Oakland voters went to the polls Tuesday to select a new mayor, new councilmember and weigh in on a measure that would increase the local sales tax. Polls in the special election was open from 7 a.m.

Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations. With disturbingly high crime rates and startling budget shortfalls, Oakland needs not only a new mayor but also fresh City Council ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Charlene Wang grew up spending weekends in Oakland's Chinatown with her grandparents. Now, she's preparing to represent the area as Oakland's new District 2 city council member. "The ...