Jean Quan can breathe easier over recall—maybe

One of three groups trying to recall Mayor Jean Quan gave up the effort yesterday. Charles Pine of the Committee to Recall Jean Quan and Restore Oakland said that without paid canvassers, it was clear the group wouldn’t collect the 20,000 signatures needed by a May 14 deadline.

Add: That leaves two groups—and only one considered to have a shot at succeeding. Committee to Recall Mayor Quan Now has hired a campaign consultant and is paying people to gather signatures, the Oakland Tribune says.