Snapshot – East San Rafael Parking, General Plan, Parking Boxes, & More

Posted on July 29, 2021

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 – General Plan, Redistricting, Public Art, & More

Posted on July 15, 2021

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 – Eviction Moratorium, Public Art, Labor Agreements, & More

Posted on June 17, 2021

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 – Sustainability Initiatives, Public Works Week, Local Events

Posted on May 13, 2021

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 — from the desk of City Manager, Jim Schutz

Posted on April 29, 2021

Snapshot -- de parte del Gerente de la Ciudad de San Rafael Spotlight Photo An early morning shot from the San Rafael Bay Shoreline Path  Photo Credit: Lisa Fader  Last Quiz Question Shout out to Rob Fassberg for being the first to correctly answer the last Snapshot Quiz! The photo featured was of the Dan Abraham trail behind Sun Valley Elementary. Congratulations Rob and...

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...

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...

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...

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...