The city reconfirmed its negotiation agreement with African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG), a Black-led development team with dreams of bringing a WNBA franchise to the Town.
Author Archives: Azucena Rasilla
Azucena Rasilla is a bilingual journalist from East Oakland reporting in Spanish and in English, and a longtime reporter on Oakland arts, culture and community. As an independent local journalist, she has reported for KQED Arts, The Bold Italic, Zora and The San Francisco Chronicle. She was a writer and social media editor for the East Bay Express, helping readers navigate Oakland’s rich artistic and creative landscapes through a wide range of innovative digital approaches.
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All aboard the USS Potomac, a piece of history docked in Oakland’s Jack London Square
The famous Presidential Yacht is now under the leadership of one of Franklin. D. Roosevelt’s grandchildren.
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This week in Oakland: Dancing at Amber Lounge and Wine Wednesday at Kinfolx
Other events include the Lantern Festival, movie night at Dax Lee’s, and a sneak peek of the documentary ‘A Rising Tide.’
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Meet the Oakland woman giving mannequins a second life
For 20 years, Judi Henderson has been reducing waste by reselling the unwanted retail figurines through her business, Mannequin Madness.
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This week in Oakland: Lunar New Year Parade, and Big Gay Trivia with Amy Schneider
Other events include: The Way Back: An Evening of Poetry, 50 years of poster art at César E. Chávez library, and a chat with the authors of ‘The Riders Come Out at Night.’
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
‘A nice place’ where gun violence is too common, neighbors say after East Oakland mass shooting
We spoke to people who live and work near the Valero gas station in Millsmont where a shooting Monday night resulted in one death and several injuries.
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Meet the Oakland sign painter putting a fresh coat on a centuries-old craft
Patrick Piccolo is leaving his unique mark on storefronts across the Town.
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This week in Oakland: Lunar New Year Bazaar and the African American Museum and Library open house
Other events include the Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series, Peralta Hacienda park cleanup, and HOF inductions at Oakland Tech.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Update: Which Oakland parks are open?
Bay shoreline and delta parks have reopened, but some East Bay Regional Parks remain off limits to the public.
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Oakland Zoo doesn’t know when it will reopen after severe storm damage
The damage first caused by a torrential downpour on Dec. 31 can’t be assessed until it stops raining.
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How to prepare for this week’s atmospheric river storm
Here’s a list of resources for Oakland residents.
Posted inHow We Work
In 2022, Oakland events and social gatherings made a cautious return
Oaklandside arts & community reporter Azucena Rasilla reflects on a year that saw the city begin to reemerge from the pandemic.
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This week in Oakland: outdoor activities from now till the end of the year
Holiday magic at Picardy Drive, hike your way through the redwoods, and more.
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A winter COVID surge is on the horizon for Oakland
We spoke to Alameda County Public Health Department’s Dr. Joanna Locke about testing, masking, and other advice for a safe holiday gathering.
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This week in Oakland: ‘The Nutcracker’ both classic and reimagined, and Panther Skate Plaza’s 1-year anniversary
Other events include Rock the Ridge at McNally’s Irish Bar, and the women’s vocal ensemble Kitka at St. Paul’s Church.
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Teatro Jornalero sueña con presentarse en mas lugares
Los jornaleros detrás de la compañía de teatro de Oakland están buscando el apoyo de la comunidad para expandir sus esfuerzos.
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Teatro Jornalero aims to bring its immigrant stories to a larger audience
The day laborers behind the Oakland theater troupe are looking for community support to expand their reach.
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This week in Oakland: The symphony plays Earth, Wind & Fire, a chef’s book party at Bombera, and selfies with Santa at Jack London
Other events include a virtual Q&A about navigating OUSD schools, and a mental health pop-up at Oakland’s Own clothing store.
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‘It’s on all of us to preserve history’: Oakland historians are documenting The Town
Gene Anderson and Dorothy Londagin aren’t relying solely on social media to keep information available to the public.
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This week in Oakland: La Misa Negra at New Parish, The Cockettes at Piano Fight, and the final First Friday of 2022
Other events include a virtual Lake Merritt bird walk, and a fathers’ reading circle at the 81st Avenue library.