The Oakland restaurant wasn’t the only local spot that the Puerto Rican star and his team visited while in the Bay Area.
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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‘We Were Hyphy’ documentary makes its hometown debut at Oakland International Film Festival
The festival kicks off Sept. 15 at the Grand Lake Theater.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Election 2022: Oakland District 4 residents say public safety is a top concern
We spoke to a range of community members in D4 about the issues they care about most.
Posted inArts & Community
This week in Oakland: the return of Hella Gay at Crybaby, and Live in the Laurel
Other events include the 27th annual Creek to Bay Day, the Oakland International Film Festival, and Respect the Crown natural hair festival.
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We toured the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, which is still under renovation
The renamed Oakland Civic will open its doors in late spring 2023.
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This week in Oakland: BART’s 50th birthday party and Oaklash at Fairyland
Other events include The Crucible at the Oakland Theater Project a History Fair at Camron-Stanford House, and more.
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We talked to one of Oakland’s oldest voters about the A’s, ranked-choice voting, and past mayors
102-year-old John Brekke spoke candidly about the changes he’s seen in the city over the decades.
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Oakland gets not 1 but 2 large Pride celebrations for 2022
In its second year, Pridefest is expanding its celebration on Sept. 11 with three stages and an MPX (monkeypox) vaccine clinic.
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This week in Oakland: Oakland Pride, Hiero Day, and Roots Pride night
Other events include the Oakland Trans March, and a basketball and technology camp for youth.
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Oakland Voices celebrates past achievements while looking to the future
What started as an Oakland Tribune journalism training program is going strong with a fresh new look.
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BART is offering half-off fare discounts in September to celebrate its 50th anniversary
The transit system will also be hosting family events throughout the Bay Area.
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This week in Oakland: Fresh Jamz, vet tours at the Oakland Zoo, and Fools Circle Comedy
Other events include the ‘In the Banlieues/Centering the Margin: Oakland/Saint-Denis’ exhibit and an MPX (monkeypox) town hall.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Election 2022: Who is running for Oakland City Council District 4?
Two queer women of color—a small-business owner and a social justice attorney—want to represent Oakland from Panoramic Hill to Laurel.
Posted inArts & Community
This week in Oakland: live music at The Golden Bull, and The Black Neighborhood hike
Other events include the Black Liberation Walking Tour, meet and greet with UMBER, and the short film ‘Half-Day.’
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Meet the women who have been reuniting the McClymonds class of ’72 for the past 30 years
We talked to a trio of West Oakland alumni trying to preserve the legacy of the school and nearby DeFremery Park.
Posted inNosh Features
Oakland ice cream maker spins nostalgic Mexican flavors into delicious dessert
De La Creamery owner Stephanie De La Cruz is building her Instagram-based business on her sweetest childhood memories.
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This week in Oakland: Pomella Summerfest, Laurel Street Fair, and a mayoral candidates forum
Other events include: Intero Motion art show at Ale Industries and Power to the Hidden Parts at Pt. 2 Gallery.
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Guns to gardens: how Oakland community leaders are forging a message of peace
A grandmother, a church, the police, and a local blacksmith are teaming up to take guns off the street.
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This week in Oakland: Oakland Symphony at City Hall, Hella Plants Market
Other events include Fire & Grace at St. Paul Lutheran Church, a 67 Sueños mural unveiling, and an OPL summer celebration for kids.
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This week in Oakland: Ceasefire night walk, and National Night Out
Other events include karaoke at Emporium, a summer night market at Restore Oakland, and The Peripatetic Players at Dimond Park.
