Emilie Raguso

Emilie Raguso (The Berkeley Scanner, Albany Patch, Berkeleyside) will oversee Albany Scanner as publisher with help from a community advisory group, the Albany News Project, which will support the site through fundraising and volunteerism.

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Crews respond to West Berkeley vegetation fire

Berkeley police closed West Frontage Road between Gilman Street and University Avenue.

What's next for Golden Gate Fields? Albany dreams big

Residents shared ideas for a waterfront park while pressing to preserve racetrack landmarks and replace revenue for Albany services and schools.

Golden Gate Fields town hall set for Monday in Albany

The public meeting comes as the planned $175 million park acquisition moves toward a key vote. Learn how to weigh in.

Man charged in Albany purse-snatch robbery outside bar

A reader alerted Albany Scanner after hearing calls for help.