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We posed a dozen questions to all five Albany City Council candidates. Four responded. Plus, our election FAQ.

Election 2026: Who is running for Albany City Council?

We posed a dozen questions to all five candidates. Four responded. Plus, our election FAQ.

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Smelling smoke? Police in Berkeley said there is a prescribed burn Tuesday and Wednesday at Mount Tamalpais Watershed and Angel Island State Park.

"If you see actual flames or a column of smoke in your area, please report it by calling 911," BPD said. "To stay up to date on the status of these burns, please check the Angel Island State Park webpage, Facebook / Instagram, and the Watch Duty App."

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