Albany Today, Sept. 30

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Authorities responded to a quarter-acre vegetation fire near Albany on Wednesday afternoon.

Crews respond to West Berkeley vegetation fire

Berkeley police closed West Frontage Road between Gilman Street and University Avenue.

Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso

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. 1-6

This week’s picks for live music, singalongs, film and author talks around the East Bay.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

In other news

Albany voters will get a chance to hear from City Council and school board 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 forum

Residents will have a chance to ask questions. Registration is encouraged.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

In case you missed it

What’s next for Golden Gate Fields? Albany dreams big

Residents shared ideas for a waterfront park while pressing to preserve racetrack landmarks and replace revenue for Albany services and schools.

Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso

And, a look back at when Trust for Public Land announced the GGF park purchase.

Golden Gate Fields deal set to create sweeping public park

Officials announced the effort Tuesday, calling it a “dream come true” and a “once-in-a-generation opportunity.”

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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