City of Oakland · Oakland, CA United States

Joining San Francisco and San Jose, Oakland makes up one-third of Northern California's "Golden Triangle." With a diverse population of more than 400,000, it has long been a hub of the higher educated and the business elite, ranking eighth in the country in overall educational achievement, third in the number of women-owned businesses, and it was once named the 10th best US city for business by Forbes. Environmental policies have helped Oakland go "green" over the past decade. The city has an annual budget of about $1 billion and is served by its mayor and eight council members. It is home to the NBA's Golden State Warriors and national historic landmark Lake Merritt. To read the full description, subscribe now.