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25 Loch Lomond Drive Project Approved

At their December 9th meeting, the San Rafael Planning Commission approved a revised 14-unit...

Support the Coalition’s Work

As we embrace the season of giving, we are reaching out to ask for...

Our 2025 Annual Committee Updates

In 2025, the Coalition focused on issues that affect all of us, including impacts...

Free Sand Bag Stations

Please stay safe and prepared for the winter and spring rains! Free sandbags are...

Annual Community Meeting – Recording Available

We hope you were able to attend the Coalition’s 2025 Annual Community Meeting on...

Music in the Park – Sunday, Sept 14th

Join Glenwood Neighbors at Victor Jones Park on Sunday, Sept 14th from 11:30am to...

Changes in Board and Committee

Alan Schaevitz, with over two decades of service as a Pt. San Pedro Road...

Earth Day Volunteers Reduce Wildfire Risk

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in removing flammable vegetation for SPRC’s...

 Marin Triathlon (formerly the Marin Endurance Festival Triathlon and Half Marathon/5K/10K 

Mascot Sports is reaching out to notify us of their upcoming event, Marin Triathlon (formerly Marin Endurance Festival), scheduled...

2024 Year-end Committee Reports; Support the Coalition

The colorful sunrise this morning served as a reminder to take a moment to...

2024 Coalition Annual Community Meeting Video

We had a great line up of speakers! Plus, our Coalition committee chairs reported...

Coalition Annual Community Meeting 11/2

Join us for our SPR Coalition Annual Community Meeting! DATE: Saturday, November 2, 2024TIME: 9:30am to...

The Recording of our 9/23/24 Zoom Candidates Forum is Available!

Here is the link to the video recording of our Candidates Forum held on...

Old Firehouse School Open House

The child care facility operating at St. Luke Church at 10 Bayview Drive is...

SRCS Board Update on Surplus Properties

Following is an announcement from the San Rafael City Schools Board dated June 21...

Friends of China Camp (FOCC) Community Meeting

Date: Saturday, June 22Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Location: China Camp Village Much has happened in the...

S.R. School District Proposed Sale of Glenwood School Surplus Property – Update

Background: The SR City Schools Board of Directors (“SRCS Board”) is seriously considering the...

2024 Annual Earth Day Broom Pull Big Success!

The Coalition’s  Annual Earth Day Broom Pull was held on Saturday, April 27, 2024...

S.R.F.D. Station 55 Open House

Saturday, May 18, 2024 955 Point San Pedro Road 10am to Noon Walk or...

S.R. School District Proposed Sale of Surplus Property at Glenwood School

The SRSD has issued a letter regarding the potential sale of a “surplus” portion...

Glenwood School Undeveloped Property Being Offered for Sale

Following is a notice from the San Rafael City Schools District about a public...

Happy Holidays from Your Point San Pedro Road Coalition

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Pt. San Pedro Road Coalition...

Coalition Appeal Letter

Below is a letter sent by snail mail from the Point San Pedro Road...

2023 Coalition Committees Year-End Report

Emergency Preparedness In 2023, the Coalition’s Disaster Preparedness Committee continued our efforts to help...

San Rafael Transit Center Community Meeting 12/6 @ 5:30pm

The Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District is planning to share the latest...

Nov 15th Damon Connolly Legislative Update

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US ! Subject: Legislative Update (including a Q&A)Speaker: Damon Connolly...

Big Turnout for Coalition Nov. 4 Community Meeting!

Community interest and involvement were high at the Pt. San Pedro Coalition’s well-attended fall...

Event Notice: Marin Endurance Festival, Oct 28-29 on Pt. San Pedro Road and McNears Beach Park

Dear Neighbors,  The sixteenth annual Marin Endurance Festival (formerly known as the Marin County...

Point San Pedro Road Coalition Community Meeting

DATE: Saturday, November 4, 2023TIME: 9:30am to NoonWHERE: San Pedro School Multipurpose Room, 498 Pt...

Marin County Short Term Rental Ordinance

The County of Marin is currently working to update the Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance...

Coalition Newsletter

Below is our latest newsletter which was sent to all those on our email...

Upcoming 5K/10K Event on PSPR July 9

On behalf of the Terrapin Crossroads and Lesh family, Mascot Sports wants to notify...

Marin County STR Survey

The following letter and flyer are from the Marin County Community Development Agency regarding...

2023 Spring Community Meeting Video

Our Spring 2023 Community Meeting was held on Saturday morning, March 25th, by Zoom...

SPRC Spring Community Meeting

The Point San Pedro Road Coalition will host a Spring Community Meeting by Zoom...

2022 Year-end Committee Reports

Below is a report from each of our standing committees regarding their accomplishments for...

On Giving Tuesday, give back to your local community!

It’s Giving Tuesday!   We recognize that you may receive many appeals for donations...

Candidates Forums Hugely Successful – Videos Available

If you missed our recent Candidates Forums we urge you to watch the recordings...

Two Candidates Forums: School Board & City Council on 10/13, CA Assembly District 12 on 10/17

October 13 (See October 17 below) Mark your calendar for October 13 @ 6...

IJ Article on Coyote Situation

Below is an article in the September 15, 2022 Marin Independent Journal discussing the...

Coping with Coyotes

Recently, a particularly aggressive pack of coyotes has been harassing people and pets on Biscayne Drive just...

 Coyotes Are Active In Our Area 

As a public safety notice, see the info from the Marin Humane Society below:...

6/4/22 Coalition Community Meeting Video is Available

The Spring 2022 Community Meeting was held on June 4 by Zoom. It focused...

Improving Safety in our Homes & Community – June 4 @ 9:30am

Join us for a Pt. San Pedro Road Community Meeting Saturday, June 4, 9:30am to 11:00am Via...

April 14 Candidates Forum Well Attended

The Candidates Forum held on April 14, jointly hosted by the Coalition and the...

Join Us for Our April 14 Candidates Forum

Use the following Zoom link on April 14 to attend the Candidates Forum jointly...

Marin Housing Element Workshop 3/29/22

The following is from the Marin Community Development Agency: We are reaching out with...

S.R. District 3 Community Conversation 2/9 @5:30pm via Zoom

Below is a flyer from San Rafael for a community meeting with S.R. District...

2021 Year-End Appeal and Report

As we reach the end of 2021, your Coalition reflects on the work that...

Coalition’s Fall 2021 Community Meeting Available on Video

Our annual Fall Community Meeting was held on Saturday, November 6. The video of...

Register for the Coalition’s Fall Community Meeting 11/6 @ 9:30am

Register Now for this Saturday, November 6 at 9:30 AM Our Pt. San Pedro Road...

Important November Events

Dear Neighbors, We hope you will participate in these upcoming events! Tuesday, November 2: County Board...

Marin Endurance Festival (aka Triathlon & Half Marathon) Oct 30 & 31

The upcoming fourteenth annual Marin Endurance Festival (formerly known as the Marin County Triathlon...

McNears Beach Park Coastal Cleanup Day Sept. 18

California Coastal Cleanup Day is a state-wide cleanup event that focuses on cleaning California’s...

Home Sustainability Webinar Series – Fall 2021

The Marin County Sustainability Team is hosting a series of webinars starting on September...

Marin Transit Center Update: Draft EIR Available

The following is an announcement from the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District...

Welcome to Winifred Dajani – Our Newest Board Member

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Winifred Dajani to the Coalition Board...

Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods General Meeting – June 10 @ 7pm

Topic: Dealing with the Drought & Conserving Water How will Marin Municipal Water District manage...

Spring 2021 Community Meeting Video Now Available

Our Spring Community Meeting was very successful. Moderated by Co-President Bonnie Marmor, it features...

SPR Coalition’s Earth Day 2021 Weed Pull Event a Huge Success- and the photos prove it!

In honor of Earth Day, on Saturday April 24, the Pt. San Pedro Road...

Comments on Bayside Park Submitted to BCDC for 4/15/21 Meeting

To Whom it May Concern:I am writing about a matter on the calendar today...

Our Spring Community Meeting on May 8 @ 9:30 am – Register Now!

Join us Online Pt. San Pedro Road Coalition’s Spring Community Meeting/WebinarSaturday, May 8 @...

Register Now for Our Weed Pull Event April 24 in Honor of Earth Day (April 22)

Dear Neighbors, To help keep our community safe, the Pt. San Pedro Road Coalition...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Caltrans Continues Work on the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement Starting Tonight (2/8/2021) at 9PM

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform work on the 101 NB Central...

More Area History

Several photos of our area from the early 1940s recently came to our attention...

2020 Year-end Financial Appeal

While our Board and committees operate on a voluntary basis with no remuneration, the...

Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting Held 11/14/2020

In case you missed our Annual Community Meeting which was held as a Zoom...

Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting 11/14 – Register Now!

Join us for the Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting. Usually held at St. Luke Church...

Home Battery Storage Webinars

The County of Marin Sustainability Team, in partnership with the BayREN program, is working...

Coalition October Newsletter

The following newsletter was sent to our email list yesterday (October 20, 2020). If...

Coalition’s Community Meeting 11/14 – Save the Date

This year, the Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting, usually held at St. Luke Church, will...

Bayside Park Accessibility Improvement Project Update Thursday Sept. 17th at 2pm

The Marin County Parks and Open Space Commission Public Meeting (virtual) on September 17th...

Community Informational Meeting for Bayside Park Project Rescheduled

This is an update regarding the Community Informational Meeting for Bayside Park Project. Due...

Community Information Meeting for Bayside Park

When: August 13th at 5 pm Register to attend: http://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GCTJ0GG7R-y-oK-JHDprsw Join us on  Zoom to learn...

Resource for Homeowners: Webinar on Solar and Electrical Backup

The following webinar is from the Marin County Community Development Agency with important information...

Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Measure C Tax Exemption

Measure C, which passed with 70.8% voter approval throughout Marin County, will provide funds that could pay...

Reminder to Fill Out the Census Form

The census is a non-partisan event and is important, not only on a broader...

Coalition April 2020 Newsletter

The following is our Newsletter that we sent to everyone on our email list...

Whistlestop Assistance

The following is provided as a public service announcement: Some folks are asking what...

I Saw A Bird: Audubon’s Spring Migration Show

Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have all of us staying indoors more...

Counting is Caring: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count

The Audubon Society’s 23rd Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) begins next week on...

San Pedro Elementary Open House Saturday January 25th

Neighborhood Open House and School Tours Saturday, January 25th, 10AM-12PMPlease meet us in the multi...

Symposium at Marin Art and Garden Center on February 29

Home Landscaping in a Changing Climate: Fire Smart, Water Wise, Biodiverse Marin Art and...

Bayside Park Rehabilitation Project

The following was posted on NextDoor by the Marin County Dept. of Public Works:...

Our 2019 Accomplishments & 2020 Goals

Each year the Coalition issues a fundraising appeal and includes a summary of our...

High Tides Expected this Holiday Season

The following is a news release from Marin County warning of exceptional high tides...

Summary of the Coalition’s Fall Community Meeting Held on 11/2/19

The Coalition’s Fall Community meeting was a huge success, with roughly 100 people attending...

Coalition’s Annual Meeting Notice – November 2, 2019

Our theme for this meeting is Focus on Our Future at which we will...

Save The Date – Nov. 2 – Coalition’s Fall Community Meeting

Mark it on your calendar now! Our annual Fall Community Meeting will be: Saturday...

Amanda Metcalf 1948 – 2019

Amanda Metcalf died on August 21 at her home In Bay Marin Park at...

COMMUNITY MEETING – Preparation for Public Safety Power Shutoffs – July 11, 2019

DATE: Thursday, July 11TIME: 7:00-8:30 PMPLACE: City Council Chambers, San Rafael City Hall, 1400...

Update from Marin Sanitary on Recycling

Recently, a resident asked Marin Sanitary to clarify what could be recycled versus disposed...

New Shuttle Service – Marin Transit Connect

There’s a new ride in town! Marin Transit has launched a new on-demand accessible...

More History of Our Area

Our website contains a page, Area History, that at the moment has a rather...

Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting Highlights

Over 100 people attended our Annual Community Meeting on November 10, 2018 at St...

Coalition’s Year-End Appeal Letter and Accomplishments

Each year the Coalition issues a fundraising appeal and includes a summary of our...

Quick Summary of Annual Community Meeting on 11/10/18

We will be writing up a complete summary of our Annual Community Meeting held...

San Pedro Road Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting

Please plan on attending our annual community meeting. Meet your neighbors and hear informative...

District Attorney Candidates Night May 7, 2018

and Present: Candidates’ Night Monday, May 7, 2018 6:00 to 8:00 pm Jackson Café...

District Elections Update

The fifth public hearing regarding the change to district elections for the City of...

Marin County District Attorney Candidate Forum April 13, 2018

The Marin chapters of the League of Women Voters and American Civil Liberties Union...

District Elections Update

The fourth public hearing regarding the change to district elections for the City of...

S.R. Dept. of Public Works Sidewalk Repair Program

From the San Rafael Department of Public Works: Spread the word about the City’s...

District Elections Update

The third public hearing regarding the change to district elections for the City of...

District Elections Update

The next public hearing regarding the change to district elections for the City of...

Andy Bachich, S.R. Citizen of the Year

A big shout out for Andy Bachich (Andy’s Market) for his selection as San...

San Rafael District Elections Process

You may already be aware that the City of San Rafael will be moving...

High tides December 29 through January 4

Road Advisory from Marin County Dept. of Public Works: High tides are expected December...

The Coalition’s 2017 Accomplishments and 2018 Goals

At the end of the year, the Coalition Board reviews actions and accomplishments for...

San Pedro Road Coalition Annual Community Meeting

THE POINT SAN PEDRO ROAD COALITION ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETING Saturday, November 18, 2017 9:30...

Andy’s Market Closing Today Pending Move

Andy’s Market will close today (July 4) at 5pm in preparation for the move...

S.R. City Council Discussion on Second Units

The State of California laws mandating accessory (second) dwelling units (ADUs) changed as of...

Marin Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Community Meeting 4/19

How vulnerable is Marin County to sea level rise? Get involved and find out!...

China Camp Trail Repair Volunteer Work Day

The following is from the Friends of China Camp (FOCC): Sign up now to help...

San Rafael High School Construction Project FEIR

In November 2015, San Rafael residents approved a bond measure that would fund improvements...

Energy Upgrade California Rebates

The following was provided by the Marin County Community Development Agency: Has it been...

Summary of Coalition 2016 Accomplishments and 2017 Goals

The Coalition’s 2016 Accomplishments and 2017 Goals The Coalition and its various committees have...

Filming to Disrupt Pt. San Pedro Road

On Monday, December 5, Paramont/Netflix will be filming on Pt. San Pedro Road from...

Coalition Annual Review of Activities

The Coalition has been very active on behalf of our community this past year...

REMINDER of Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting

Join us for updates on issues affecting our neighborhoods! POINT SAN PEDRO ROAD COALITION  ANNUAL...

Save The Date for the Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting

Join us for updates on issues affecting our neighborhoods! POINT SAN PEDRO ROAD COALITION ANNUAL COMMUNITY...

City of San Rafael Service Regarding Water Leaks

Homeowners – Need Help Fixing Leaks?  Did you know that around 35% of homes...

Update on Arson Fires in the Loch Lomond-Bayside Acres-Glenwood Area

The official S.R. Police Department’s statement on these fires and the apprehension of a...

Suspicious Fires in Loch Lomond-Bayside Acres-Glenwood Area

On June 14 and 15, at least 5 fires of suspicious origin ignited in...

District 2 Candidates Forum May 18, 2016

The Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods is hosting a Marin County District #2 Candidates...

Dean Allison: In Memoriam

On Friday March 4, the City of San Rafael’s Department of Public Works Director...

The Coalition’s 2015 Accomplishments and 2016 Goals

The Coalition and its various committees have been very active this past year on...

Annual Community Meeting Summary

Pt. San Pedro Road Coalition Annual Community Meeting – October 24, 2015 Bonnie Marmor...

2015 Annual Community Meeting to be held October 24

Join us for updates on issues affecting our neighborhoods! Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:30...

Shoreline Trail Opens on April 9th!

Beautiful new trail is open after nine months of work  As of Thursday, April 9th...

Coyotes – UPDATE: March 25 Presentation

Marin County Chief Park Ranger and Project Coyote volunteer, Rob Ruiz, will discuss coyote...

Park Champions Trail Restoration Day Saturday, March 28

Join Friends of China Camp for morning or afternoon work parties or both! China Camp volunteer Park Champions crews will spend...

Coalition Newsletter Debuts

Those of you on the Coalition email list have already seen it. For those...

Master Planning for McNears Beach Park 2/23/15

Marin County Parks will host the first in a series of public meetings to...

Whistlestop Building Conceptual Plan Reviews to be held on 2/18/15 and 2/24/15

A conceptual plan review is scheduled with the Design Review Board to give preliminary...

Neighborhood Car Burglaries

The Coalition participates in a monthly meeting with two other umbrella groups and the...

Park & Rec Dept Meetings 2/19 and 3/19

The San Rafael Parks and Recreation Commission invites input from San Rafael residents and...

Update on Movable Median Barrier on Golden Gate Bridge

The installation of new, movable median barriers on the Golden Gate bridge is scheduled...

Year-end Review

It has been a productive year for the Coalition with many accomplishments on behalf...

Sheriff’s Office Home Check Service

Going away on vacation this holiday season? If you are one of the many...

Fraud Scheme Alert – Person(s) Posing as Sheriff’s Official

The following was posted on Nextdoor by Lieutenant / Public Information Officer Doug Pittman from Marin...

Community Engagement Workshops

Another chance to participate in the San Rafael effort to improve community engagement. This post...

Community Engagement Workshops

From the October 2, 2014 San Rafael Snapshot Newsletter: Following the community survey over...

The Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting Summary

The San Pedro Road Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting took place at St. Luke Church...

New Coalition Website!

As you can see, we have been working on a major update to bring the website materials...

Pt. San Pedro Road Coalition’s Annual Community Meeting

Saturday, September 27, 2014 St. Luke Church (10 Bayview Drive) 9:30 – Noon Speakers...

Marin County Community Development Energy Efficiency Programs

My name is Kellen Dammann and I work for the Marin County Community Development...

SMART Train Quiet Zone Meetings

The following is an email received from the San Rafael City Manager: Dear Neighbors...

San Rafael Community Survey

The following was received today from Nancy Mackle, San Rafael City Manager: Dear Community...

Candidates’ Night May 13, 2014

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 6:30 to 9:00 pm St. Luke Church 10 Bayview Dr...

County’s Housing Workshops Update

San Rafael, CA – The Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) is embarking on...

Update on Some Coalition Activities

Introducing the newest member of our Board, Kati Miller: The Board of Directors of...
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