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 hosts homeowner and tenant fair Tuesday

The free event features legal, utility and home repair help. Plus free pizza!

Albany Democratic Club hosts candidate forum Aug. 27

City Council and school board candidates face voters at ADC's first election forum, followed by an endorsement meeting.

Street trees to zoning rules: November ballot measures

Albany has six ballot measures that would change zoning rules, business and property taxes, and funding for city services.

Why hasn’t the Albany Bowl housing project broken ground?

Albany says its work is done. What happens next is up to the developer.

Albany students can use their phones. Just not in class.

"Our approach is rooted in balance," Superintendent Sara Stone told Albany Scanner.