News across Marin County

Letters: The Depot dilemma
"In July, 75 percent of voters in Sonoma and Marin Counties voted to extend SMART’s sales tax," writes one reader. "Many of us did so hoping the train would get people out of their cars, a key SMART goal. In December, the SMART board will decide where Healdsburg’s station goes,…

10/5/26: Night Work Notification – 1492 Lincoln Ave
PG&E’s subcontractor, Summit Line Construction, will be conducting night work near at 1492 Lincoln Ave to perform overhead electrical maintenance in the area. They will be implementing a shoulder and lane closure during the project so traffic will be able to get through the area.…

10/2: Temporary Road Closure Notification – 38 Miraflores Ave
Marin Water will be closing the road near 38 Miraflores Ave to remove a water service in the area. The closure will happen Friday, 10/2, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-26-658 and affected properties have also been notified.

10/1: Temporary Road Closure Notification – Ritter Street
The Ritter Center in San Rafael will be moving two portable buildings that are currently located at 16 Ritter Street and will need to close Ritter Street at this location for the duration of the move. The closure will occur on Thursday, 10/1, between approximately 9am – 3pm. They…

County roadwork continues
West Marin commuters can expect road delays through mid to late November as the county improves roadway resilience, safety, and traffic flow ahead of the winter wet season. The one-way traffic light on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard east of Olema Hill is allowing crews to repair a…

9/21/26: Night Work Notification – 930 Irwin St
Pinnacle Power Services, contracted by PG&E, will be conducting night work near at 930 Irwin St in coordination with the development project in the area. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-26-262 and affected properties have also been notified. The night work will…
9/21-9/25/26: Core Tree Care Work Notification
PG&E’s subcontractor, Core Tree Care, will be performing vegetation maintenance at the locations listed below. This work will be done the week of 9/21-9/25 LOT Street 50 FREMONT RD 21 FREMONT RD 142 BUNGALOW AVE 202 BUNGALOW AVE

SMART Pathway closure for maintenance September 18-20, 2026
A portion of the SMART Pathway in San Rafael will be temporarily closed for maintenance from Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20, 2026. Closure details Location: SMART Pathway between Andersen Drive and Rice Drive Dates: Friday, September 18, through Sunday,…

9/16-9/21: Night Work Notification – Mission Ave and Lincoln Ave
Glosage Engineering, Inc., contracted by the San Rafael Sanitation District, will be conducting night work along Mission Ave between Lincoln Ave and Tamalpais Ave and west of the Lincoln Ave and Mission Ave intersection. The contractor will be completing sewer repair work. The…

Starting 9/17/26: Night Work, Partial Ramp Closure Scheduled for Northbound US-101 in Central San Rafael
San Rafael, CA. – Caltrans is scheduled to begin work on a structural improvement project on Northbound US-101 at the Harbor Bridge in San Rafael. The project will require nightly lane closures and a partial ramp closure. Work on this project includes the installation of steel…

9/14: Temporary Road Closure Notification – K St
PG&E’s subcontractor, PDB Group, will be closing the road near 112 K St to upgrade gas infrastructure in the area. The closure will happen Monday, 9/14, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-26-325 and affected properties have also been…

9/14: Temporary Road Closure Notification – Bret Harte Rd
Marin Water’s subcontractor, WK McLellan, will be closing the road near 251 Bret Harte Rd to complete restoration in the area. The closure will happen Monday, 9/14, between approximately 9am – 4pm. They have an approved encroachment permit EP-26-559 and affected properties have…