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Albany election results: Council, school board standings hold
"My favorite part has been the conversations with Albany residents," Jon Destin said. All six local ballot measures remain on track to pass.
Don't rush the Golden Gate Fields deal: Op-ed
"Why are we making irreversible decisions about the land?" asks former Albany mayor Nick Pilch in today's guest essay.
Albany election: Close races, strong support for measures
Update: The standings did not change in Friday's election results.
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.