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Remembering 9/11, 2001: A Message from Police Chief David Spiller
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation experienced a day of unimaginable tragedy. The terrorist attacks that morning forever changed our country—and left a lasting mark on all of us who serve in public safety. For those of us who lived through that day, the…
Honoring the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: A Statement from Fire Chief Abraham Roman
I can vividly remember the morning of September 11, 2001. I was working as a firefighter paramedic with the Berkeley Fire Department. We were responding to a fire in Livermore when we began hearing reports of what was happening in New York and Washington, D.C. Communication was…
Share Your Input: Residential Parking Permit Program Update
The City of San Rafael is working to revise the City’s Residential Parking Permit Policy. We are seeking community input to ensure the proposed updates meet community needs. From now until September 30, 2026, residents can complete a survey to share their parking experiences in…
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…
9/10-9/11: 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. The night work will happen Thursday night, 9/10, and Friday night, 9/11, between approximately 10pm – 5am. They have an…
Get Involved in Your Community – Serve on a City Commission or Board!
The City of San Rafael is looking for community members who want to get involved, share their perspectives, and help shape the future of our city. Applications are now open for several vacancies: 🎨 Public Art Review Board – 2 Vacancies Help support and guide public art in San…
Fire Department Press Release – 10 San Mateo Ct 09-05-2026
San Rafael Fire Department – PRESS RELEASE Abraham Roman, Fire Chief Firefighters Make Quick Stop on Fast Moving Vegetation Fire • Incident Commander: Paul Bernard, Battalion Chief. • Date of Incident: September 5, 2026. Time of Dispatch: 3:56 p.m. • Location of Incident:…
New Juried Art Exhibition To Open at Falkirk Cultural Center
A new juried art exhibition will open at San Rafael’s historic Falkirk Cultural Center on Friday, September 11, bringing together the work of 67 selected artists for an exploration of “Lines and Layers.” The multimedia exhibition brings together a wide range of artistic…
Request for Proposals – Update the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit proposals for qualified consultants to update the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (Plan). The City anticipates updating the Plan in phases and is seeking proposals that…