🌱 Patch AM: Albany man faces 18 sex crime charges after Talbot Avenue search.

Coming up on the Albany Patch calendar: Grin & Bear It Featuring Daniel Franzese

🌱 Patch AM: East Bay Man Accused Of Tying Up And Raping Victim, Faces 18 Sex Crime Charges

Coming up on the Albany Patch calendar: Grin & Bear It Featuring Daniel Franzese

East Bay Man Accused Of Tying Up And Raping Victim, Faces 18 Sex Crime Charges

Court records show 18 sex crime charges, along with allegations of firearm use, threats and false imprisonment.

🌱 Patch AM: Why one expert says Albany cats really do need that tree.

Also check out Grin & Bear It Featuring Daniel Franzese on the Albany Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Little Dance Party and 11 more events

Spotted on the Albany calendar: The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde

🌱 Patch AM: Albany resident listed in new round of California court public notices

You won’t want to miss El Cerrito Free Folk Festival on the Albany Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Golden Gate Fields’ closure could reshape Albany’s waterfront and city budget

And check out The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde on the Albany Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How will Albany’s Golden Gate Fields remake change your shoreline access?

Coming up: The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde on the Albany Patch calendar

Independence at Home Presents Fall Prevention - a Free Virtual Class 2-3 pm September 8

September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Falls are avoidable by keeping physically fit and by taking precautions in the home.

Classical piano instruction for students eager to develop their artistry

Through thoughtful guidance and individualized curriculum, students develop artistry, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for music.

UPS Worker And Mother Of Five Killed By Falling Packages: Report

The neice of the woman killed in a UPS accident set up a GoFundMe to help pay for funeral services and the care of five children.

DUI Suspected In Fatal Crash That Pushed Car Over I-80

A pileup on the I-80 in the Albany area sent a car rolling off the freeway to the street below, killing one person and closing the freeway.

Discover Everyday Confidence with Seamless Comfort and Support

Experience all-day confidence with seamless bras that offer ultimate comfort, perfect fit, and gentle support for your everyday wear.

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.

Bay Area Lab Utilizes AI In Search For Next Effective Weight Loss Drug

Richard Yu, along with his staff of scientists, is generating billions of yeast cells out of his biotech lab in Emeryville.

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.

Flood Watch Issued For Albany

The National Weather Service flood watch goes into effect at noon on Friday.

1st Time Homebuyer Class Open To Albany Residents

Attendees will learn how to create a budget, repair credit, learn about the escrow process and how to find a lender.

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.

Alameda County's New DA To Be Chosen

How to contact Albany's Supervisor by 11 a.m. Tuesday to let him know whether you want a progressive DA, or one who is tough on crime.

Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Albany?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.

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.

Albany Road Conditions 'At Risk' In New Report

Conditions improved slightly from the previous year.

Albany Pet Owners Can Access SPCA Telemedicine Service

The virtual consultations aim to make pet care easier and more accessible. Do you just need a prescription to use online for preventatives?

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.

East Bay Delegate Excited To Witness History At The DNC In Chicago

"Seeing many good friends. And it's…it's incredible. It's like being home," Kath Delany said. "This is our Super Bowl!"

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.