Rachel Kertz for San Rafael

Terra Linda Residents - Please note the updates to the repaving schedule.

Terra Linda Paving Work Rescheduled - San Rafael Project Update – Terra Linda Paving Work Rescheduled Due to rain, the City’s contractor has rescheduled the remaining days of slurry seal in the Terra Linda Area to Friday, September 11th and Monday, September 14th. An updated schedule has been posted on the City’s project website. The “No-P...

Drive safely! Excited to see the opening of the roundabout. Follow the signs and know the rules.

https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-popular-links/d3-roundabouts

This week I had the privilege of delivering meals during Champions Week with Supervisor Mary Sackett and Vivalon.

Meals on Wheels Champions Week shines a spotlight on the growing number of older adults in our community who experience hunger and isolation—and the powerful difference volunteers and supporters can make.

I am grateful to the volunteers who make this vital service popular and to help bring more awareness to the community. Funding for Meals on Wheels, through the Federal Older Americans Act, provides some funds for Meals on Wheels – but it is not 100% and, in this environment, there is more need than support.

Please visit https://vivalon.org/ learn how you can get help, volunteer or support to help keep this incredible program going strong!

Honored to be invited by the San Rafael Firefighters to attend the annual Survivors’ Celebration. Congratulations to the team from Station 57 who assisted in saving Cameron’s life when he was visiting his cousins who live in District 4.

To hear the stories, feel the impact, and see the many people who have to work together when saving a life is hard to comprehend. So meaningful to have everyone from the dispatcher, the medics, the nurses, and doctors join the individual who they helped to save. So much appreciation and respect to our firefighters.

I know this is just one story of many. Thank you for all you do.

Important news for North San Rafael. Happy to answer any questions.

San Rafael, Marinwood fire agencies seek merger The plan involves consolidating the departments in phases over several years to ease staffing problems and reduce pay disparities.

Busy day yesterday representing on the Cal Cities Community Services policy committee. I am one of the catalysts to help evolve the Cal Cities policy statement to support older adults.

Once finalized and approved, this statement will give Cal Cities staff and lobbyists the direction to advocate for legislation addressing the needs of Older Adults.

As we advocate for Racial Equity, we need to advocate for Older Adult Equity.

Existing Statement - Seniors

Cal Cities encourages cities to recognize seniors as a valuable state resource and to develop and improve intergenerational programs and activities. Cal Cities supports legislation that would provide funding for side-by-side day care facilities for California’s youth, adults, and seniors.

Proposed Statement (pending final edits and approval)

Older Adults

Cal Cities encourages cities to recognize older adults as a valuable state resource and to develop and improve programs, services, community planning, and opportunities. Cal Cities supports legislation that would provide funding for care facilities for California’s youth and adults of all ages. Cal Cities also supports policies that promote age-inclusive communities and address ageism. This includes efforts to ensure that older adults are integrated into the economic and civic life of their communities.

To learn more visit:

https://www.calcities.org/docs/default-source/advocacy/2026-summary-of-existing-policy-and-guiding-policies.pdf?sfvrsn=918fea96_1

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Please plan accordingly, give yourself plenty of time, and have lots of patience.

Beginning tomorrow, the Civic Center Drive / Manuel T. Freitas Parkway intersection will be fully closed from February 26 through approximately June 2026. This is due to a Caltrans project to construct a roundabout at the U.S. 101/Manuel T. Freitas Parkway interchange.

What to expect:

- No vehicle access through the intersection
- Traffic can exit from the north off-ramp at Freitas Pkwy, but can only turn left onto Freitas Pkwy
- Redwood Hwy accessible via Smith Ranch Rd; northbound on-ramp to remain open
- Civic Center Drive accessible via Merrydale Rd
- Longer travel times
- Walkway open for pedestrians

Detours list:
https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-news/2026-02-12-us101-full-closure-civic-center-drive

I’m truly honored to be recognized as a Community Impact Honoree at Ritter Center's Under the Stars on April 30, 2026.

For decades, Ritter Center has been a lifeline for our neighbors facing homelessness and housing instability—providing not just shelter, but integrated health care, mental health support, case management, and pathways to stability. Their work reflects the very best of our community: compassion paired with action, dignity paired with opportunity.

It is a privilege to stand with Supervisor Mary Sackett and Mario Lopez and this extraordinary organization, dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners who make this work possible.

I hope you’ll join us Under the Stars at Peacock Gap to celebrate impact, lift up our neighbors, and support Ritter Center’s mission to prevent and end homelessness in Marin.

Learn more and get involved: www.rittercenterunderthestars.org