Before Albany was Albany: The debate to name the city

Albany became the city's official name only after residents considered alternatives, including "Cerrito."

Bon Marché celebrates 2 years of secondhand finds Saturday

You stepped up: 50 new members, $22K for local news

Albany schools map out $434 million in campus upgrades

Crews respond to West Berkeley vegetation fire

The Culture Circuit, Oct. 1-6

What's next for Golden Gate Fields? Albany dreams big

Elections

Albany voters can meet the candidates at election forum

Residents will have a chance to ask questions. Registration is encouraged.

Election 2026: Who is running for Albany school board?

Election 2026: Who is running for Albany City Council?

Albany youth voting set for school board as city effort stalls

Albany school board candidates weigh AI, school funding

Albany council candidates clash over housing, taxes

County supervisors delay $30 minimum wage measure

Community

Help tend Memorial Park’s edible garden Saturday

Gloves, tools and equipment will be provided for the 9-11 a.m. volunteer event.

Solano Stroll at 50: A day in pictures

After nearly 80 years, Flowerland marquee needs help

Eunice Gourmet owner plans new Solano Avenue cafe

Albany’s first peace pole carries message in 8 languages

50 years later, a forgotten watch links two Albany families

Abrams Claghorn Gallery asks Albany to help keep it going

City

Golden Gate Fields town hall set for Monday in Albany

The public meeting comes as the planned $175 million park acquisition moves toward a key vote. Learn how to weigh in.

Man charged in Albany purse-snatch robbery outside bar

Flock is out: Albany rejects license plate cameras

Armed man prompts Albany Bulb closure

Golden Gate Fields park plan advances toward $125M vote

Albany Hill eucalyptus trees will come down. What about the monarchs?

Why hasn’t the Albany Bowl housing project broken ground?

Schools

Westbrae pumpkin patch is back for Albany PTA fundraiser

Westbrae Nursery raises about $35,000 a year for Albany schools.

Albany students can use their phones. Just not in class.

Albany students can get free, discounted AC Transit rides

Arts & Culture

The Culture Circuit, Sept. 24-29

This week's picks from East Bay galleries, stages and creative spaces.

The Culture Circuit, Sept. 17-22

Meet Tom Bekeny, Albany’s mandolin master

The Culture Circuit, Sept. 10-18

The Culture Circuit, Sept. 3-9

The Culture Circuit, Aug. 27-Sept. 2

A career crossroads brought Mads Tolling to Albany

Editor's desk

Double down on Albany news: Help us raise $20K by Sept. 30

Thanks to a generous local donor, every first-time gift is matched.

Albany Scanner to launch $10,000 matching campaign

Want to share news tips with Albany Scanner? Here's how.

The Albany News Project: Who are they and what will they do?

Albany Scanner is hiring; summer launch on target

Albany Scanner raises nearly $65K for news site launch

FINAL CALL: Just 4 hours left to hit our match