Newsom highlights California's homelessness efforts during Marin County visit
The Ritter Center in San Rafael is celebrating a new $14 million health and wellness center as a result of voter-enacted Proposition 1.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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San Rafael, California. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Marin. Associated ZIP codes: 94901, 94903, 94912, 94913, 94915.
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San Rafael restaurants to participate in Pizza Month
From New York-style thin crust and Neapolitan pies to wood-fired artisan pizzas and inventive California creations, you’ll find a wide range of pizza style...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
3 great events coming up this weekend
• Marin Shakes’ production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” kicks off with a preview performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday before opening night at 7:30...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Novato man arrested after crashing into police vehicles
The episode started on Rowland Boulevard and ended near the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, the California Highway Patrol reported.
May 12, 2026Open source
San Rafael volunteer earns public service award
The city recognized Karla Valdez for her efforts on behalf of residents in the Canal neighborhood.
May 10, 2026Open source
San Rafael event celebrates car connoisseurship
The annual "May Madness" classic car show returned downtown this weekend for its 36th year.
May 9, 2026Open source
San Rafael begins environmental review for Kaiser hospital plan
The healthcare company wants to demolish the Terra Linda building that is nearly 50 years old and have a new one constructed by 2030.
May 9, 2026Open source
San Rafael backs federal grant allocations as deadline nears
Failing to meet the spending requirements can result in increased oversight and reduced funding.
May 8, 2026Open source
San Rafael, Marinwood fire agencies seek merger
The plan involves consolidating the departments in phases over several years to ease staffing problems and reduce pay disparities.
May 8, 2026Open source
Crews demolish vintage Sears in San Rafael
The landmark building at the Northgate mall is being cleared to make way for a new residential and retail complex.
May 7, 2026Open source
San Rafael man sentenced for Islamic center attack
Police said the defendant sprayed tear gas at a member of the Novato center.
May 7, 2026Open source
Marin inmates deny stealing from murder convict
The suspects are accused of elder theft and other crimes against Michael Mullen, who recently was tried for a 1973 homicide in San Rafael.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded, police say
A targeted shooting California inside a Spirit Halloween on the eve of the holiday has left one person dead and six injured, police said.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block Counting of Disputed California Ballots
A one-line order from the justices ends a monthlong fight over roughly 20,000 ballots the administration wanted set aside, closing out the case on the eve of...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Live election results: Napa County & Statewide
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Nov 4, 2026Open source
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San Rafael is in Marin County, California.
Region: Northern California
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94901, 94903, 94912, 94913, 94915
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Shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded, police say
A targeted shooting California inside a Spirit Halloween on the eve of the holiday has left one person dead and six injured, police said.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block Counting of Disputed California Ballots
A one-line order from the justices ends a monthlong fight over roughly 20,000 ballots the administration wanted set aside, closing out the case on the eve of...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Live election results: Napa County & Statewide
Follow results for Napa County’s city councils, mayors, school and college boards and Measure B, plus the Thompson–Jones congressional race, California g...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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San Rafael was once the site of several Coast Miwok villages, including Awani-wi near downtown, Ewu near Terra Linda and Shotomko-cha in Marinwood. Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the 20th Spanish mission in Alta California, was founded on December 14, 1817, by Father Narciso Duran of Mission San Jose, Father Abella of Mission San Francisco de Asis and Father Luis Gil y Taboada, four years before Mexico won independence. The downtown grew around the mission, and the city is named for the Archangel Raphael, the angel of healing.
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The mission was first planned as a hospital for Central Valley Indians who had fallen ill at the cold, damp Mission Dolores in San Francisco, and Father Gil, who spoke several Native languages, was put in charge. Thanks in part to its mild weather, San Rafael was raised to full mission status in 1822. It had 300 converts in its first year and 1,140 by 1828. After the Mexican secularization act of 1833 the government took over the missions in 1834, and Mission San Rafael was abandoned in 1844 and fell into ruin. San Rafael has been the seat of Marin County since April 25, 1851. The San Francisco and North Pacific Railroad reached the town in 1879 and was linked to the national rail network in 1888. During World War II the U.S. Navy operated a degaussing range on San Pablo Bay from San Rafael. Sources Wikipedia: San Rafael, California
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37.9691440, -122.5105020
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