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City of San Rafael
Published September 24Remembering 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…
City of San Rafael
Published September 2425 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…
City of San Rafael
Published September 2425 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…
City of San Rafael
Published September 24Dog 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…
City of San Rafael
Published September 24YMCA – 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,…
City of San Rafael
Published September 24Fall 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…
City of San Rafael
Published September 24Production 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…
Town of Fairfax
Published September 24County 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…
City of Belvedere
Published September 24AlertMarin Countywide Test: September 26
On Saturday, September 26 at 10am, Marin County will conduct a countywide AlertMarin test to help ensure the system is ready to deliver critical information when emergencies occur. The test will be sent to everyone registered for AlertMarin. As we prepare for peak wildfire season…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 23Good Luck airs investor plan
The Point Reyes Good Luck Fund wants you to own a piece of your town, and it is setting up a real estate investment fund to let you do just that. Established two years ago by tech entrepreneur and Point Reyes native Chris Hulls, the fund plans to start a for-profit entity it…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 23Postal changes sow confusion
Kristina Dutton needed her packages before embarking on an overseas trip. They contained specialized sound recording equipment from the U.K., Australia, and Eastern Europe, and she was leaving in two days. To her relief, she received a notice from the shipper that the packages…
Point Reyes Light
Published September 23A difficult choice aboard Gaza flotilla
After the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted the first time, Gabe Korty had a strategic decision to make. He could continue sailing to Gaza with a ragtag band of international activists on the surviving boats, or he could head to Istanbul to support fellow protesters who had…