Vandals Damage San Rafael Community Center Benches

SAN RAFAEL, CA — Benches outside the San Rafael Community Center have been removed after several planks were damaged by vandals, officials said on the city’s website.

Incidents of graffiti and vandalism in San Rafael were up about 15 percent in 2020 and have leveled off this year, Mayor Kate Colin told Patch.

"My sense is this was seen throughout the Bay Area and is another unfortunate impact of Covid on our communities," Colin said.

The city plans to consider other seating options for the Community Center, Colin said.

“We want our community to be able to enjoy our parks and community centers and will look to have seating options that can withstand lots of use,” Colin said.