Bay shoreline and delta parks have reopened, but some East Bay Regional Parks remain off limits to the public.
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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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.
Posted inHealth & Environment
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.
Posted inHealth & Environment
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.
Posted inArts & Community
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.
Posted inArts & Community
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.
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This week in Oakland: 90s and 2000s jam at Starline, jazz at Piedmont Piano Company, and metal at Elbo Room
Other events include a Lake Merritt clean-up with the Trash Falcons and drink-and-draw with Oakland Art Library at Crooked City Cider.
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Culture Makers: What would it take for Oakland to become a filmmaking hub?
We’ll be joined on Dec. 15 by award winning filmmakers Benjamin Mulholland, Laura Wagner, and Peter Nicks. Plus musical guest Satya.
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‘Trash Falcons’ have cleaned up over 11 tons of garbage in Oakland
The neighborhood trash clean-up group hopes to inspire other Oakland residents to do the same
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This week in Oakland: Tree planting on Bancroft Ave., Temescal Roots community event, and Pardee House Museum tours
Other events include a virtual rally to support the WNBA coming to Oakland, and a virtual tour and talk about the East Bay’s historic ‘tank houses.’
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland City Council races: Janani Ramachandran declares victory in District 4
Nikki Fortunato Bas and Kevin Jenkins maintain comfortable leads in districts 2 and 6, respectively.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Who’s leading the Oakland City Council races?
Three candidates have established large leads, but a majority of ballots remain to be counted.
Posted inArts & Community
This week in Oakland: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ movie premiere and Moxy Hotel theme party
Other events include The Kon-Tiki’s 5th anniversary, Native Comedy Night at Mills/Northeastern, and a Selena tribute at CryBaby.
Posted inArts & Community
This week in Oakland: Day of the Dead at EastSide Arts Alliance and ‘Whiplash’ at OSA
Other events include a book launch for ‘It Takes A Village: Tiny Houses, Big Voices,’ a park renaming to honor Wilma Chan, and new game night at The New Parkway.
