Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Volunteers at work on Coastal Cleanup Day! Last Quiz Question Congrats to Miguel Sanchez, for being the first to answer our latest Snapshot Quiz. San Rafael, California’s sister city of “San Rafael del Norte,” is in Nicaragua. Congrats Miguel, and thanks for reading Snapshot. Be sure to check out...
FOTO DE SPOTLIGHT ¡Voluntarios trabajando en el Día de Limpieza de Playas! RESPUESTA Felicitaciones a Miguel Sanchez, por ser el primero en responder a nuestra última pregunta de Snapshot. San Rafael, la ciudad hermana de California “San Rafael del Norte”, está en Nicaragua. Felicitaciones a Miguel y gracias por leer Snapshot. ¡Asegúrese de revisar la...
Snapshot en Español Spotlight Photo Gerstle Park Playground San Rafael’s historic Gerstle Park will serve as a stage at the upcoming Porchfest. We look forward to seeing the picnic areas, playground, and a basketball court filled with event goers. Scroll down for additional information. Last Quiz Question Congrats to Gail Grasso for being the...
Spotlight Photo Snapshot en Español Richmond-San Rafael Bridge taken from the Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Park PHOTO CREDIT: Louise Yost, Pickleweed Advisory Committee member Last Quiz Question Congrats to Jane Alt for being the first to respond correctly to our last Snapshot Quiz. The question: “Can you identify the portmanteau in this edition of...
Spotlight Photo Snapshot en Español CAPTION: Construction crews removing an underground storage tank from the new right turn lane from Highway 101 northbound on to Second Street. PHOTO CREDIT: Shawn Graf, Assistant Engineer, Department of Public Works Last Quiz Question Congrats to Linda Aldrich for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo...
Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Marin County Fair, San Rafael Photo Credit: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Lester Yagoda for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured a staircase that is located at the Falkirk Cultural Center in downtown San...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Sun Valley Park, San Rafael PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Washburn, Library and Recreation Department Last Quiz Question Congrats to Laurence Sykes for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured a...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Freitas Park located at 371 Montecillo Road PHOTO CREDIT: Lara Washburn, Library and Recreation Program Coordinator Last Quiz Question Congrats to Luben Stoilov for being the first to respond correctly to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Falkirk Cultural Center Dining Room taken during morning hours PHOTO CREDIT: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Community and Engagement Last Quiz Question Congrats to Ralph Mihan for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: San Rafael Fire Department Truck E52 at San Rafael City Hall during ladder truck training exercises PHOTO CREDIT: San Rafael Fire Department, Operations Division Last Quiz Question Congrats to Ellen Garwood for being the first to respond correctly to our...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: In-Person Public Meetings Return to City Hall, April 18, 2022 – (Pictured left to right) Vice Mayor Rachel Kertz, Mayor Kate Colin, Councilmember Maribeth Bushey, Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati, City Attorney Rob Epstein, City Manager Jim Schutz, Public Works Director...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: San Rafael children enjoying outdoor slide at Pickleweed Park. PHOTO CREDIT: Alma Hernandez, Library and Recreation Department Child Care Instructor Last Quiz Question Congrats to William McClure for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Photo of sunset on San Pablo Bay, taken from China Camp State Park PHOTO CREDIT: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to William McClure for being the first to correctly respond to our last Snapshot Quiz. The...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Recycled cans and bottles at Marin Sanitary Service’s San Rafael facility, taken March 5, 2022. PHOTO CREDIT: Walter Gonzalez, City Manager’s Office Last Quiz Question Congrats to Brian Johnson for being the first to guess our mystery photo in the...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Harry Barbier Memorial Park, February 2022 PHOTO CREDIT: Walter Gonzalez Last Quiz Question Congrats to Kathleen Toney for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured was of the Henry...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: San Rafael City Limit Sign Taken from Richmond - San Rafael Bridge, February 2022 PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Soto Last Quiz Question Congrats to Tiffany Haley for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Loch Lomond Marina Jetty, January 2022 PHOTO CREDIT: Rob Fassberg, Sun Valley Resident Last Quiz Question Congrats to Missey Jaquysh for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The photo featured was of the Southern Heights Bridge that was recently completed after being in the works for many years. Construction began in...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: City of San Rafael Public Safety Center, December 13, 2021 PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Schutz, City Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats to Janet Nibbi for correctly answering our last Snapshot Quiz! The quiz was tricky, albeit easier for those who did their shopping locally this holiday season!...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: San Rafael Police Department boat carries the San Rafael City Council in 2021 Lighted Boat Parade PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Schutz, City Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats to Sallee Taaffe for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery quiz in the last Snapshot. The question was “When was the...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo CAPTION: Taken from Ridgewood Fire Road, November 2021 PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Schutz, City Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats to Joanne Paben for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot quiz! The picture was taken from the Jean and John Starkweather Shoreline Trail. This path is great for the entire family! Check...
Snapshot - de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Walking procession for Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 6 in the Canal neighborhood. PHOTO CREDIT: Doug Kaye, probonophoto.org Last Quiz Question Congrats to Kevin Smead for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz! The picture was of the Turtleback Hill Trail...
Snapshot in Espanol Spotlight Photo The Downtown San Rafael Day of the Dead Car Procession was held last Saturday, October 23rd. Join continued Day of the Dead festivities Saturday, November 6th at our Albert J. Boro Community Center—see our events section for more details! PHOTO CREDIT: Jim Schutz, San Rafael City Manager Last Quiz Question Congrats to Edward Chin for being...
Snapshot in Espanol Spotlight Photo Staff members from Fire and Public Works have completed walking all the streets in the Lincoln Hill neighborhood to identify designated parking boxes to help make San Rafael more fire safe. Pictured are Vegetation Management Specialists Mary Skramstad and Jesiah Goree, along with DPW Traffic Engineer Lauren Davini and DPW Intern Justin Lin. PHOTO CREDIT: Quinn Gardner, Emergency Operations...
Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo A beautiful oil on canvas painting of the Gallinas Creek. PHOTO CREDIT: Sherill Miller, San Rafael Artist Last Quiz Question Congrats to Dan Testa for being the first to correctly respond to our mystery photo in the last Snapshot Quiz. The two piece quiz featured a photo of an owl box at Oleander Park. These...
Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo On Wednesday, September 1st, a fire burned about 44 acres on the hillside near Mount Lassen Drive in Marinwood. The blaze triggered evacuations in nearby neighborhoods. September is National Preparedness Month so please stay vigilant by preparing for an emergency—make a plan, prepare a go-bag, and sign up for alerts so you’re ready...
Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Congratulations to the Terra Linda Ceramic Artists and Nadia Tarzi Saccardi for being awarded Best in Marin’s Best Art Educator. Nadia has developed a successful ceramics program for youth, teens and adults at the Terra Linda Recreation Center. This summer she...
Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Last week Marin County was recognized as a leader in Creative Governance, Data-driven Strategies, Digital Equity Initiatives, and Enhanced Cybersecurity. Learn more about the City of San Rafael’s partnership with the County of Marin and how we’re supporting the community through...
Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Last week, the City Council approved the elimination of daily fines for patrons, and the elimination of the library card replacement fee! These changes to fines and fees will eliminate barriers and improve equity of access for all San Rafael residents. Happy reading! Photo Credit: Henry Bankhead, Assistant Library and Recreation Director ...
Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Mayor Kate cuts the ribbon on this year’s San Rafael Summer Farmers’ Market which continues on Thursday evenings on Fourth Street through the summer. Mayor Kate is joined by Councilmember Kertz, and representatives of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement District, and...
Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo Mayor Kate cuts the ribbon on this year’s San Rafael Summer Farmers’ Market which continues on Thursday evenings on Fourth Street through the summer. Mayor Kate is joined by Councilmember Kertz, and representatives of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement District, and...
