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.

Nominate your favorite shops and spots for Best of Albany

The Albany Chamber of Commerce honors resident picks for top restaurants, boutiques and more.

From Golden Gate Fields trainer to the Dog & Pony Show

Faith Taylor rose from hot walker to exercise rider to trainer, building a career inside one of the Bay Area racing’s most storied tracks.

Albany Hill eucalyptus trees will come down. What about the monarchs?

A new grant-funded plan balances fire safety, butterfly conservation and climate restoration.

Before the clock came down, it kept ‘Mr. Albany’ time

The vintage clock, damaged over the summer, honored Jerome Blank. The Scanner wanted to learn more about him.

County supervisors delay $30 minimum wage measure

The initiative won’t appear on the November ballot after a 3-2 vote.