Albany Today, Sept. 18

A man is facing robbery charges after grabbing a woman's purse on San Pablo Avenue on Wednesday night, records show.

Man charged in Albany purse-snatch robbery outside bar

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The Albany Community Triathlon is Sunday, Sept. 20. All proceeds go to Albany Athletics Boosters, a volunteer organization supporting student-athletes at Albany Middle School and Albany High.

The 100% community-organized event needs more volunteers to help monitor and control pedestrian traffic, serve as bike course marshals at street corners and more. Sign-up for a volunteer position before this Sunday.

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