Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 18 Jan at 7:11am.

Disgruntled Oakland residents and their political pals may be lining up to organize themselves to run a robust "Recall Jean Quan" campaign, but that doesn't mean the anti-Quan groups are either well-organized or working harmoniously together.

Article by Jesse Douglas All....
Last updated at Sun, 15 Jan at 8:25am.

For some months now, our friends over at Occupy Oakland have appeared to be changing their focus from opposing the banking and financial industry-where they began-to opposing the government of the City of Oakland, and, most especially, the Oakland Police Department.
          

Blog entry by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Tue, 3 Jan at 3:05pm.

(Editor's Note: As we end 2011 and move into a New Year, the Oakland Local staff and featured contributors would like to share some of our favorite stories, experiences and thoughts over the last 12 months.)

Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Sat, 31 Dec at 10:50am.

"Twenty-eleven" was a tumultuous, even turbulent year for Oakland – a roller coaster ride from a political standpoint, to be sure.

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Thu, 22 Dec at 1:22am.

It was close to midnight before the fireworks really began in the Oakland City Council chambers Tuesday night.

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Sat, 17 Dec at 7:19am.

Mayor Jean Quan announced Thursday that as part of an effort to stimulate shopping in Oakland’s commercial districts, the city will offer free parking for the next two Saturdays - Dec. 17 and 24.

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Fri, 16 Dec at 6:58am.

In an interview Thursday, Quan said she is is shutting down her Facebook fan page - a move that comes in response to "misogynist and racist" posts that have flooded the site over the last few weeks.

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Sun, 4 Dec at 12:23am.

With Occupy Oakland now at a simmer instead of a hot flame, Oakland Mayor Jean Quan is hoping  to turn a corner and get her administration back on a regular rhythm.