AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Albany California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/albany-ca 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/albany-ca https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:15:22 -0600 WMAC RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM It has come to the attention of the City that some members of the Albany community may have erroneously https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-wmac-residential-recycling-program-31502272-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-wmac-residential-recycling-program-31502272-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 On Friday, December 9th 2022, at approximately 11:41 pm the Albany Police Communications Center started to receive calls about gunshots in the https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-community-notification-december-10-2022-31503462-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-community-notification-december-10-2022-31503462-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The following information is intended to serve as a helpful reminder regarding safety tips to utilize during the holiday season when  an increase https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-community-notification-december-16-2022-31507014-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-community-notification-december-16-2022-31507014-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Albany is seeking applicants to serve on Advisory Bodies to the City Council. Positions are vacant on ALL Advisory Bodies. Please visit https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-apply-for-advisory-body-vacancies-31509105-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-apply-for-advisory-body-vacancies-31509105-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 StopWaste is offering grants to nonprofits and businesses in Alameda County with a total of $1.1 million available in funding for projects in six https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-11-million-in-grant-funding-available-for-waste-prevention-31518811-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-11-million-in-grant-funding-available-for-waste-prevention-31518811-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The installation of a pilot two-way bikeway on Adams Street (between Clay and Buchanan) and on Kains Avenue (between Brighton and Marin) is expected https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-kains-and-adams-bikeway-pilot-project-update-31525750-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-kains-and-adams-bikeway-pilot-project-update-31525750-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Community Notification: Statement on Tyre Nichols I am saddened that this notice must be sent out, but I want to address the violence inflicted on https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-community-notification-statement-on-tyre-nichols-31526425-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-community-notification-statement-on-tyre-nichols-31526425-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Albany Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider making a recommendation to the Albany City Council to https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-housing-element-update-to-general-plan-31526703-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-housing-element-update-to-general-plan-31526703-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Crime Prevention Tips for Businesses and Commercial Properties Due to the recent commercial burglaries in Albany, the Albany Police Department https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-crime-prevention-tips-for-businesses-and-commercial-properties-31535213-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-crime-prevention-tips-for-businesses-and-commercial-properties-31535213-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Recently several businesses on Solano have been the victims of vandalism by having their windows broken and some have even been burglarized. https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-mayors-statement-recent-vandalism-incidents-31537117-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-mayors-statement-recent-vandalism-incidents-31537117-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Albany is in the process of updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and is seeking public input. Review the draft 2023 https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-draft-2023-local-hazard-mitigation-plan-update-31543244-albany-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-albany-news-draft-2023-local-hazard-mitigation-plan-update-31543244-albany-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein, as well as Representatives Raul Ruiz and Juan Vargas, (all https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-feinstein-ruiz-vargas-applaud-historic-250-million-federal-investment-at-the-salton-sea-31496392-ventura-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-feinstein-ruiz-vargas-applaud-historic-250-million-federal-investment-at-the-salton-sea-31496392-ventura-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 During Native American Heritage Month, California honors and lifts up the enduring perseverance, diverse cultures and excellence of all the people who https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-newsom-proclaims-native-american-heritage-month-2022-31496465-oakland-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-newsom-proclaims-native-american-heritage-month-2022-31496465-oakland-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) welcomed Tom Nagle to his Washington, D.C. office to serve as Chief of Staff. https://www.americantowns.com/news/dr-ruiz-announces-senate-veteran-tom-nagle-as-new-chief-of-staff-31496564-hemet-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/dr-ruiz-announces-senate-veteran-tom-nagle-as-new-chief-of-staff-31496564-hemet-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-statement-on-senate-passage-of-marriage-equality-legislation-31496917-livermore-ca.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/padilla-statement-on-senate-passage-of-marriage-equality-legislation-31496917-livermore-ca.html Government and Politics Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600