> ## 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. 23 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/24/newsletters/albany-today-oct-23-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-24T00:33:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-24T00:33:34.000Z - Description: Albany says no to Oakland coal terminal; Measure O explainer. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters A grassroots campaign to stop a proposed coal terminal in West Oakland is gaining support in Albany, where officials have passed a resolution opposing the project. [Albany joins opposition to proposed Oakland coal terminalCoal trains could pass through Albany on their way to the proposed terminal, raising concerns about air pollution and public health.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-303ead1e-7820-4122-8187-a0648e3d6df0.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1614967858785-593c5275b2a8-029ed872-8b63-4c52-ab4a-06919632a3f9.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/23/city/albany-opposes-oakland-coal-terminal/) Plus, our final ballot measure explainer, on Measure O: Albany voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to end a longstanding requirement for neighborhood approval of zoning changes in single-family areas. [Measure O: Should Albany end neighborhood zoning approval?The proposal would leave public hearings and other zoning review procedures in place, with no immediate changes to housing rules.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-cef64924-46a2-4029-8509-3072aba37c61.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-10-23-at-5.01.13---PM-20b7908f-90e7-48db-b305-f4f19a248f99.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/24/elections/albany-measure-o-neighborhood-zoning-approval/) ## In other news: Send us your Halloween pix! Albany Scanner **hopes to publish a gallery** of your best Halloween photos. Here's [how to reach us](https://www.albanyscanner.com/tips/). **Also: Trick-or-treat at participating Solano Avenue stores** and offices from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30, followed by an [all-ages costume contest](https://www.albanyscanner.com/r/3be7b69c?m=41781fcf-51fe-488d-85c0-a1ad206c0984) at 5 p.m. at Solano-Peralta Park, near 7-Eleven. Cash prizes will be awarded, but the contest will be canceled if there is rain. [Learn more](https://www.albanyscanner.com/r/b8c08a90?m=41781fcf-51fe-488d-85c0-a1ad206c0984). --- [![](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) --- ## In case you missed it [Measure T proposes new tax for Albany trees, streetlightsOfficials estimate an average cost of $12 per month for a house and $3 per month for a condominium.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-35d8e16a-dbe7-4769-a33c-e31dbe165e1a.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/55491755307_1c40a66946-1-aff2ede7-925f-46f8-9310-905c3988fa35.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/22/elections/albany-measure-t-street-trees-streetlights-tax/) [Albany mayor urges yes votes on all 6 ballot measures: Op-edMayor Peggy McQuaid makes the case for six measures addressing city finances, infrastructure and housing.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-844c2a71-5250-4f04-8b99-b3917d427877.png)Albany ScannerGuest Essay![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/55491753017_c0c1aa42fc_k-4ecf0ef2-fe2c-4018-8397-fd36072d7039.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/22/city/albany-mayor-ballot-measures-op-ed/) [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-a751c15e-9632-4f7a-b0ff-8a31f460f6e5.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1583345237708-add35a664d77-28895434-937e-4866-8ccb-b6b115b0d03f.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/21/city/albany-gas-line-decommissioning-pilot/) [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-adc0cc8c-8b08-411a-bf88-3dc1f66b8589.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/image0--1--1-823dc346-f4c5-4520-9a1a-a6b196f42a7d.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/21/arts-culture/culture-circuit-oct-20/) [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-73d99eb3-6e8a-4d9c-b20b-34449f073f10.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-d51c8903-9722-4615-b0bc-500b6fb9bc86.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/20/city/golden-gate-fields-environmental-testing-restrictions/) 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. 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