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.

Were you so worried about loved ones back East that you stayed glued to Hurricane Irene coverage?

As this colossal storm subsides, come on back to the here and now. We’ve compiled our most-viewed articles to help you catch up on what’s been happening in Oakland.