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Help Keep Pedestrians Safe in Sausalito
For the safely of our community, the Sausalito Police Department would like to remind pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to be aware of their surroundings, use caution at all times, and follow the rules of the road.
3/11/2022 4:37 PM
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Temporary Closure on Caledonia Street
During the week of March 14, construction at 519 Caledonia Street will require the closure of the southbound lane of the street between Napa and Bee streets. Lane shifts and pedestrian detours will be in place for approximately one week.
3/11/2022 3:30 PM
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Update on the Tent Encampment at Marinship Park
The tent encampment on the tennis courts at Marinship Park currently has approximately 28 residents on platforms provided by the City. Since its relocation from the lawn and parking lot areas of the park on February 10, the encampment has generated few calls for service to the Sausalito Police.
3/4/2022 6:50 PM
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Who Has the Right of Way When Two Cars Meet on a Steep, Narrow Road?
The steep and narrow streets of Sausalito can be challenging for drivers, especially when two vehicles encounter each other on the roadway coming from opposite directions. When you are driving on Sausalito streets, you must be aware of other drivers, and yield to them for safety.
2/18/2022 4:00 PM
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Lane Closure on San Carlos Avenue
A lane closure will be in effect on San Carlos Avenue between Caledonia Street and Bulkley Avenue beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22 and continuing until approximately noon on Thursday, February 24.
2/18/2022 3:30 PM
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Sunken Boat in Sausalito Presents Possible Environmental Hazard
The situation began Saturday when two small sailboats beached in Dunphy Park. The operators told Sausalito Police they brought the boats ashore to clean the bottoms of the boats, a process known as "scraping."
2/15/2022 11:03 AM
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State of Emergency Declared After Fire, Explosion at Encampment
On February 10, the City of Sausalito declared a state of emergency due to a growing crisis with unsheltered members of our community. The declaration was prompted by a fire and explosion on the evening of February 9 at the tent encampment at the Marinship Park tennis courts.
2/11/2022 7:30 PM
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City Completes Relocation of Encampment to Marinship Tennis Courts
On February 10, the City of Sausalito successfully completed the relocation of its designated camping area for unhoused individuals to the Marinship Park tennis courts, as authorized by U.S. District Court Judge Edward Chen.
2/11/2022 7:20 PM
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Lane Closures on Bridgeway
Construction related to the Coloma Pump Station Replacement Project will require the weekday closure of one lane in both directions of Bridgeway in the vicinity of Coloma Street
2/11/2022 6:30 PM
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Explosion and Fire at Marinship Park Encampment; Arrest Made by Sausalito Police
A 61-year old woman is in jail following an explosion at Marinship Park that burned two tents and endangered other residents in the outdoor facility for unsheltered members of the community.
2/10/2022 5:00 PM
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Join a Neighborhood Response Group
Neighborhood Response Groups (NRGs) are grassroots-led neighborhoods that prepare as a community for large-scale emergencies, such as earthquakes and wildfires.
2/4/2022 2:15 PM
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Hours for Legal Use of Construction Equipment in Sausalito
Did you know that the City of Sausalito has rules about the times of day that construction equipment can be operated in a residential zone?
1/28/2022 2:45 PM
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Economic Development, Pension Debt on City Council Agenda
Economic development priorities, SB9, and the City's pension debt are among the topics on the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25. The meeting will be held via Zoom and broadcast live on the City website.
1/21/2022 5:30 PM
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Janelle Kellman Elected Mayor for 2022
Janelle Kellman was unanimously elected as mayor by her fellow councilmembers at the meeting of the Sausalito City Council on Tuesday, January 11. Mayor Kellman succeeds outgoing Mayor Jill Hoffman, who served in that position during 2021.
1/14/2022 7:30 PM
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City Council to Elect Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2022
The City Council's election of mayor and vice mayor that was originally scheduled for December 7 will take place during the Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, January 11.
1/7/2022 4:00 PM
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City to Open Emergency Shelter on Friday, December 24
With rain in the forecast over the weekend, the City of Sausalito will open the Edgewater Room in City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24 to provide emergency shelter to city residents who are in need of a warming facility or have no other option for indoor sleeping.
12/22/2021 1:00 PM
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Marin Public Health Urges Booster Shots to Protect Against Omicron
Public health agencies across the Bay Area urge everyone eligible to get vaccinated and, if eligible, get a booster shot right away to protect against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.
12/17/2021 7:40 PM
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A Message from City Manager Chris Zapata
My public service continues with the City Council appointing me as Sausalito's City Manager this past June. With six months behind me and 2022 around the corner, I want to take a moment to convey my appreciation to Sausalito residents for the way they truly care about this special place.
12/17/2021 4:55 PM
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City of Sausalito 2021 Year in Review
With 2021 soon in the rearview mirror, here's a month-by-month look at City news as it was reported in Currents over the past year.
12/17/2021 4:45 PM
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Judge Allows Relocation of Encampment to Marinship Tennis Courts
On Thursday, December 9, the City of Sausalito received court approval to relocate the Marinship Park tent encampment from the grassy area of the park to the tennis courts, providing a safe camping site for encampment occupants and enabling the City to broaden its analysis of the grassy area.
12/10/2021 7:00 PM