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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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This week in Oakland: StorySlam, a conversation with chef Tu David Phu, and dance battles with the Turffeinz
Other events include Smartbomb and a tour of the original Parkway Theater.
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In downtown Oakland, 30+ storefronts display art celebrating Black joy
The multimedia installation along Broadway features work from more than 20 local Black artists.
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The Fox Theater is having a soft reopening with a block party on Telegraph Avenue
The iconic music venue won’t fully reopen until September, but it will be co-hosting an outdoor skate party in Uptown on August 7.
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This week in Oakland: movie night at Liberation Park, Fruitvale Markets, and Jingletown reads
Other events include SPACES at City Hall and Frank Ogawa, and the Summer Sounds concert series at City Center.
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4 local DJs want to take you on a musical journey through Oakland’s neighborhoods
DJs D Sharp, Zita, Lady Ryan, and Fuze are part of YR Media’s “Surround Sound: Oakland.”
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Peralta Hacienda Historical Park restarts summer camp
The park is going through an internal transformation to continue serving the local community.
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Skaters take over Frank Ogawa Plaza
The Oakland Rollers are part of a coalition of rollerskater, rollerblader, and skateboarder groups making noise for more recreational spaces in Oakland.
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Travel is back: Here’s what to expect at Oakland International Airport
I took my first post-vaccination vacation. Here’s what it was like if you’re planning one, too.
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Watch: What’s next for the arts in Oakland?
The Oaklandside’s arts and community reporter, Azucena Rasilla, spoke with Kev Choice and Favianna Rodriguez about the art scene’s future and how the community can help support it.
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The Oakland Museum of California is back. Here’s a preview of what’s new
Redesigned gardens, works by local artists, and a new café led by Tanya Holland greet guests at the reopened OMCA.
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Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland this year
Now that the state has reopened, we compiled a list of events where you can gather in person with friends on June 19, 2021.
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Cómo reportamos sobre la vida de Mario González
Nuestra sala de redacción se esfuerza por informar responsablemente y con mucho cuidado sobre la vida de aquellas personas afectadas por violencia. Queríamos compartir más sobre nuestro enfoque de esta historia.
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How we reported on the life of Mario Gonzalez
Striving to report responsibly on the lives of people impacted by violence requires great care. We wanted to share more on our approach to this story.
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‘Blindspotting’ TV series is a love letter to Oakland, women of color, and local filmmaking
Filmed partly in Oakland, the spinoff of the acclaimed movie makes its streaming debut on STARZ this Sunday.
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Grand Lake Theater is back. A behind-the-scenes look at what’s new—and what’s exactly the same
We were on hand at Oakland’s beloved theater as it opened its doors for the first time in 15 months.
Posted inOaklandside
Más allá del video: La vida de Mario González
Este artículo fue traducido por Azucena Rasilla. Read in English. Nota del editor: lea más sobre como reportamos esta historia. Si fuera un domingo cualquiera, Mario González se habría levantado temprano para ayudar a su hermano menor Efraín de 23 años, que tiene autismo, a bañarse y prepararse para el día. Luego, Mario habría omelets con […]
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Beyond the video: The life of Mario Gonzalez
A video of the Oakland resident’s death is all most people know of him. His friends and family remember him as a caretaker, mentor, and role model.
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How Oakland’s Street Level Health Project navigated the pandemic year
As more immigrants, day laborers, and elders sought the Fruitvale nonprofit’s services, it forged new partnerships to offer mobile clinics and more.
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Check out these 11 Oakland-based filmmakers
While we eagerly await the release of the locally filmed show ‘Blindspotting,’ here’s a list of projects by Oakland filmmakers you can stream right now.
