Hospital Capacity In Albany Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Alameda County and across CA.

Fireworks Near Me: Albany’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations near Albany and the East Bay.

Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon In Albany

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in Albany Thursday night and Friday before dawn.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Albany

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations near Albany and the East Bay.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Albany Area

There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby.

Alameda County Schools Participate In 'Bike To The Moon' Week

Students virtually celebrate May Bike Month by tracking the minutes and miles spent bicycling and on other physical activities.

Albany Couple To Celebrate 70th Anniversary

The Albany couple met in Europe amid German occupation during World War II.

Track Woes Halt BART Trains Friday

Alameda-Contra Costa Transit provided bus service during the disruptions, officials said.

Albany USD, Teachers Union Reach School Reopening Deal

Cornell, Marin, and Ocean View Elementary Schools will open for five days a week of modified instruction and Albany Middle School for four.

Albany Asian American Violence Hotline

Here's where to call if you are a victim or a witness to a hate crime.

Albany Protest Planned In Support Of School Reopening

The rally commemorates the one-year anniversary of school closures.

Albany Goodwill Store Slated For Closure And Layoffs

Goodwill Industries announced the closure of eight stores across Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.

Alameda County Library: AC Library Celebrates Art IS Education In March!

See the latest announcement from Alameda County Library.

Valentine's Day Clouds: Photo Of The Day

Celebrating a love of nature on Valentine's Day.

How To Find Girl Scout Cookies In Albany

Cookie season for the Girl Scouts of Northern California is currently underway.

Cleanup Underway Following Oil Spill From Chevron Refinery In Richmond

Emily Turner reports on the cleanup now underway and the investigation following the spill of hundreds of gallons of oil.

UK COVID VARIANT: 2 UC-Berkeley Students Diagnosed With Contagious COVID-19 UK Strain

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Call For Kindness: Teens In Albany Sought To Inspire

Kids in Albany have a chance at a $3,000 grant to jump-start their kindness projects.

COVID Vaccines: California Shifting To Age-Based Distribution Sparks Criticism

California's recent announcement that vaccine distribution will shift to an age-based system has upset disability advocates.

Give Albany Residents The Dignity Of A Sunday Supper

The Sunday Supper movement is catching on, but putting together a decent meal is a struggle for 216,000 people in Alameda County.

Albany Foodies, Book Lovers Unite To Read

"Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers" is the focus of a county-wide reading program that starts Monday.

Sunset Beyond San Francisco: Photo Of The Day

Photographer Jay Jones called this photo, "Brighter days."

Residents Asked Not To Feed Wild Turkeys Roaming Albany Streets

Don Ford reports on a group of wild turkeys that has made their home on the streets of Albany

COVID: Pandemic Sends Bay Area Rent Prices Plunging

"Joe Vazquez tells us which cities are experiencing the largest rent reductions in the country."

COVID: Beloved Albany Bowl Closing After 71 Years Due To Pandemic

An East Bay landmark and party spot for folks of all ages is closing its doors because of the pandemic.

Christmas Bird Count: How To Participate Near Albany

The Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count will go from Dec. 14 to Jan. 5.

Geminids, Best 2020 Meteor Show: Peaks Monday In Albany

Get far away from the city lights in Albany and take in the always-reliable Geminid meteor shower, known for its colorful fireballs.

Free Laptops Available For Disadvantaged In Albany

The program aims to help people find jobs through online workshops, job search, and more.

2 Meteor Showers Over Albany In December

On Dec. 21, there will be a rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, the closest since 1623 shortly after Galileo made his first telescope.

Trash Pickup Thanksgiving Week In Albany

The trash collectors plan to enjoy Thanksgiving Day with their families.

Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Albany & Nearby

Holly jolly still is on East Bay calendars as Christmas tree & menorah lightings, Santa visits, Nutcrackers & more proceed. Just differently

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks In Albany, Bay Area

The Leonid meteor shower, which has produced some of most intense meteor storms in history, has reached its peak.

Looting Caravan Suspects Storm Into Emeryville CVS Store; Armed Suspect Arrested

Emeryville police said at around 8:22 p.m. officers responded to a call of looting taking place at a CVS store.

Halloween Haunts, Fun & Pumpkin Patches 2020: Albany & East Bay

Halloween is still on the calendar! Check out event guide to corn mazes, trick-or-treats & more for most spook-tacular time of the year.

Rare Halloween Blue Moon Joins October Sky Over Albany

A full harvest moon and a full hunter’s blue Halloween moon bookend a month of meteor showers in the skies over Albany.

Twilight From The Freeway: Photo Of The Day

You don't need fancy equipment or a romantic setting to enjoy our wonderful world, simply an appreciation of your surroundings.

Albany FilmFest Screens Its 'Best Of The Best' Winning Movies

The decade of eclectic prizewinners are from filmmakers in East Bay & beyond. Something fun to do this week, and it's free!

Eye on Albany: Photos

Philip Havey snapped these photos around town and shared them via Albany Patch Neighbor Posts.

Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Alameda County

The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Alameda County, into an economic tailspin that’s felt at the dinner table.

Heat Wave: For Fire Weary Bay Area, Hot Labor Day Temps May Be Followed By Offshore Winds

The Weather Service has already declared an Excessive Heat Watch for most of the Bay Area away from the immediate coast, starting Saturday.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.