> ## 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, Oct. 21 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/22/newsletters/albany-today-oct-21-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-22T00:02:25.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-22T00:02:25.000Z - Description: Albany's all-electric block experiment; The Culture Circuit. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters Albany's ambitious plan to electrify an entire city block is moving forward, with building assessments underway and an outreach event for property owners in November. [Can Albany take an entire city block off natural gas?A $200,000 federal grant is helping Albany lay the groundwork for a potentially groundbreaking project.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-277e3400-4a11-411a-8505-5d15f79e4359.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1583345237708-add35a664d77-651b4816-cd7a-4f6b-a44d-23f3736becc0.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/21/city/albany-gas-line-decommissioning-pilot/) From Emily Day's swinging Alley Cats and sad canine farewells to Albany rockers Desoto Reds and Jackie Rago's Venezuelan grooves, the East Bay brims with activities that celebrate what's good in life. [The Culture Circuit, Oct. 22-28This week's picks from East Bay stages and creative spaces.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-ea2f375d-4158-4229-b1c7-adf230514aa7.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/image0--1--1-d69f5a4d-1950-4691-b421-9f2bbcb37143.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/21/arts-culture/culture-circuit-oct-20/) ## In other news: Have your say We welcome letters to the editor about the Nov. 3 election and other timely issues affecting Albany residents. All residents are invited to participate, aside from candidates, who have already shared [election Q&As](https://www.albanyscanner.com/r/4bd7ff66?m=41781fcf-51fe-488d-85c0-a1ad206c0984). Send submissions to [**editor@albanyscanner.com**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/r/c5bbb2b5?m=41781fcf-51fe-488d-85c0-a1ad206c0984). Submissions will be published under the author's real name. Please include your address and phone number. They will be used for verification purposes and will not be published. Letters should be no more than 600 words and may be edited for clarity and length. **Need inspiration? Don't miss our** [**complete elections coverage**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/r/02688a4d?m=41781fcf-51fe-488d-85c0-a1ad206c0984)**.** [![](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 [Golden Gate Fields deal bars environmental tests before saleA big vote this week comes amid questions about whether Trust for Public Land has been a good partner.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-160076f4-00ce-4722-add6-35a67876dc79.png)Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-10-19-at-11.50.21---PM-27eab683-544e-4447-ac31-6b639aeef72a.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/20/city/golden-gate-fields-environmental-testing-restrictions/) [Albany volunteers urge residents to prepare for El NiñoState and local officials are urging property owners in coastal communities across the Bay Area to prepare for strong storms.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-0ddae214-590c-477b-8c92-445a24f0835a.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-10-19-at-5.35.24---PM-ddfe0388-e0d3-45bb-9fd2-f623a6f0cd91.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/20/city/albany-el-nino-storm-preparedness/) 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? 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.**