Albany Today, Sept. 4

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 funding

Five candidates are vying for four open school board seats.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

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If you’ve ever wanted to visit all 50 BART stations in one day, there’s an event for you.

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 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 closure

A photograph of the area showed rows of emergency vehicles blocking the entrance on Buchanan Street.

Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso

The Culture Circuit, Sept. 3-9

What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

Albany council candidates clash over housing, taxes

Two candidates defended their work. Others questioned their record.

Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso

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