Albany Today, Nov. 2

Three Solano Avenue businesses were burglarized over the weekend. We spoke with one of them to learn more.

Burglars hit 3 Solano Avenue shops over the weekend

At Mr. Dewie's, thieves smashed a window and stole a bolted-down safe. Berkeley shops were also targeted.

Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso

Tuesday night, follow us for local election results. Here's how.

Albany election results 2026: Candidates, ballot measures

Follow the latest Albany election results for City Council, school board and six local ballot measures. Updated as votes are counted.

Albany ScannerEditor's desk

Also, don't miss our Solano Avenue Halloween gallery (through the eyes of one jack-o'-lantern).

Gallery: Albany celebrates Halloween on Solano Avenue

Trick-or-treaters roamed the avenue after school dismissal the day before Halloween.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

In other news

It's a historic election for some Albany teenagers: For the first time, eligible 16- and 17-year-olds can vote in the city's school board race, nearly two years after Albany voters approved lowering the voting age.

Read our coverage to learn how Albany Unified students, school board members and administrators helped make youth voting a reality.

Albany youth voting set for school board as city effort stalls

Albany officials say delays by the county registrar left too little time to fully implement Measure V.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

Do you know someone who's voting for the first time? We'd love to chat.

In case you missed it

Dying Albany Hill eucalyptus trees will get a second life

Free workshops in Albany and El Cerrito will feature live milling demonstrations. You may even get your own lumber.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

Where Albany City Council candidates stand on key issues

The City Hall forum offered voters a closer look at the candidates' priorities ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

Albany school finances take center stage at candidate forum

Candidates highlighted deficit spending, the potential loss of Golden Gate Fields tax revenue and facility needs.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

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