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Be sure to catch Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93 on the Albany Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention - a Free Virtual Class and 5 more events

And check out Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93 on the Albany Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention - a Free Virtual Class and 5 more events

Make time for A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park on the Albany Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Can Saint Mary’s turn its season around at home in Albany?

Be sure to catch A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park on the Albany Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Albany families fit into Berkeley’s regional special education system

Coming up on the Albany Patch calendar: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park

🌱 Patch AM: Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention - a Free Virtual Class and 11 more events

Coming up: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park on the Albany Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Will Albany’s old racetrack become a massive new waterfront park?

Spotted on the Albany calendar: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park

Ponzi Scheme | Police Drone Finds Man With Dementia | Dead Birds Drop

ALSO: 560 Affordable Housing Units — Get On The List; Art, Wine and Music Festival; Free Shakespeare Festival; New South Indian Restaurant.

Sex Offender Stalked Woman On Her Way To Work | Order A Free Tree

ALSO: 5 Arrested In String Of Retail Thefts; 1 Hospitalized, 1 Arrested In DUI Crash; Underground Gambling Dens Busted; Hiring Freeze.

Man Arrested On Child Sex Charges | Dispute Over Dead Rabbit

ALSO: Overturned Truck Blocks Freeway Off-Ramp; Gunmen Rob Person On Bike Path; Armed Robbers Hold Up Cigarette Delivery Truck.

Clean Water Program Accepting Albany Grant Applications

Up to $6,000 is available for community projects to protect local waterways. See a list of previously approved grants for ideas.

Toxic Mushrooms Pose Danger in Albany's East Bay Regional Parks

Two of the world's most toxic mushrooms grow in the East Bay.

DNA Solves 35-Year-Old Cold Case Murder | Chef José Andrés' New Eatery

ALSO: Pedestrian Killed In East Bay; Man Arrested In Connection With 2 Car Thefts; New Stores At Stanford Shopping Center.

Landslide Sends Home Into River, Thousands Lose Power As Storm Hits

ALSO: Hospital Worker Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Employee; Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting; 7 South American Suspects Arrested.

2 House Fires Injure Residents | High Speed Chase | Chop Shop Busted

ALSO: Pre-Applications Close Friday For Below Market Rate Homes; $5-A-Bag Used Books; 18-Year-Old Drunk Driver; Police Drone Tracks Suspect.

Underage Boy Assaulted | Killer Convicted In Double Murder

ALSO: Task Force Nets Dozens Of Retail Theft Arrests; DUI Checkpoint Arrest, Citations; Man Charged With Hate Crime In SF.

Nominate An Albany Resident For Alameda County Women's Hall Of Fame

Whether they made a difference through their professional lives or through volunteer work, nominations are encouraged.

Start 2025 With Quadrantids Meteors Over Albany

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

Deadly Christmas Fire | Shoplifter Armed With Stun Gun, Police Say

ALSO: Supermarket Shoplifting Suspect Swung Chain At Officer, Police Say; Elderly Pedestrian Killed; Contaminated Eye Drops Recalled In CA.

'AR-15 Style' Rifle Seized | Murdered Park Ranger Remembered | Arrests

ALSO: 3 Killed In Crashes; Teen On Scooter Hit By Car; Rain Predicted As Storm Door Opens Wide; Win $500 In Hackathon; Readers' Photos.

Shots Fired At CHP Officers | Car Goes Off Cliff Into Ocean

ALSO: Teen Killed ID'd As Future Navy SEAL; DUI Checkpoint Planned; This Bay Area Treasure Makes List Of 10 Best Christmas Towns In America.

Mochiholic is Coming to Berkeley This December with Sweet Delights!

Berkeley's Telegraph Avenue Welcomes Mochiholic – Mochi Donuts, BOBA, and More!

Mummified Body Found + Video Of Armed Man: 5 Must-Read Stories

Catch up with the stories making headlines today in Northern California.

Preteen Sexually Assaulted + DNA ID's Suspect: 5 Must-Read Stories

Catch up with the stories making headlines today in Northern California.

Should Pamela Price be Recalled?

Here’s some information I received at the Farmers Market.

Postal Worker Robbed At Gunpoint: 5 Must-Read Bay Area Stories

Catch up with the stories making headlines today in the Bay Area.

Bay Area "Superager" Takes Part In Study That May Hold Keys To Living A Long Life

At age 97, Charlotte Goode is still walking, taking care of her own apartment and holds a lively conversation.

Up To $30K Waste Prevention Grants In Albany: Deadline Thursday

Your business, school or nonprofit could score a grant to help with reusable food containers, refrigeration, bins and more.

Enchanting Sky Reflected In San Francisco Bay: Photo Of The Day

This photo was taken on Sunday in Emeryville.

Rock Art On The Albany Bulb: Photos Of The Week

The colors of this painting are in harmony with San Francisco Bay and the bright blue sky.

Romping On The Dog Beach: Photo Of The Week

Summer fun for everyone at the Albany Bulb!

Summer Reading Program At Albany Library Starts Next Week

There will be prize drawings for all age groups!

Emeryville Neighbors Of Nima Momeni, Suspect In Bob Lee Murder, Express Shock After His Arrest

Well-known Bay Area public relations veteran Sam Singer never expected he would work next door to Momemi, accused in Lee's killing.

$1.1 Million in StopWaste Grants for Projects that Prevent Waste

Funding for reuse, repair, food waste prevention & recovery, reusable foodware and more. Businesses, nonprofits, others can apply by March 3

'Jeopardy!' Champ Amy Schneider To Emcee At Bay Area Book Festival

The game show champion is the slated emcee for the festival's inaugural Literary Pub Trivia Night Tuesday.

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Albany

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Albany and the East Bay.

Fireworks Near Me: Albany's July 4th 2022

See where to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows, parades and other events in and around Albany & the East Bay.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Albany

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Albany and the East Bay.

Missing Albany Woman Found Safe (Updated)

Lucy Karanja, 59, had last been seen Monday at around 12:30 p.m. near the 1200 block of Liberty Street.

Master Keys Stolen From UC Apartment Complex In Albany: Report

The university’s plans to replace all locks could take weeks, according to the report.

Albany Easter Event Guide 2022

Find egg hunts, bunny brunches, spring festivals & more in Albany and throughout East Bay communities.

2.8 Magnitude Quake Rattles East Bay

​BREAKING: The earthquake was reported at 9:44 a.m. Did You feel it?

How to Pay for Energy Storage & Have Power During Outages

Solar loans, leases, and PPAs help Californians go solar, install battery storage systems and have power during utility outages.

What Oil & Gas Companies Don’t Want You to Know About Solar

Experts debunk 9 utility-fueled myths so you can make an informed decision about solar energy for your home.