Both arts organizations say they’re readying to make triumphant returns to the Paramount Theatre in October.
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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Oakland Feather River Camp will welcome back a smaller number of campers this summer
Despite financial setbacks caused by the pandemic, the popular camp will not raise its fees.
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‘Too much, too soon’: Why these Oakland music venues will wait until summer to re-open
State guidelines allow clubs in Alameda County to resume indoor shows on April 15. We spoke to several owners who explained why they won’t.
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‘It’s also for other people’: An essential worker explains why she got vaccinated
Food industry worker Casey Rebecca Nunes chose to get her shots at the Oakland coliseum.
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Grandmother’s hospitalization over the holidays convinced this East Oakland family to get vaccinated
Despite their concerns about the vaccine, the Laster-Leon family knew it would protect their loved ones.
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‘I want our community spaces to be safe’: Why one East Oaklander got vaccinated
For entrepreneur and cannabis activist Chaney Turner, being a family caregiver was reason enough to get the vaccine.
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What’s the last Oakland adventure you had?
From concerts at the Fox Theater to dinners in Jack London Square, Oakland residents are eager for a post-pandemic life.
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Fairyland reopens its doors in time for spring
After closing in December, the Oakland theme park is welcoming back eager families looking to explore its magic.
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Here’s how to join a virtual discussion about Oakland’s next city budget
Mayor Libby Schaaf is hosting a summit to hear from Oaklanders about their priorities.
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A new Instagram account is giving history fans another way to learn about Oakland
Nearly a year into the pandemic, it’s safe to say most Oaklanders haven’t been getting out of the house the way they used to. They’re also probably spending a lot more time online. It should come as no surprise then, that one Instagram account to gain popularity in recent months is “Secret Oakland,” a collection […]