> ## 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. 30 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/01/newsletters/albany-today-sept-30-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-01T01:28:48.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-01T01:28:48.000Z - Description: Fire near Albany; Culture Circuit. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/alb-scanner-orange.png)](https://buy.stripe.com/7sYdRb3Tmg6C2o42q75c407?ref=albanyscanner.com) ****FINAL DAY:** It's not too late to join our fall fundraiser! Our goal: 50 new members by Sept. 30\. Help us boost our ranks. [Keep independent local news strong ](https://buy.stripe.com/7sYdRb3Tmg6C2o42q75c407?ref=albanyscanner.com) Authorities responded to a quarter-acre vegetation fire near Albany on Wednesday afternoon. [Crews respond to West Berkeley vegetation fireBerkeley police closed West Frontage Road between Gilman Street and University Avenue.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-7c61a4be-7ca9-4ddc-8647-447e9abcc32b.png)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-09-30-at-1.51.32---PM-867b3c59-3f4c-42df-95e7-7ecdefff5d2a.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/30/city/vegetation-fire-west-berkeley/) Plus: From Dolly Parton singalongs and Latin grooves to community song sessions, Chicano history and new memoirs, there's lots to do and see this week in Albany and Berkeley. [The Culture Circuit, Oct. 1-6This week’s picks for live music, singalongs, film and author talks around the East Bay.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-66f3096b-9c2e-449f-a299-02eb337a66bf.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/edgardo-cambon-latido-c1980842-debc-441c-bd76-fc7bc17ba1f0.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/30/arts-culture/culture-circuit-oct-1-2026/) ## In other news Albany voters will get a chance to hear from [City Council](https://www.albanyscanner.com/topic/albany-city-council/) and [school board](https://www.albanyscanner.com/topic/board-of-education/) candidates in person at a League of Women Voters event tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 1\. Albany Scanner will also be there. [Albany voters can meet the candidates at election forumResidents will have a chance to ask questions. Registration is encouraged.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-91dd8b91-38c7-4ece-a8a1-1222212b9f09.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_2103-2-0fa4248f-1cce-4f20-9778-2001e21158d5.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/28/elections/albany-voters-meet-candidates-league-election-forum/) ## In case you missed it [What’s next for Golden Gate Fields? Albany dreams bigResidents shared ideas for a waterfront park while pressing to preserve racetrack landmarks and replace revenue for Albany services and schools.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-63bb77ef-4b80-4403-a5a2-33ab1a93e514.png)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/BI6A4856-43956e2f-29bf-4368-a295-ee06e9b1e363.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/30/city/whats-next-golden-gate-fields-albany-dreams-big/) And, a look back at when Trust for Public Land announced the GGF park purchase. [Golden Gate Fields deal set to create sweeping public parkOfficials announced the effort Tuesday, calling it a “dream come true” and a “once-in-a-generation opportunity.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-a7aeff7f-b8ab-4399-9a53-de85621da139.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/54369870497_89c47fa2ca_k-f8651eda-6c31-47b7-a120-8f044ae94574.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/01/community/golden-gate-fields-park-deal/?ref=albanyscanner.com) 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? 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