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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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Bad Bunny’s crew showed La Perla restaurant some love before rocking the Coliseum

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

The Oakland restaurant wasn’t the only local spot that the Puerto Rican star and his team visited while in the Bay Area.

Posted inArts & Community

‘We Were Hyphy’ documentary makes its hometown debut at Oakland International Film Festival

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla September 14, 2022September 14, 2022

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

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla and Brandy Collins September 13, 2022September 14, 2022

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

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla September 13, 2022September 13, 2022

Other events include the 27th annual Creek to Bay Day, the Oakland International Film Festival, and Respect the Crown natural hair festival.

Posted inArts & Community

We toured the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, which is still under renovation

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

The renamed Oakland Civic will open its doors in late spring 2023.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: BART’s 50th birthday party and Oaklash at Fairyland

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Other events include The Crucible at the Oakland Theater Project a History Fair at Camron-Stanford House, and more.

Posted inArts & Community

We talked to one of Oakland’s oldest voters about the A’s, ranked-choice voting, and past mayors

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla September 2, 2022September 2, 2022

102-year-old John Brekke spoke candidly about the changes he’s seen in the city over the decades.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland gets not 1 but 2 large Pride celebrations for 2022

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

In its second year, Pridefest is expanding its celebration on Sept. 11 with three stages and an MPX (monkeypox) vaccine clinic.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: Oakland Pride, Hiero Day, and Roots Pride night

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

Other events include the Oakland Trans March, and a basketball and technology camp for youth.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland Voices celebrates past achievements while looking to the future

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

What started as an Oakland Tribune journalism training program is going strong with a fresh new look.

Posted inArts & Community

BART is offering half-off fare discounts in September to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 24, 2022August 25, 2022

The transit system will also be hosting family events throughout the Bay Area.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: Fresh Jamz, vet tours at the Oakland Zoo, and Fools Circle Comedy

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 23, 2022August 25, 2022

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?

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 18, 2022October 17, 2022

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

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 16, 2022August 16, 2022

Other events include the Black Liberation Walking Tour, meet and greet with UMBER, and the short film ‘Half-Day.’

Posted inArts & Community

Meet the women who have been reuniting the McClymonds class of ’72 for the past 30 years

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

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

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 10, 2022August 11, 2022

De La Creamery owner Stephanie De La Cruz is building her Instagram-based business on her sweetest childhood memories.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: Pomella Summerfest, Laurel Street Fair, and a mayoral candidates forum

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

Other events include: Intero Motion art show at Ale Industries and Power to the Hidden Parts at Pt. 2 Gallery.

Posted inArts & Community

Guns to gardens: how Oakland community leaders are forging a message of peace

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 4, 2022May 22, 2023

A grandmother, a church, the police, and a local blacksmith are teaming up to take guns off the street.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: Oakland Symphony at City Hall, Hella Plants Market

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla August 2, 2022August 3, 2022

Other events include Fire & Grace at St. Paul Lutheran Church, a 67 Sueños mural unveiling, and an OPL summer celebration for kids.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: Ceasefire night walk, and National Night Out

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla July 26, 2022July 26, 2022

Other events include karaoke at Emporium, a summer night market at Restore Oakland, and The Peripatetic Players at Dimond Park.

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