Albany, Alameda County Ballot Drop Box Locations, Nov. 2020

Are you anxious to make sure your ballot arrives early so that it will be counted? Here’s where to drop it off.

San Pablo Avenue Development: Online Session

Albany must show its ability to meet its "fair share" of the region's housing need for the next 8 years including 80 very-low-income units.

Soda Tax Proceeds: Albany City Council To Discuss Spending

Past revenue has been spent on water bottle filling stations, free physical fitness classes in parks, free cooking classes, and more.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: Albany's 2020 Primary Election Races

Albany Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across Alameda County in the primary election for March 3, 2020.

CA Primary Election: Albany Prepares To Vote

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you have a mail-in ballot still on hand, you may drop it off at any polling place.

Election Day Polling Places For Albany

Election day is Tuesday, March 3. If you are searching for your polling location, here is where you vote.

Albany, Emeryville Ballot Drop-Off Location

Early voting is already underway in Alameda County. Here's where to drop off your official ballot.

Plastics Recycling In Albany: Mark Your Calendar

A free talk will address a 25-cent surcharge on disposable foodware, like the ordinance enacted in Berkeley.

City Of Albany Urges Residents To Apply For Open Advisory Positions

The City of Albany encourages residents to apply for the following positions on Advisory Bodies to the City Council.

Albany City Council Meeting Summary: December 16, 2019

The following provides a summary of actions taken by the City Council as part of the regular meetings on December 16, 2019:

Albany Residents Urged To Apply For Library Board Opening

As a board member, you would advise the City Council on matters relating to the Albany Branch of the Alameda County Public Library.

Albany Residents Sought For East Bay Parks Board

Whitney Dotson's resignation opens the seat.Interviews begin next month.

Albany Recreation Director Takes Job In Piedmont

Chelle Putzer, now Albany's recreation head, with a background as softball coach at area universities, selected to lead Piedmont department.

CA Hits Fuel Tax Jackpot: Here's How Much Albany Gets

New taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel are generating billions of dollars for hundreds of state and local transportation projects.

Census Town Hall: Albany, Piedmont, Berkeley, Oakland

An undercount of 6 percent in Alameda County would translate to $1 billion less in federal and state allocations over the ensuing decade.

Affordable Housing Plan in Albany

The project planned at Cleveland and Washington avenues. Attend a meeting Wednesday to find out more.

Man Sentenced For Albany Killing

A Berkeley woman present during the shooting was not charged. The suspect ran toward El Cerrito following the shooting.

Plans For Albany Affordable Housing To Be Unveiled Thursday

Complimentary food and drink will be provided as residents view the plans.

East Bay Legislators Back Higher CA Corporate Taxes

Corporations in Calif. are sitting on an additional $13 to $17 billion in tax revenue due to the 2017 Trump tax cut, legislators report.

How Should Albany Spend Money Raised From Beverage Tax?

Share your ideas for Albany’s use of sugar-sweetened beverage tax proceeds.

Regional Parks Chief Grateful For FF Passage

It "will provide essential funding for wildfire protection and public safety, improving public access, and restoring natural habitat."

Property Tax Bill Should Be In Your Hands

They were mailed earlier this month and are due Nov. 1. Not receiving one will not excuse you from late fees.

Criminal Justice Fees: Possible Elimination

Opponents of the fees say it prevents people from turning their lives around by sinking them in debt.

Former Berkeley City Manager Heading To Emeryville

After an interim stop in Oakland, Christine Daniel heads to Emeryville.

Financial Abuse Of Elders Focus Of County Social Service Agency

The public is being enlisted to watch for signs of abuse.

Deadline Monday, Albany, To Register To Vote

If you want to cast a ballot in the June election, the deadline is almost here.

Man Accused In Albany Murder Faces Judge

Police believe he shot a man to death in broad daylight on Sunday.

Albany Fined For Releasing Raw Sewage Into San Francisco Bay

The violations happened between September 2014 and June 2017.

Cost Of Lead Paint Removal From Alameda County Homes Shifts

A court ruling means paint companies must still pay for cleanup, but only in pre-1951 homes. Previously, it had been pre-1980 homes.

Another $3: Bridge Toll Hike On June Ballot

How will you vote? The hike would be for all toll bridges except the Golden Gate Bridge.

14 Year Prison Sentence For Berkeley Assault

This is his 5th felony conviction. He is also the suspect in a murder.

2 Alameda County Cities Receive Warning Letters From Justice Dept

They are among just 29 jurisdictions nationwide to receive the letters because of sanctuary city policies.

Albany Gets Money For Housing

Albany is one of six cities in Alameda County that will share millions of dollars.

DA O'Malley Opposes Changing Law On Gun Silencers

Currently violent offenders are barred from purchasing silencers.

Stay Away From Berkeley, City Officials Advise

Staying away from a planned rally "prevents those on the fringe from garnering attention to their causes, which is their primary goal."

Apology Issued Over Accidental Retweet By Alameda County Sheriff's Office

A department spokesman was doing research in advance of an upcoming protest when he accidentally hit the retweet button.

Deadline Approaches To Pay Property Taxes

Here's the link to look up your tax bill and to pay online.

Former Inmates To Benefit From $100 Million In Funding

The money is aimed at helping released prisoners gain access to employment, housing, education and other opportunities.

Albany Community Action Demands Stronger 'Sanctuary City' Resolution

Albany Community Action seeks a Sanctuary City resolution that is more than just symbolic.

Trump Tax-Release Protests Set Saturday In Bay Area

Politicians expected at the rallies planned for Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Santa Rosa. Defense-spending protest set in Palo Alto.