Albany mayor urges yes votes on all 6 ballot measures: Op-ed
Mayor Peggy McQuaid makes the case for six measures addressing city finances, infrastructure and housing.
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Can Albany take an entire city block off natural gas?
A $200,000 federal grant is helping Albany lay the groundwork for a potentially groundbreaking project.
Golden Gate Fields deal bars environmental tests before sale
A big vote this week comes amid questions about whether Trust for Public Land has been a good partner.
Albany volunteers urge residents to prepare for El Niño
State and local officials are urging property owners in coastal communities across the Bay Area to prepare for strong storms.
Albany's Measure S would overhaul property transfer taxes
Five tax brackets would replace the city's flat 1.5% rate, generating an estimated $1 million more annually.