Allyson Aleksey

Allyson Aleksey is Albany Scanner's first contract editor and lead reporter. Her work has appeared in the San Francisco Examiner, Nob Hill Gazette, Piedmont Post and Beverly Hills Weekly covering education and politics.

Albany voters can meet the candidates at election forum

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

Help tend Memorial Park’s edible garden Saturday

Gloves, tools and equipment will be provided for the 9-11 a.m. volunteer event.

Westbrae pumpkin patch is back for Albany PTA fundraiser

Westbrae Nursery raises about $35,000 a year for Albany schools.

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.

Scenes from the 50th Solano Stroll, Sept. 13, 2026.

Solano Stroll at 50: A day in pictures

Featured reader photos capture the longtime Albany and Berkeley street festival — and our editor's first Stroll.