> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.albanyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Albany Today, Aug. 13 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/13/newsletters/albany-today-aug-13-2026/ - Published: 2026-08-13T20:55:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-13T21:36:31.000Z - Description: Albany election forums; plus: The Culture Circuit, our weekly arts roundup. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters Albany Scanner has added more than 100 free subscribers this week — thanks to you! We're focused on organic growth from grassroots sharing, and appreciate all your support. Coming soon, we'll let you know how you can do even more to help the site, including a matching campaign for new members. We're excited to tell you more. Now, today's news. [Albany Democratic Club hosts candidate forum Aug. 27City Council and school board candidates face voters at ADC’s first election forum, followed by an endorsement meeting.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-14075210-4db9-480b-8abe-03970852658f.jpg)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1745848413041-3eeb106db501-dd5d20c2-e078-4007-9849-4a093c40e7d2)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/13/city/albany-democratic-club-candidate-forum-aug-27/) *The Albany Democratic Club is preparing to weigh in on the city's fall election, with an upcoming forum focused on the contenders for open City Council and school board seats.* [The Culture Circuit, Aug. 14-18What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-4b06a81c-5bcb-435d-9ab9-07e1ac206fdb.jpg)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Sauce--R.-Headshot__-MarkReynoldsPhotography-fb-3ab07196-c4fe-401a-a1e5-00faf1225a76.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/13/arts-culture/culture-circuit-events-guide-aug-14-18-2026/) *Introducing The Culture Circuit, our new weekly guide from veteran Bay Area arts writer Andrew Gilbert. This week: Bobby McFerrin at The Freight, Buck Owens-inspired twang at the Ivy Room, genealogy in Albany, jazz stories, DJs at Down Home Music.* ## In other news From our sister site The Berkeley Scanner: Berkeley residents felt this morning's quake in East Oakland. How about you? Reply to this email to let us know. [Oakland quake felt in BerkeleyIt was recorded at 8:30 a.m. with a depth of 3.2 miles, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-d7ba03c2-72e8-47c7-b284-6eb0224ab51c.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-08-13-at-9.11.56---AM-2-4a7c088f-ab54-4fcd-b47b-73db9dd93c5a.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/08/13/community/oakland-quake-felt-berkeley/?ref=albanyscanner.com) ## In case you missed it We updated our description of Measure P (street paving and storm drains), in Wednesday's measures roundup, to make it clear it would apply to **all parcels in the city** — but only if a parcel of at least 500,000 square feet is sold, leased or transferred to make it tax exempt. Don't miss the updated description. And thank you for the election questions you've been sending. We're tracking them all and looking forward to digging into them in the coming months. Keep your ideas and feedback coming! [Albany elections: November 2026 ballot measure guideAlbany has six ballot measures that would change zoning rules, business and property taxes, and funding for city services.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-a05bb19c-806e-4a3e-a231-8f075dd540bd.jpg)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/key-route-trees-8d6913f4-6372-453b-b50a-387b3a3cb0d7.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/12/city/albany-2026-november-election-ballot-measures/) [Why hasn’t the Albany Bowl housing project broken ground?Albany says its work is done. What happens next is up to the developer.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-b34ff5cf-3b72-4e33-b1a8-650cf1574ae3.jpg)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/featured-albany-bowl-1-f3d1a278-6f34-46bc-a9f0-4ac9e7409f22.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/11/city/albany-bowl-housing-stalled/) Share [photos, video and tips](https://www.albanyscanner.com/tips/) with Albany Scanner. **Read [ more stories](https://www.albanyscanner.com/archive/) • Learn [about us](https://www.albanyscanner.com/about/) • 👋 Follow us on [social media](https://www.albanyscanner.com/about/#social-media)** --- *P.S. Did someone forward you this email? 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