Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Thu, 17 Nov at 7:39am.

It's not happening. On Tuesday, in the special election, Oakland voters resoundingly defeated three ballot measures that would have given  $60 million in parcel taxes to City Hall and more discretionary power to city government.

Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Tue, 21 Jun at 12:44am.

Tonight's City Council meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall at 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. You can also watch the meetings on KTOP (local channel 10) and streaming online.

Here are our top five to watch tonight:

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Wed, 5 Jan at 8:36am.

On a sunny morning that had a slight chill in the air, Oakland Mayor Jean Quan retraced her steps and forged new ones.

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Tue, 4 Jan at 9:39am.

\It was a night of celebration as more than 700 residents, supporters, and musicians joined Mayor Jean Quan on Sunday evening at the Chabot Space & Science Center.

Article by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 1 Nov at 10:40pm.

Mayoral Race

Blog entry by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Wed, 25 Aug at 1:49pm.

You ever wonder what exactly marks the beginning of a political race?  Is it when Oakland's candidates for mayor begin raising and asking for large amounts of cash? Is it when the filing deadline arrives (August)? Is it when local media starts to talk about dollar amounts raised and the editorializing and framing begins?