> ## 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. 21 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/22/newsletters/albany-today-sept-21-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-22T00:00:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T00:01:31.000Z - Description: Cornell pumpkin patch fundraiser. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters One of the area’s few pumpkin patches is back for fall, filling Westbrae Nursery with pumpkins and gourds while raising money for Cornell Elementary. [Westbrae pumpkin patch is back for Albany PTA fundraiserWestbrae Nursery raises about $35,000 a year for Albany schools.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-e8577a2b-2151-4ed8-9344-5483889617ac.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_2399-abe25541-d48f-43bf-b061-1689cd7cdd14.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/21/schools/cornell-elementary-pumpkin-patch-fundraiser/) [![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/2026/09/01/editors-desk/albany-scanner-10k-match-kickoff/) When you support Albany Scanner, you help make local news available to everyone. Double down through Sept. 30, when every first-time gift is matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000\. [****Double your impact →**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/#/portal/signup) [Double Down On Albany News ](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/01/editors-desk/albany-scanner-10k-match-kickoff/) ## In other news Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Monday to mobilize resources ahead of the El Niño storm season, which experts say has the potential to be "the strongest in recorded history." "Through the Governor’s state of emergency, we’re cutting red tape and fast‑tracking the flood‑protection and broader preparedness work communities need now," **California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot said** [**in a press release.**](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/21/governor-newsom-proclaims-state-of-emergency-to-bolster-statewide-el-nino-preparedness-protect-california/?ref=albanyscanner.com) [![](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 [Man charged in Albany purse-snatch robbery outside barA reader alerted Albany Scanner after hearing calls for help.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-ac60bb6f-84fc-44cd-85d7-20f5fe8d45ec.png)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/DSC07630-1-a5411ff0-25ac-42e2-b5bc-13d1834e162d.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/18/city/man-charged-albany-purse-snatch-robbery/) [Albany youth voting set for school board as city effort stallsAlbany officials say delays by the county registrar left too little time to fully implement Measure V.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-3c587e69-005b-493a-b011-c99be4b50a71.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1466780446965-2072a3de8a43-8704373b-6646-498b-9839-0b02b22b9605.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/18/city/albany-youth-voting-set-for-school-board-city-effort-stalls/) 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.**