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Snapshot is a bimonthly newsletter that comes out the Thursday before every City Council meeting, highlighting items on the agenda, general news, and events.

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Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Posted on April 1, 2021

Spotlight Photo Staff and volunteers from the SF/Marin Food Bank are cheerful in the rain during the weekly food distribution site at Pickleweed Park. There are currently at least 10 weekly food distribution sites throughout the City of San Rafael serving an average of about 3,000 households a week. Photo Credit: Jill Tokutomi  Last Quiz Question Shout out to Catherine John for being the first...
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Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Posted on March 11, 2021

Spotlight Photo Staff and volunteers from the SF/Marin Food Bank are cheerful in the rain during the weekly food distribution site at Pickleweed Park. There are currently at least 10 weekly food distribution sites throughout the City of San Rafael serving an average of about 3,000 households a week. Photo Credit: Jill Tokutomi  Last Quiz Question Shout out to William Little for being the first...
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Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Posted on February 25, 2021

Spotlight Photo View from Terra Linda Ridge Fire Road Photo Credit: Jim Schutz Last Quiz Question Shout out to Tamra for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz question! The photo featured was of the famous ladder section of the Steep Ravine Trail on Mount Tamalpais. Certainly a favorite. Congratulations Tamra and thanks for reading Snapshot!    Scroll down for this week’s quiz and be...

Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Posted on February 11, 2021

Spotlight Photo Program Coordinator, Habad Ahmad has been working with the City’s Emergency Operations Center to coordinate food distribution sites in San Rafael, and to distribute free testing information to the community. Photo Credit: Steve Mason, San Rafael Recreation Supervisor Last Quiz Question Shout out to Brucie Melvin for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz Question! The photo featured was of...
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San Rafael Hires New Police Chief

Posted on February 10, 2021

San Rafael, CA - Following a nationwide search, the City of San Rafael is pleased to announce David Spiller as their new Chief of Police. Chief Spiller brings an impressive background as a law enforcement professional beginning his career in San Diego as a patrol officer before moving to  Mountain View and servicing various department...
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Snapshot — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Posted on January 28, 2021

Spotlight Photo Librarians Margaret Stawowy (left) and Jill Tokutomi (right) get ready to send letters that patrons wrote to their future selves in December 2019 outlining their goals and resolutions for 2020. What a year it was! Check out the San Rafael Public Library’s Instagram for more info on this timely program. Photo Credit: Henry...

Red Flag Warning Closes Open Space Due to Fire Danger

Posted on September 25, 2020

The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when a combination of warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong winds puts a community at extreme risk of wildfire.  A Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains, interior valleys, and other parts of the Bay Area is in effect from Saturday, September 26 at 9 P.M. through 8 A.M. Monday, September 28.  The affected area includes...
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Emergency Update: Holding Tight at Tier 2, Tenant Protections, & PG&E Notifications

Posted on September 23, 2020

Yesterday, the State of California provided its weekly update on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework. This framework lays out the measures that each county must meet, based on indicators that capture disease burden, testing, and health equity on a weekly basis. Marin’s September 22nd assessment allows us to remain in Tier 2 (red status).   As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an evolving situation...
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Emergency Update: Marin Graduates to Tier 2, Board Approves Legal Services, & More

Posted on September 16, 2020

Yesterday, Marin County was cleared to take another step forward in reopening following an appeal to the California Department of Public Health.  Based on the most recent local coronavirus metrics, the State of California has downgraded the risk level assigned to Marin from "widespread" to "substantial," which allows more doors to open in businesses and schools.  The primary changes allowed under the state order as...
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Emergency Update: Get Ready with Quinn, Woodward Fire, Rental Assistance, Testing, & More

Posted on September 14, 2020

September is National Preparedness Month and it serves as a reminder to take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for any types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, or learn. We kicked off the month with a Wildfire Safety Forum, answering some great questions sent in by the community, if you haven’t seen it—it's...

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