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 […]
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.
Posted inNosh
Meet the Oakland pickling chef taking Instagram by storm
Manny McCall, better known as “Pickle Pana” is using Instagram to advertise his business venture, gaining famous clients on the way.
Posted inArts & Community
‘When the Waters Get Deep’ reflects on love, grief, and the power of community
The new KQED film follows Oakland group SOL Development and how they help families who have lost loved ones due to gun violence and police brutality.
Posted inArts & Community
Craving live shows? Consider The Oakland Theater Project’s drive-in series
Theater lovers can enjoy the company’s entire 2021 season of outdoor performances from the comfort of their cars.
Posted inOaklandside
Cómo ayudé a mi abuela a recibir la vacuna COVID-19
Me tomó semanas conseguir una cita y horas en largas filas, pero mi abuela de 90 años finalmente recibió su primera dosis.
Posted inHealth & Environment
How I helped my grandmother get the COVID-19 vaccine
It took weeks to get an appointment and hours of standing in line, but my 90-year-old grandmother finally received her first dose.
Posted inArts & Community
Local stars and youth team up to support arts in Oakland schools
Arts for Oakland Kids will use the money it raises from Saturday’s ‘art-a-thon’ to give mini-grants to local orgs.
Posted inArts & Community
‘Black Women and Political Leadership’: a virtual conversation with Oakland Public Library’s Dorothy Lazard
The virtual event will feature prominent Black women like Alicia Garza and others
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Move your car or else: residential parking tickets are back next week
The city will issue citations in these areas for the first time since March. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inOaklandside
Ayude a la ciudad a cómo mejorar el parque San Antonio en Oakland
La concejal Nikki Fortunato Bas llevará a cabo una serie de reuniones virtuales para recabar información de lo que necesita el parque.
Posted inArts & Community
Extreme wind keeps pummeling the San Antonio Park youth boxing camp’s tent
Dalia Gomez, who runs the fitness camp, hopes to move her boxing equipment to a safe location.
Posted inArts & Community
Be on the lookout for ‘Blindspotting’ filming in West Oakland
Show staff held a meet-and-greet with Oaklanders last night. Here’s what they shared.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
You can help redesign San Antonio Park
Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas will hold a series of meetings to gather input for the park’s master plan.
Posted inOaklandside
Más residentes de Oakland se encuentran enfermos con COVID y sin respuestas del condado mientras aumentan las cifras de contagio
Después de que María González se enfermó, esperaba una llamada de seguimiento de los trabajadores de salud del condado. ¿Qué pasó?
Posted inOaklandside
Cómo contactar a su concejal de la ciudad de Oakland
¿Quiere involucrarse más en las decisiones del gobierno local? A continuación, le mostramos cómo comunicarse con el representante de su distrito por teléfono, correo electrónico o redes sociales.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
How to contact your Oakland City Councilmember
Want to get more involved in local government decisions? Here’s how to reach your district representative over the phone, through email, or on social media.
Posted inOaklandside
El club de boxeo juvenil Pantera Camp abre sus puertas en el este de Oakland
El programa dirigido por una boxeadora local opera en una carpa en el parque San Antonio
Posted inArts & Community
Youth fitness boxing club Pantera Camp pops up in East Oakland
The woman-run boxing and fitness program for kids is based out of a tent in San Antonio Park.
Posted inOaklandside
En donde comprar pan dulce en Oakland
Estas panaderías ofrecen sabores de México y Centroamérica.
Posted inNosh
Looking for something sweet? Here’s where to get pan dulce in Oakland
These Mexican and Central American bakeries in East Oakland offer favorites like conchas, cuellos, elotes, marranitos and — on Jan. 5-6 — roscas de reyes.