Parishioners at St. Vartan Apostolic Church will host the 68th annual Armenian Food Festival this weekend.
Azucena Rasilla
Azucena Rasilla reports on arts and community for The Oaklandside. She is an East Oakland native and a longtime reporter on Oakland arts, culture and community. As an independent local, bilingual journalist, she has reported for KQED Arts, The Bold Italic, Zora and Bold Latina. She was a writer and social media editor for the East Bay Express, helping readers navigate Oakland’s rich artistic and creatives landscapes through a wide range of innovative digital approaches.
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Are COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and treatments still free?
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Where to celebrate Day of the Dead, Halloween in Berkeley and Oakland
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