Albany Today, Oct. 23

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 terminal

Coal trains could pass through Albany on their way to the proposed terminal, raising concerns about air pollution and public health.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

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.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

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.

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 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.

In case you missed it

Measure T proposes new tax for Albany trees, streetlights

Officials estimate an average cost of $12 per month for a house and $3 per month for a condominium.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

Albany mayor urges yes votes on all 6 ballot measures: Op-ed

Mayor Peggy McQuaid makes the case for six measures addressing city finances, infrastructure and housing.

Albany ScannerGuest Essay

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.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

The Culture Circuit, Oct. 22-28

This week's picks from East Bay stages and creative spaces.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

Golden Gate Fields deal bars environmental tests before sale

A big vote this week comes amid questions about whether Trust for Public Land has been a good partner.

Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso

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