the Rafael: Celebrating Black Creativity Through Cinema

February 12, 2026

DSRAD 2026 Public Art Program – Approved by City Council!

February 6, 2026

Curves in Downtown is Celebrating 20 Years of Helping Women Stay Strong and Healthy!

February 5, 2026

New Program: Vacant to Vibrant Windows in San Rafael

January 22, 2026

Change on 4th Street: Farewell Stateroom & Welcome Hidden Splendor!

January 16, 2026

Welcome Village Sewing to our Downtown – 1139 4th Street!

January 16, 2026

Second and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements Project Update

January 16, 2026

Discover Downtown San Rafael’s Cinematic Legacy!

January 16, 2026

Upcoming Marin SBDC Trainings – February & March 2026

January 16, 2026

Congratulations to our 2025 Elf Hunt Winners!

January 8, 2026

Marin IJ Article: San Rafael inks deal with chamber for business support

December 23, 2025

San Rafael Chamber: Detailed Updates on San Rafael Housing Projects

December 11, 2025

Welcome DeeKora to our Downtown – 1405 4th Street!

December 9, 2025

Spotlight Article on Humbowl in the Marin Dish!

December 9, 2025

Second and Fourth Street Intersection Improvements Project Updated Timeline

December 9, 2025

$20,000 Small Business Grants Available

December 9, 2025

KTVU Spotlighted Apartment Proposals in San Rafael

December 2, 2025

Welcome Freewheel Brewery to our Downtown – 924 B Street!

November 14, 2025

Welcome Perform For Golf to our Downtown – 1328 4th Street!

November 14, 2025

Welcome Back Glaze & Confused to new space in Downtown – 1321 4th Street!

November 14, 2025

Welcome Fratm Pizzeria to our Downtown – 901 4th Street!

November 14, 2025

Downtown San Rafael Adopt-A-Planter Pilot Program

October 23, 2025

View San Rafael Public Art Installation Proposals here!

October 23, 2025

Farewell and Gratitude to Downtown Streets Team

October 21, 2025

Hollywood’s biggest names in San Rafael, thanks to the 48th Annual Mill Valley Film Festival & CAFILM!

October 14, 2025

Help Keep Downtown Looking Its Best – report issues here!

October 14, 2025

Parking Perk Reminders in Downtown!

October 14, 2025

BID Annual Report 2025 and 2026 Plan Draft – feedback welcome

October 14, 2025

In Case You Missed It: Sip & Bite Ribbon Cutting!

October 14, 2025

Your Voice Matters: San Rafael Public Art Installations

October 14, 2025

Map of Current Major Development Projects

September 25, 2025

Movies in the Park Returns to Gerstle Park on September 26th!

September 12, 2025

New E-Bike Rules in San Rafael

September 11, 2025

Fall workshops announced! Free SBDC Workshops in September

September 11, 2025

Calling All Downtown Businesses: Connect with Local Talent at the “LEVEL UP” Employment Expo!

September 11, 2025

Emergency Go Bag Crossword Hunt this September! – City of San Rafael Fire Department

September 11, 2025

The 48th Mill Valley Film Festival is Here!

September 11, 2025

Pac Sun Story: Into the Fold: Bookagami Transforms Pages into Sculpture

September 11, 2025

Keeping Downtown Clean: Thanks to Tom Harrison with BID Support

September 5, 2025

West End Fridays Kicks Off This Week!

August 12, 2025

2nd Annual Dancing Under the Lights – What a Night!

August 12, 2025