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Meet the District 10 candidates: What criticism have you received that you believe is unfair?
Despite controversy over big tech's spending in the election, each of the candidates pointed to another contention: Housing. Meet the District 10 candidates: What criticism have you received that you believe is unfair?

1,390 needles collected, 15 overdoses reversed: S.F. has new Mission BART plazas dashboard
Supervisor Fielder announces site showing arrests, 911 calls, and more from the 16th and 24th St. stations 1,390 needles collected, 15 overdoses reversed: S.F. has new Mission BART plazas dashboard

Dog Rescued from Apartment Roof
On the afternoon of Wednesday September 16th, Engine 51 was called out to an apartment complex on Lincoln Avenue for a dog seen on the roof. After investigating, Engine 51 crew confirmed that Whiskey the black lab had indeed found his way onto the roof of the 2 and 3 story…

YMCA – Staff and Firefighters save a life!
On September 7, 2026 firefighter paramedics responded to the YMCA located at 1500 Los Gamos Drive. A club member had become unconscious and went into cardiac arrest. YMCA staff immediately started CPR and utilized an automatic defibrillator and prior to the arrival of paramedics,…

Fall Prevention Week – Working together to reduce falls
Falls are the San Rafael Fire Department’s number-one call for service. Because falls can result in serious injuries and may become a recurring concern, we are working with two nursing students from Dominican University of California to help prevent future falls and improve the…

Production Set Collapse Results in Numerous Injuries at Skywalker Production Facility
On the afternoon of September 8th, five people were injured when scaffolding collapsed at the Summit Skywalker facility on Lucas Valley Rd. The structure fell during setup for an event. One of the injured people was trapped. Firefighters transported three of the patients to…

Remembering 9/11 Through a Stair Climb
On September 13, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, San Rafael Fire Explorers participated in a stair climb at the San Rafael Fire Department training tower at Station 52. The Explorers climbed the equivalent of 103 stories while wearing personal protective equipment…

25 Year Remembrance – Lauren’s Place
Upon conclusion of the ceremony at Station 54, Fire Department staff hosted a community remembrance at Lauren’s Place located in the courtyard next to 941 Fourth Street. At each hour, those in attendance were asked to pause for a moment of silence. Lauren’s Place honors Lauren…
County Mails Tax Bills to Property Owners
Marin County, CA – Keep a close eye on that mailbox, property owners. The Marin County Tax Collector mailed 91,194 secured annual property tax bills for fiscal year 2026-27, and they have a new look. The County of Marin redesigned its secured property tax bill to make information…

25 Year Remembrance – Station 54
On September 11, the San Rafael Fire Department held its annual Remembrance Ceremony at Station 54, beginning at 6:58 a.m., the time the attacks forever changed our nation. The ceremony included a traditional American Legion and bagpiper processional, opening remarks and…

Sunset Buzz: Artists to lose studio after new landlord doubled rent
Meanwhile: the block parties go on, and a new shipwreck-themed playground opens on Saturday. Sunset Buzz: Artists to lose studio after new landlord doubled rent

Celebrate the Richmond Annex centennial with a local organic food guru
Celebrate the Richmond Annex centennial with a local organic food guru Bob Gerner, the Natural Grocery founder, grew up in the Annex. He became a tofu burger pioneer — and helped build the non-GMO movement.