The results of the OaklandSeen mayoral poll are in. Will this election be a game changer – with ranked choice voting in the mix? Um, it’s not likely after all.

On Saturday, October 30th local elected officials, faith leaders, school parents will rally and canvas to GOTV in West Oakland in support of Measures BB and L.

Cesar Cruz, activist and educator with the Urban Services YMCA in Oakland discusses new expansions of the gang injunction in East Oakland, his plans to create a youth empowerment zone and getting help from Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu. Listen here.

OaklandSeen went to “Halloween Headquarters” aka The Party Warehouse near Jack London Square to see what’s going on for 2010. There were a few surprises…

Publisher Aimee Allison shares her passion for Oakland and explains why she founded OaklandSeen: to be a place where Oakland is seen…and heard.

The Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service recently announced their schedule for the first two games of the 2010 World Series.

With more than 25% of Oakland voters undecided on their top three choices for Oakland mayor, it’s time for a reader poll to discover what Oakland really thinks. Take a moment to tell us how you plan to vote and we’ll share the results.

On Saturday October 16, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Representative Barbara Lee conducted a day-long “Environmental Justice Tour” of Oakland, followed by a packed town hall meeting.

Prop. 23 would undermine California’s progress on environmental issues and would effectively REPEAL California’s landmark clean energy and climate solutions law.

We are pleased to announce the first installment of a cartoon series, “Oakland Seen” by local artist Alan Leon.