‘Town Landmarks: Abstract Oakland by Jorge Bejarano’ is the first of new programming by the museum’s executive director, Iliana Morton
Author Archives: Azucena Rasilla
Azucena Rasilla is an East Oakland native, a bilingual journalist 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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This week in Oakland: Guided bird walks at Lakeside Park, clean-up day at Peralta Hacienda
Other events include a Children’s Fairyland writing workshop, Youth Beat film screening, and the ‘Town Landmarks’ exhibit at Camron-Stanford House.
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This week in Oakland: a drag show on skates, and ‘Lockdown Comedy’
Other things to do include hiking at Huckleberry, walking at Mountain View Cemetery, and more skating at Mosswood.
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Having problems ordering your free rapid COVID-19 tests from USPS?
Roommates, large families, and live-work residents have encountered some challenges accessing tests from the federal government.
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This week in Oakland: trolls at the Bridgeview trail, bees at Lake Merritt, a date at the Rose Garden
Other activities include the Jack London Square Farmers Market and a clothing drive at Hip Hop for Change.
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Swap your cloth mask for a KN95 or N95. Rethink socializing. And more expert omicron advice
We asked UCSF’s Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo how Oakland can stay safe in the face of the latest COVID-19 variant.
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This week in Oakland: Animal adoptions, roller skating at Township Commons
Other recommendations include an online exhibit at Camron-Stanford House, a conversation with essayist José Vadi, and an immersive visit to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.
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Some Oakland bars, venues, and events are voluntarily pausing as omicron surges
North Light and The New Parkway have closed temporarily, and First Fridays pauses for January amid COVID concerns.
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Cautious returns and COVID vaccines: Reflecting on a year of arts and community reporting
Reporter Azucena Rasilla shares the backstories to some of her favorite articles of 2021.
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Local roller skaters have a vision for a ‘Panther Skate Plaza’
A roller skater collective wants to bring an outdoor rink to West Oakland’s DeFremery Park.