The Culture Circuit, Oct. 16-21
This week's picks from East Bay stages and creative spaces.
How Measure R would change Albany’s business license tax
Albany infrastructure snapshot: Sidewalks, paving, streetlights
New Abrams Claghorn show features 35 local photographers
Albany school finances take center stage at candidate forum
Update: Albany man arrested on sex crime, gun charges
The Culture Circuit, Oct. 8-11
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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
Remembering Jack Rosano: A lifetime of service to Albany
A firefighter, school board president and youth mentor, Jack Rosano spent decades giving back to Albany. He died last week at 93.
Before Albany was Albany: The debate to name the city
Bon Marché celebrates 2 years of secondhand finds Saturday
Help tend Memorial Park’s edible garden Saturday
Solano Stroll at 50: A day in pictures
After nearly 80 years, Flowerland marquee needs help
Eunice Gourmet owner plans new Solano Avenue cafe
City
Crews respond to West Berkeley vegetation fire
Berkeley police closed West Frontage Road between Gilman Street and University Avenue.
What's next for Golden Gate Fields? Albany dreams big
Golden Gate Fields town hall set for Monday in Albany
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
Schools
Albany schools map out $434 million in campus upgrades
An open house next week will give residents a chance to weigh in as the district develops its bond spending priorities.
Westbrae pumpkin patch is back for Albany PTA fundraiser
Albany students can use their phones. Just not in class.
Albany students can get free, discounted AC Transit rides
Arts & Culture
The Culture Circuit, Oct. 1-6
This week's picks for live music, singalongs, film and author talks around the East Bay.
The Culture Circuit, Sept. 24-29
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
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