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 LHMP here. The City is required to have a CalOES- and FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in order…

Recently several businesses on Solano have been the victims of vandalism by having their windows broken and some have even been burglarized. Thankfully, no one was injured but these crimes do create a significant unanticipated cost for our business…

Crime Prevention Tips for Businesses and Commercial Properties Due to the recent commercial burglaries in Albany, the Albany Police Department (APD) is providing safety and crime prevention tips intended to serve local businesses and commercial…

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 Mr. Tyre Nichols by five former members of the Memphis Police Department. The brutal actions…

The City of Albany Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider making a recommendation to the Albany City Council to approve an update to the Housing Element portion of the Albany General Plan pursuant to State law. The…

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 to be completed by January 31, 2023. The pilot project is intended to provide a safer north-south…

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 categories. The focus is on innovative approaches to preventing waste in Alameda County and supporting…

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 the Boards, Commissions, & Committees web page for more information. Apply Now! Complete the…

The following information is intended to serve as a helpful reminder regarding safety tips to utilize during the holiday season when an increase in crime may occur. The Albany Police Department will also be working to provide increased patrols to…

On Friday, December 9th 2022, at approximately 11:41 pm the Albany Police Communications Center started to receive calls about gunshots in the area of Portland Ave and Cornell Ave. Albany Police officers responded to the area to investigate. The…

WMAC RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM It has come to the attention of the City that some members of the Albany community may have erroneously received a mailer detailing the City of Berkeley's recycling programs, rather than the City of Albany's…

Earlier this year, the City of Albany introduced the Albany eGift Card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local. With this eGift Card, you can send your friends and family a fun gift or splurge on…

Halloween Safety Tips Reflective Band Giveaway to Albany Trick-or-Treaters! On Halloween, October 31st, the Albany Police Department will be out greeting Community Members and giving away reflective bands on City streets during the…

Grant Period Closes on October 31, 2022 The Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant Program is providing funding to small businesses in the county that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible brick-and-mortar businesses can…

This morning, the Albany Police Department was alerted by the Albany Unified School District that members of their Albany High School faculty received email messages that contained offensive comments and language of a threat at the high school for…

New County Grant Program for Small Businesses The Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant Program launched on Monday, October 10. The program is providing funding to small businesses in the county that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19…

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS There has been a rise in catalytic converter thefts from vehicle exhaust systems throughout California and the East Bay. The Albany Police Department is doing all that it can to detect, deter, and interdict catalytic…

The Albany Police Department has been seeing an increase in phone scams occurring to community members within Albany. Below are some tips and information regarding phone and email scams: The Albany Police Department, or any law enforcement agency,…

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SAHA AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FINANCING The City has worked with Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) since 2018 to develop a City owned parcel for an affordable housing project. The Albany Family Housing Development…

October is Crime Prevention Month McGruffWhen it comes to the safety of your family and your neighborhood, a combined team effort with your community is the best way to go. Working with your neighbors, you can help prevent crime and create a safer…

On Monday, August 15, 2022, at approximately 7:01 PM, Albany Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the 400 block of Jackson on a report of a suspicious vehicle (an older model black Acura). Albany officers responded and located the vehicle…

Albany Crossing Guards In light of the reopening of Ocean View Elementary School and temporary closure of Marin Elementary School for construction, the Albany Police Department has been working with our crossing guard vendor to select locations to…

The City of Albany is currently updating the Housing Element portion of the City’s General Plan. This is a state-mandated plan that identifies how the City will accommodate its existing and future housing needs. The working draft of the…

Per new state law, SB 1383, businesses must place color-coded and labeled compost and recycling containers next to all indoor garbage containers. Businesses that do not comply with this new state mandate are subject to enforcement and fines. To…

The Household Hazardous Waste program is sponsoring a free one-day event in Albany on Sunday, July 31 for residents of Alameda County. Please note that mattresses will not be accepted at this event. Appointments are required in order to keep a…

As the weather heats up and people are out more, it is important to take steps that will help to prevent potentially dangerous traffic situations. To help our community remain safe, the Albany Police Department would like to share some safe driving…

The City of Albany would like to provide some initial information regarding the fires in the Albany Hill area on Sunday, June 26th as well as recognize preparation, training, and mitigation efforts done by City departments and neighboring agencies…

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The City of Albany along with the Albany Police want to remind the community that ALL fireworks are illegal in the City of Albany. Even fireworks that are labeled “Safe and Sane” are prohibited and pose a dangerous fire hazard. Help…

As the weather heats up and people are out more, it is important to take steps that will help to prevent potentially dangerous traffic situations. To help our community remain safe, the Albany Police Department would like to share some safe driving…

Crime—burglary, robbery, vandalism, shoplifting, employee theft, and fraud—costs businesses billions of dollars each year. Crime can be particularly devastating to businesses. In light of recent burglaries, the Albany Police Department…

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, at approximately 03:52 AM, Albany Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the 1000 block of Talbot on a report of an in progress catalytic converter theft. Albany officers responded and located the suspect vehicle…

Albany Police Department - Community Notification Pedestrian Safety Tips As the weather gets better and people are out on foot more, it is important to take steps that will help to remain safe from potentially dangerous traffic situations and…

On the afternoon of May 26, 2022 Berkeley Police Department arrested Tommy Lee Giles Jr., a 44 year-old Berkeley resident, for a sexual assault case in their city. Albany and Berkeley detectives have been working closely together as we investigated…

The City of Albany and Albany Police Department would like to recognize our community’s concerns about the recent crimes in and around Albany, as well as the senseless mass shootings that continue to take place around our nation. We share…