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In this issue:
Oakland’s election results (so far)
Glowfari returns to the Oakland Zoo this weekend
Free food in Cloud Park
6 minute read today.
- see ya at the bottom.
Today’s Partner
Too shy to speak Spanish in a big class?
Same. That’s why this one’s tiny.
Easy Spanish Para Ti (the same Spanish school I go to) is launching Tiny Spanish Club: live online classes with just 3-5 adult beginners.
Fewer people = more time actually speaking. Plus friendly feedback from your teacher and practical Spanish for travel, everyday life, and chatting with your neighbors.
Founding-student offer: 4 weekly classes for $199 total
Weekday mornings, 9-11am PT (you’ll help pick the time)
Max 5 spots per group
Join the list below to learn more.
Your Weekend
Things to do in Oakland Nov. 5-8
Hand-picked events for your weekend.
FEATURED EVENT
A queer concert spotlighting the Bay’s next wave of artists
KQED Live is taking over Oakstop for a night to showcase some of the Bay’s freshest queer artists. The night includes a vogue workshop with Sir JoQ, an artist conversation, then sets from Hugo de la Lune, MicahTron, zen rocker, and King Isis. | Thursday, Nov. 19, 7pm. Oakstop, 2323 Broadway. $24. Get Tickets →
FEATURED EVENT
Float through space at a 360° sound show in Oakland
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first picture of Earth taken from space with a far out “multi-sensory” experience. Step into a 360-degree sphere of light and 3D sound with KQED’s resident sound artist Christopher Willits. He’ll be mixing ambient soundscapes with rocket launch footage and the hum of space. | This Friday, Nov. 6, 6pm. The Loom, 2150 Livingston St. $55. Get Tickets →
Want more events?
Looking for the full weekend calendar? See every Oakland event happening this weekend →
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Town Election
Oakland’s election results (so far)
Ballots are still being counted, so these are early, unofficial numbers, but a few measures and elections have been called. (Numbers) = Votes.
Mayor:
Barbara Lee, 84.2% (61,694)
Julius Robinson, 6.3% (4,638)
Mindy Ruth Pechenuk, 4.7% (3,452)
Measure EE (strong mayor):
Passing, Yes 73.7% (53,600)
No 26.2% (19,065)
Measure FF (foreclosure transfer tax):
Passing, Yes 79.2% (56,505)
No 20.7% (14,753)
Council, District 2:
Charlene Wang, 65.6% (5,900)
Nate Adams, 34.3% (3,091)
Council, District 4:
Janani Ramachandran (unopposed) — BTW, I might run next time.
Council, District 6:
Kevin Jenkins, 82.6% (7,315)
Nancy Sidebotham, 17.3% (1,540)
City Auditor:
Michael Houston (unopposed)
Schools
The ranked-choice results are in (these are final-round totals), and all 3 OUSD incumbents are trailing.
OUSD Board, District 2:
Arielle Fleisher, 53.4% (4,535)
Jennifer Brouhard, 46.5% (3,943)
OUSD Board, District 4: Ranked-choice flipped this one.
Kathryn Camp, 53.8% (7,978)
Mike Hutchinson, 46.1% (6,831)
Sylvia Pfeiffer Williams, eliminated
OUSD Board, District 6:
Alexandra Williams, 56% (4,633)
Valarie Bachelor, 43.9% (3,637)
Leana Powell, eliminated
Peralta Colleges, Area 5:
Cindi Reiss, 55.7% (10,277)
Sandra Weese, 44.2% (8,151)
Transit
BART, District 4:
Robert Raburn, 67.7% (30,126)
Luis Reynoso, 32.2% (14,331)
Regional Measure RTM (transit sales tax):
Passing, Yes 61.7% (737,398)
No 38.2% (456,356)
Town Poll
Speaking of the election…
After voting, do you think Oakland is on the right path?
Last week’s results: Is $100K a year enough to live comfortably in Oakland?
No (73%)
Yes (27%)
Thanks to all who left comments on last week’s poll. Most of you said no, but it depends on how you define “comfortably.”
Also, that poll received the all-time most votes. Y’all like the polls spicy.
And that’s a wrap for the week.
Thanks for reading.
I’m nursing a case of the stomach flu courtesy of my children. Watch out, friends.
Also, enjoy this good weather.
See you in town,
-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly
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