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Snapshot: City Council meeting — Traffic safety up — Park plans

Posted on November 1, 2024

Upcoming City Council Meeting On Monday the City of San Rafael will hold both a Special City Council meeting at 4:00 PM and a Regular City Council meeting at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Details: Special Meeting: Begins at 4:00 PM in the Third Floor Conference Room to conduct Board and Commission...

Snapshot: Pickleweed project kicks off — B Street gets safer — Día de los Muertos festivity

Posted on October 21, 2024

Upcoming City Council Meeting Special and Regular City Council meetings are scheduled for this Monday, October 21. Why it matters: These meetings will address key decisions impacting community development and services, providing community members with an opportunity to stay informed and engaged. Details: Special Meeting at 4:00 PM. Location: Third Floor Conference Room Agenda: Interviews...

Snapshot –City Council meeting — Downtown CBiD plan — Pickleweed Library update

Posted on October 4, 2024

  We've revamped the City of San Rafael’s Snapshot Newsletter! Discover our new format designed for better readability and a focus on engaging community topics. We aim to deliver the local updates that matter most to you. Upcoming City Council Meeting The City of San Rafael will hold a Special City Council meeting on Monday,...

Snapshot –United Against Hate Week, Green House Emissions Inventory, Events and More!!!!

Posted on September 13, 2024

Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo Movies in the Park ~ Pickleweed Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congratulations to Katie Nance! San Rafael High first welcomed students in 1888, starting with a one-room class on the upper floor of the B Street School, located at Fourth and Shaver Streets in San...

Snapshot –Special Presentations, Smoking Ordinance, Events and More!!!!

Posted on August 30, 2024

  Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo We <3 Sun Valley Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question ongrats to Tom Obletz! You can find the firefighter gnome behind the Public Safety Center Fire Station in downtown San Rafael! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the...

Snapshot –Homelessness Update, Budget Amendments, Events and More!!!

Posted on August 16, 2024

  Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo #CityHallSelfie Organized by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), City Hall Selfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions. Photo Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question ongrats to Tom Obletz! You can find the firefighter gnome behind the Public Safety Center...

Snapshot –Assessment Districts, Grand Jury Responses, Events and More!!!

Posted on July 12, 2024

  Snapshot en español Spotlight Photo San Rafael’s Read with Pride! Event Photo Credit: Margaret Stawowy, Librarian Last Quiz Question Congrats to Rich Myhre! The City of San Rafael is celebrating being 150 years old this year! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San...

Snapshot –Mental Health Awareness Month, Community Development Block Grant, Events and More!!!

Posted on May 3, 2024

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Juliette McDowell! Los Ranchitos Park was the park featured in the last Snapshot Quiz. Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News The City...

Snapshot –New Camping Ordinance, Anti-Displacement Ordinance, Events and More!!!

Posted on April 12, 2024

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mike Polk! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Albert Park opened in 1951! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News...

Snapshot –Local Road Safety Plan, Public Service Award, Events and More!!!

Posted on March 29, 2024

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Thomas Wong, Fire Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mike Polk! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Albert Park opened in 1951! Thanks for reading Snapshot. Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News The...

Snapshot –Objective Design Standards, City News, Events and More!!!

Posted on March 18, 2024

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Rainbow over San Rafael Photo Credit: Alissa Curtin, Human Resource Dept. Last Quiz Question Congrats to Richard Schneider! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Last week’s photo featured the alleyway between Laurel Place and Mission Ave. Thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down and be the first...

Snapshot –Fire Dispatch Services, City News, Events and More!!!

Posted on March 1, 2024

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Ronda Cordero! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. Last week’s photo featured the Terra Linda High School Track, Go Trojans! Thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the...

Snapshot –Fire Dispatch Services, City News, Events and More!!!

Posted on February 16, 2024

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo   Photo Credit: Andrew Restrepo Last Quiz Question Congrats to Val Hornstein! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The pay phone featured in the last Snapshot can be found in the back hall of the County of Marin Board of Supervisor Chambers at the Civic Center...

Snapshot –Municipal Code Updates, City News, Events and More!!!

Posted on February 2, 2024

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo   Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Dan Fost! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The Gerstle and Sloss families owned an estate on San Rafael Avenue that later became Gerstle Park, where the neighborhood gets its name. Thanks for...

Snapshot –Northgate Redevelopment, City News, Events, and More!!!

Posted on January 12, 2024

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Remembering warmer weather on the library lawn Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Tom Obletz! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. In 1953, the Freitas family sold a large portion of their property for development. The developers asked the family...

Snapshot –City Council Appointments, City News, Events, and More!!!

Posted on December 15, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Fourth Street at night Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Rob Dawson! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The San Rafael Plaza was once the home of Macy’s department store. Thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s...

Snapshot –Commercial Linkage Fees, Nominations for 2024 Public Service Award, Events and More!!!

Posted on December 1, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Youth in Arts, United Against Hate Week poster project on display in the San Rafael Plaza Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Tom Obletz! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The first lighted boat parade took place in 1966 and...

Snapshot –Annual Financial Report, Important Updates, Events, and More!!!

Posted on November 17, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Local Artist, Sofia Estebecorena Prieto working on a new mural at the downtown Fourth Street Pink Owl Coffee Shop Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Mary O’Mara! They were the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The picture in our last Snapshot quiz...

Snapshot –Council Meeting Start Time, PAAC Update, Events, and More!!!

Posted on November 3, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to James (Jim) Findlay! Who was first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The picture featured in our last Snapshot quiz was of McInnis Park Golf Course in San Rafael.  Congratulations Jim, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down...

Snapshot –Boards, Commissions, and Committees Interviews, Events, and More!!!

Posted on October 17, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Pickleweed Marsh Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez Valdez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Shana Pierre! Who was the first to answer our Snapshot quiz. The pelicans featured in the last quiz photo are enjoying a nice day at the Baypoint Lagoon in San Rafael. Congratulations Shana, and...

Snapshot –Emergency Operations Plan, Proclamations, Events and More!!!

Posted on September 29, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Sunset over Rafael Meadows Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to our anonymous winner! Who was first to answer but did not share their name. The mural featured in our last quiz is called Siéntese en Casa (You Are Home) and can be viewed...

Snapshot –Youth Art Exhibit, Budget Updates, Events and More!!!

Posted on September 15, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Movie in the Park Photo Credit: Craig Veramay, Assistant Director Library & Recreation Last Quiz Question Congrats Jim Findlay! You can check out that awesome view from the rooftop at the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown San Rafael. Congratulations Jim, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see...

Snapshot -Electric Vehicle Strategy, Special Presentations, Events and More!!!

Posted on September 1, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Los Gamos Hike ViewsPhoto Credit: Lidia Que, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats Kevin Smead! You can find the World’s Greatest Bait Shop in the Loch Lomond Marina in San Rafael. Congratulations Kevin, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the...

Snapshot –City Council Preview, Volunteer Opportunities, Events and Much More!!!

Posted on August 18, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Henry, The Elephant Tree Photo Credit: Cory Bytof, Sustainability Program Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats Marty Komitopoulos! Lonate Pozzolo, is San Rafael’s Italian Sister City.  Congratulations, Marty, and thanks for reading Snapshot! Scroll down to see this edition’s quiz and be the first to answer. San Rafael City News...

Snapshot –Police Accountability and Advisory Committee, West End Block Party, Events and More!

Posted on July 14, 2023

Snapshot en Español   Spotlight Photo Mother & doe spotted hanging in the grass in front of Falkirk Cultural Center Photo Credit: Bernadette Sullivan, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats Vicki Fernandez! The photo featured in the last Snapshot quiz is of 712 D St., a unique building in downtown San Rafael home to...

Snapshot:-Comité Asesor y de Rendición de Cuentas de la Policía, Fiesta del Bloque del West End, Eventos y ¡¡¡Más!!!

Posted on July 14, 2023

  FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Madre y cierva vistas pasando el rato junto al césped frente al Centro Cultural Falkirk Crédito de la foto: Bernadette Sullivan, Oficina del Administrador de la Ciudad RESPUESTA ¡Felicidades Vicki Fernandez! La foto del último cuestionario de Snapshot es del 712 de la calle D, un edificio único en el centro...

Snapshot:-¡¡¡¡Canal Street Underground Utility District, Estudio de la tasa de enlace, Eventos y Más!!!!

Posted on June 16, 2023

  FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT Bandera del Orgullo Gay ondeando en la Alcaldía  Crédito de foto: Bernadette Sullivan, Oficina de Administrador Municipal RESPUESTA ¡Felicidades a Ruth-Louise Mora, La foto que destacamos en la última edición de Snapshot, ¡donde puede encontrar un pavorreal y cerdos que viven juntos en San Rafael fue captada en Servicios Sanitarios de...