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# Albany Today, Aug. 25
- URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/26/newsletters/albany-today-aug-25-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-26T00:00:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-26T00:01:34.000Z
- Description: Solano Stroll: From sidewalk sale to major festival.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

This year, the Solano Stroll — stretching more than a mile from The Alameda in Berkeley to San Pablo Avenue in Albany — celebrates its 50th anniversary.

In today's piece, Karen Sorensen takes a look back at its humble beginnings.

[The Solano Stroll is turning 50\. Here’s how it all beganA look back at 50 years of the Solano Stroll, from a small sidewalk sale to one of the East Bay’s largest street festivals.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-7e64901a-9b02-4d37-a955-ce72ceac4ab9.png)Albany ScannerKaren Sorensen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/1-Solano-Stroll-1982_Courtesy-Albany-Historical-Society-fdd476bd-6035-4f17-aa88-22eaa97288ab.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/25/community/albany-solano-stroll-50-year-anniversary/)

## In other news

The city of Albany is seeking community members interested in serving on three advisory committees with vacancies: the Arts Committee has one spot; the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Commission has another one; and the Transportation Commission has two.

**Want to get involved?** Learn more [on the city website](https://www.albanyca.gov/Government/Advisory-Bodies/Vacancies-Application?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=govdelivery).

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