Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Fri, 4 May at 7:39pm.

We couldn't actually find a proclamation on the city website, but Mayor Jean Quan held a press conference this week to publicize a project called  "Get Connected Oakland!" that is meant to underscore the city's interest in providing more tech access and skills to local residents.

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 1 May at 7:07am.

By Brian Kennedy

Oakland’s Koreatown/Northgate - KONO - neighborhoods will celebrate its new name and the city’s 160th anniversary with a pre-Art Murmur gathering at Shadraven Studios.

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Tue, 24 Apr at 4:23am.

With May Day just around the corner, Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan Monday unveiled new plans for dealing with large public demonstrations.

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 18 Jan at 8:11am.

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 9:25am.

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 4:05pm.

(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 11:50am.

"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 2:22am.

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