Good morning! A new petition is circling the internet to reopen Oakland’s Mountain View Cemetery to 7 days a week.

Quick refresher: Prior to the pandemic, the cemetery was open 7 days a week to visitors. After the pandemic, the cemetery remained closed due to a dispute with the City of Oakland over unpaid permit violations — fines rumored to be as high as 7 figures. Ouch.

Now, some locals are organizing to get the board of trustees to reverse the decision. FWIW the cemetery IS open 3 days a week: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am - 5pm. But if you’ve ever walked the grounds, you’d understand why it’s missed.

In more lively news:

• Glowfari is back with NEW lanterns

• First Friday Magic

• OUSD gets budget approval, kinda, sorta… not really.

Go get ‘em tiger.

Your East Bay Event Lineup

Our curated list of events for families, couples, and everyone in-between. Got an event you’d like to promote? Send us a reply.

Friday

Oakland Zoo’s Glowfari Returns Friday

Sneak some wine in a cup, throw the kids in a stroller, and go gaga for the lights. It’s time again for every Oakland family’s yearly pilgrimage to the Zoo’s after-hours Glowfari. Members get 10% off. | Nov. 7 through Jan. 25. Oakland Zoo. See Details →

Holy S#!t Magic Show

Yes, it’s First Friday tomorrow. And yes, there’s a magic show apparently. All Out Comedy Theater located in DT Oakland hosts magician Sean Francisco and mentalist Jake Berg. | Friday, Doors @ 8pm. 2550 Telegraph Ave. Oakland. See Details →

Saturday

The Tipping: An experiential art party

We love bringing you events you might not hear about. Case in point: The Tipping. From the description, “Experience an evening of immersive performance… surrounded by sound, movement and visual projection art. One night only. | Saturday, 6:30 to 8pm. BANDALOOP Studio, 1801, 18th St. Oakland. Tickets from $24 →

Tinker Faire @ Aurora School

Located on the other side of Holy Names High School is the Aurora School — an independent K-8 school. Join them in their annual Tinker Faire showcasing hands-on STEM activities for all ages. | Saturday, 1:30 to 4pm. Aurora School, Upper Rockridge. See Details →

Holiday Lights Celebration @ Fourth Street Shops

If you’re eager for the Holiday season, break out the cocoa — they’re lighting the lights at Fourth Street. Enjoy 3 blocks of lights plus a magic show and complimentary hot bevies at cookies. NICE. | Saturday, 5 to 7pm. Fourth Street Shopping Center, Berkeley. See Details →

Sunday

Dare To Be Square West

If you’ve got a need for square dancing (because who doesn’t?), Sunday you’re getting your chance as the Dare To Be Square West makes it’s way to Berkeley. The event features traditional dance workshops and bands from across the nation. | Saturday & Sunday. Full schedule at link. Ashkenaz, Berkeley. See Details →

Monday

Savor Oakland’s Cocktail Week Kick-off Party

Not every week do we share “weekday” events, but this one is too good to pass. Oakland’s Cocktail Week kicks off at Lucy Blue — the swanky DT cocktail spot with a dress code. We’ll drop more events next week. | Monday, 7 to 9pm. Lucy Blue, Oakland. See Details →

Stories from The Bay

The CA college savings account nobody is using — Created in 2022, the $2B program aimed at closing the college access gap for low-income families has only been used by 15% of the 5 million eligible.

OUSD gets its budget approved, but it’s complicated — After finally paying off a loan from 2003 to get OUSD out of insolvency last year, the school district is back in hot water. The TLDR; the budget is approved this year, but the council needs to make harsh cuts next year.

SF RV-parking ban took effect Sunday — The 2-hour limit on RV parking in SF took effect last Saturday, but the effects are expected to be limited as most living in RVs have taken a 6-month extension.

OAK airport achieves Level 4 carbon accreditation — The “best airport in the Bay” is now one of the most environmentally friendly. The accreditation comes after the OAK airport transition 40% of it’s vehicles to alt. fuels and 75% of all energy from alt. sources.

Town Pet of The Week

Meet Trixie from Cleveland Heights

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Aaaaaaand that’s lunch.

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-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly

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