> ## 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, Sept. 4 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/05/newsletters/albany-today-sept-4-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-05T00:00:42.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T04:16:34.000Z - Description: School board candidates on AI, funding. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters Albany school board candidates found common ground on artificial intelligence and school facilities but differed on how to address the potential loss of Golden Gate Fields tax revenue at a recent election forum. [Albany school board candidates weigh AI, school fundingFive candidates are vying for four open school board seats.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-dd03ba04-93e6-411a-a8d6-521dcc8e50f9.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_2108-92dd2767-2fc4-4b8c-9084-78071d4a4413.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/04/schools/albany-school-board-candidate-forum/) [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/double-down-icon.png)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/support/) When you support Albany Scanner, you help make local news available to the whole community. Every first-time gift is matched dollar for dollar through Sept. 30\. Gifts at all levels help! [****Double your impact →**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/support/) [Double Down On Albany News ](https://www.albanyscanner.com/support/) ## In other news If you’ve ever wanted to visit all 50 BART stations in one day, there’s an event for you. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/speedrun-route.png) [**Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)*](https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2026/news20260825-0?ref=albanyscanner.com) On Sunday, transit enthusiasts will attempt to "speedrun" through the entire BART system in about six hours, starting at Berryessa/North San Jose. [Join for the full ride](https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2026/news20260825-0?ref=albanyscanner.com) or hop on and off along the way. The event is hosted by BART and celebrates its 54th birthday. ## In case you missed it [Armed man prompts Albany Bulb closureA photograph of the area showed rows of emergency vehicles blocking the entrance on Buchanan Street.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-2f4f2ff1-2f8c-42c1-a1f9-a304e6fb390f.png)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/RenderedImage-4-bd6879aa-29a9-413b-8685-940ab6bb0007.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/03/city/armed-man-prompts-albany-bulb-closure/) [The Culture Circuit, Sept. 3-9What 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/alb-scanner-orange-593b6cc8-bcf3-481b-abba-6a531d68ca25.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/DanielaSoledade-1-0acbb193-9d95-4f3c-93d2-814289e8a0b9.jpeg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/02/arts-culture/culture-circuit-events-guide-sept-2-2026/) [Albany council candidates clash over housing, taxesTwo candidates defended their work. Others questioned their record.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-484b1a46-9d54-4b63-b99a-2ab528a7576e.png)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Untitled-1-1-5ae0b948-b375-4925-81e9-b35c00335da3.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/01/city/albany-council-candidates-clash-housing-taxes/) 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)** --- [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/08/albany-community-foundation-banner-1.jpg)](https://albanycommunity.org/?ref=albanyscanner.com) --- *P.S. Did someone forward you this email? Sign yourself up for Albany Today.* [Sign up — it's free!](https://www.albanyscanner.com/albany-scanner-email-signup/) --- 💡 ****Quick link:** [****Access your account**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/#/portal/account) **on our website.**