TRENDING: Why artists leave San Francisco for Oakland The Chutes trade hardcore for jangle pop—and a little romance How the SAVE America Act could complicate voting for women French film noir gems sparkle in Berkeley Social Eyes: Week of Aug. 6-12 BREAKING NEWS: Perata Slips Silently Into the Night By Nov 11, 2010 Share FacebookTwitterLinkedin Former state senator Don Perata said Thursday morning he will step back into the role of citizen and do whatever he can for the City of Oakland and its new Mayor-Elect, Jean Quan. LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Please sign me up for the newsletter Yes No Previous articleBreaking News: Report: Perata Concedes DefeatNext articleHappy Veterans Day: War and Conscience 19,846FansLike17,807FollowersFollow61,790FollowersFollow