With the election less than two weeks away, we're diving into local races. On Tuesday we highlighted San Francisco. Today, we're focusing on Berkeley where the politics are always passionate.

Incumbent Mayor Tom Bates is running against five challengers. There's also a no-sitting measure on the ballot, and a plan to allow more commercial development in West Berkeley.

Host Cy Musiker talks with Frances Dinkelspiel, co-founder of the website Berkeleyside, a KQED News Associate.