> ## 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. 10 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/11/newsletters/albany-today-sept-10-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-11T00:00:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-11T00:01:37.000Z - Description: Albany’s mandolin master; plus: Angel Island burn. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters Tom Bekeny's jazz group returns to Ocean View Brew Works on Sunday, extending the Solano Stroll’s revelry a few blocks up San Pablo Avenue. [Meet Tom Bekeny, Albany’s mandolin masterHis attention to detail has put him at the center of a scene that has attracted some of the genre’s most significant bluegrass players.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-c0f73af0-15cd-4cd0-b606-54ffa230b716.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_8414-1-a358f29d-165b-4587-86a2-a9e7e6682ac9.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/10/arts-culture/tom-bekeny-albany-bluegrass-musician/) [Why did officials cut the Angel Island burn short?Fire officials took to Facebook to explain their position.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-c139fca6-1b51-442a-8dbe-c2ac7fadf0f9.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/800514632_4663527583962052_8390835180246020239_n-b6fcc1ae-db52-419f-9e2f-a3a342c133ae.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/10/community/why-did-officials-cut-angel-island-burn-short/?ref=albanyscanner.com) Plus: If we've answered one of your burning questions this past month, please consider chipping in. It's all hands on deck! [We’re 30% toward our $10K match. Can you help?Every amount helps: Give just what fits your budget.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-9aeb47f7-3a74-4b93-97f4-1396c912a4d0.png)Albany ScannerEditor’s desk![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/double-down-banner-deeper-2-55bedbc9-d1d8-49d2-9353-2aac954059b5.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/10/newsletters/10k-match-update-can-you-help/) ## In other news There's one week left to nominate your favorite local businesses for the annual [Best of Albany awards](https://everythingalbany.com/Best-of-Albany?ref=albanyscanner.com) from the Chamber of Commerce. Voting end Sept. 18. [Nominate your favorite shops and spots for Best of AlbanyThe Albany Chamber of Commerce honors resident picks for top restaurants, boutiques and more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-769e526f-b70d-4295-acba-c17f449815f3.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/pandemic-Five-Tacos-2021-e64ee479-0e79-48e6-9db0-cf338b522d15.jpeg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/08/27/community/best-of-albany-favorite-local-shops/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/google_preferred_source_badge_dark_en-1.png)](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=albanyscanner.com&ref=albanyscanner.com) ## In case you missed it [Flock is out: Albany rejects license plate camerasThe new contract would have reduced the numbers of ALPR cameras in Albany. The existing contract with Flock Safety ends Friday.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-1ecb7c4d-8fcf-4834-a0d8-13c1b0c4865b.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/_DSC07601-1-ad8fe139-3a30-446c-ac91-89937ae88d34.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/09/city/albany-rejects-license-plate-cameras-flock-contract-ends/) 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? 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.**