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Feb 16-28 Emeryville Newswire: Monolith Art, Skate Park Cleanup & Point Emery Punk Pop-Ups • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville Newswire: CFA scholarship, skate park cleanup, The Monolith Public Art installation, Elegant Trash Band’s Point Emery pop-ups.

Our latest Emeryville Newswire will get you caught up on stories over the past 2 weeks including: $25K scholarship given to a Chick-Fil-A employee, a community skate park cleanup, the mysterious “Monolith” art projection, punk pop-ups at Point Emery and more!
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Former Emeryville Resident Alysa Liu Sightings Ramping Up prior to Celebration Rally • The E'ville Eye News Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu, a former Emeryville resident, was spotted at Target ahead of her sold-out homecoming celebration on March 12.

Gold medal-winner Alysa Liu is back in the Bay & sightings are sending fans into a frenzy. Liu, who recently revealed ties to Emeryville, was spotted at the local Target running errands. She paused for a photo before being recognized by crowds who “blew up the scene.”
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Feb. 2026 Planning Commission Recap: Anemic Housing Production Reflects Bay Area Slowdown • The E'ville Eye News At its February 26, 2026 meeting, the Emeryville Planning Commission reviewed the city’s 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and received updates on housing production under the 2023–2031 Housing...

Emeryville has ambitious housing goals—but very little building so far.

Three years into the RHNA cycle, only 8% of required homes have been permitted with very little on the horizon which seems to mirrow a broader slowdown across the Bay Area.

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Emeryville Officer Among Three Injured in Loose Pit Bull Attack Near Pak ’n Save • The E'ville Eye News An Emeryville police officer and two community members were injured in a loose pit bull attack near Pak ’n Save Sunday morning.

An Emeryville police officer and two community members were injured in a loose pit bull attack near Pak ’n Save Sunday morning.
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Feb. 2026 Food & Drink Updates: Trader Vic’s Speakeasy; Another Matcha Cafe; Krispy Joe’s Expanding Hours; Best Coast Temporary Closure • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville Food & Drink Updates for February 2026: Trader Vic’s launches a speakeasy night, Krispy Joe’s expands hours, Maruwu Seicha signs at Bay Street, and Best Coast Burritos temporarily closes.

A secret password speakeasy 👀, another matcha spot on the way 🍵, expanded evening hours for a local favorite 🍔, and a popular burrito shop temporarily closing 🚧 — our February 2026 Food & Drink Updates are live:
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Feb. 2026 Retail & Services Report: New East Bay Bridge Tenant; Burlington Grand Opening; Planet Fitness Mural; Peerspace Proliferating • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville retail update: new Bay Bridge Shopping Center openings, Planet Fitness ribbon cutting and mural debut, and rising Peerspace bookings.

Retail momentum continues in Emeryville: a new East Bay Bridge tenant opens, another major retailer eyes the shopping center, Planet Fitness unveils its headline-grabbing mural, and Peerspace bookings multiply.
Full Feb. report ⬇️
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Feb. 17, 2026 City Council Recap: Priforce Probes New DA on Juvenile Offenders; Emeryville’s ‘Budget Hawk’ Warns of Looming Deficits; Black National Anthem Embraced • The E'ville Eye News Alameda County DA updates Emeryville on crime trends as Council approves settlement and rejects land acknowledgment and pledge proposals.

2/17 Emeryville City Council Meeting Recap: Priforce probes new DA on juvenile justice & foster youth concerns; City’s “budget hawk” issues fiscal warning on looming deficits; Black National Anthem embraced for BHM.
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: February 1-15 • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville news: Chiron Bomber extradition, Ratio Innovation Campus loan, EmeryTech sale, top-friendliness ranking, and Parc on Powell ADUs.

Five Emeryville stories you need to know: Chiron Bomber extradition approved, Ratio Innovation Campus loan hits market, EmeryTech office lists for sale, Emeryville ranked “5th friendliest”, and Parc on Powell converts units to ADUs.
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Emeryville City Council Updates: Seniors Mobilize Against Multimodal Project; City Honors Black History Month; Proposed ‘Land Acknowledgement’ Discussion Fails to Advance • The E'ville Eye News A recap of recent council meetings including a Black History Month proclamation and a large mobilization by Emeryville Seniors against the 40th St. Multimodal project.

Covering the 1/20 & 2/3 meetings, Emeryville Council faced packed chambers as seniors from an impacted retirement community mobilized against the 40th St Multimodal Project, honored Black History Month & rejected a proposed land-acknowledgment discussion.
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Early-Morning Train Collision Involving Stuck Vehicle In Emeryville • The E'ville Eye News A vehicle was struck by a train in Emeryville early Feb. 14 after a driver became stuck on the tracks near 67th & Shellmound.

A vehicle was struck by a train in Emeryville early Saturday morning after a driver became stuck on the tracks near 67th & Shellmound.
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: January 16-31, 2026 • The E'ville Eye News Catch up on the latest Emeryville community news from January 16-31 including five stories that you may have missed.

Emeryville Newswire (Jan 16–31) is out 🗞️
From a baker’s inspiring comeback and a Super Bowl–featured local artist to streetscape updates, public art, and rooftop bees — catch up on the latest around town. 🌆🍰🎨🐝
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Big Rig Fire at MacArthur Maze Shuts Down I-80, Snarls Traffic • The E'ville Eye News A tractor-trailer fire shut down westbound I-80 at the MacArthur Maze Monday afternoon, causing major traffic delays. No injuries were reported.

A tractor-trailer caught fire Monday afternoon on westbound I-80 near the MacArthur Maze, triggering lane closures and major traffic backups during the commute.
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Tokyo Central Grand Opening: Emeryville’s First New ‘Supermarket’ in Over 30 Years • The E'ville Eye News Today’s Tokyo Central Grand Opening will be Emeryville’s first new supermarket in over 30 Years bringing a long journey to a close.

Today’s Tokyo Central Grand Opening was Emeryville’s first new supermarket in over 30 Years bringing a long journey to a close.
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Activists March on Emeryville To Pressure Target & Home Depot Over ICE Stances • The E'ville Eye News Activists marched in Emeryville on Tuesday evening to pressure Target & Home Depot to take a stance on ICE activity in their communities.

A coalition of social justice and labor organizations marched through rain-soaked streets in Emeryville on Tuesday evening, protesting recent actions by ICE in Minnesota and seeking to pressure corporations they say can influence federal policy.
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January 2026 Food & Drink Updates: New Matcha Cafe; Banh Mi ‘Virtual Brand‘; Pizza Gallery Opens; Tokyo Central Grand Opening Weekend • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville food & drink news including Pizza Gallery opening, Comeback Cafe’s return, matcha café plans, and Tokyo Central’s grand opening.

Emeryville Food & Drink updates for Jan. 2026: A new matcha Cafe coming, a virtual banh mi brand, another comeback for Comeback Cafe, Rotten City Pizza replaced and Tokyo Central’s long-awaited grand opening.

Here’s what’s new around town:
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: January 1-15, 2026 • The E'ville Eye News In this edition of our Emeryville Semi-Monthly newswire, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed.

Emeryville Newswire:
▪️Emeryville Biotech Acquired for $2B
▪️Amtrak $10K Luxury Sleeper
▪️Emeryville Builder Awarded $35M Gov. Contract
▪️SSF Biotech Co. “downsizes” to Emeryville
▪️Urban Ore Union Ratifies 1st Contract
▪️Momeni Sues Local Media Outlets
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Jan. 2026 Emeryville Retail & Services Report: Two Closures, New Luxury Store, Xfinity on the Move • The E'ville Eye News Our Jan. 2026 Emeryville Retail & Services report includes two closures, a new luxury store announcement and the Xfinity store on the move.

Several retail & service developments have unfolded in and around Emeryville since our Nov. 2025 report. They include two closures, one relocation, a new “luxury” Bay Street tenant, and a projected opening date for the East Bay Bridge Burlington location.
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Opposition Mounts as Emeryville Moves to Advance 40th Street Multimodal Project • The E'ville Eye News Opposition grows as Emeryville moves to advance the 40th St. Multimodal Project, with businesses raising safety, access, and traffic concerns.

Local Business are bracing for the worst and residents are bracing for another 3 years of road construction if the 40th St. multimodal project is approved as planned.
The deadline for submitting environmental concerns to the city is tonight at midnight.
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2025 Emeryville News Year in Review • The E'ville Eye News From major development decisions and long-anticipated business openings to debates over public safety, housing, and transportation, 2025 marked a pivotal year for Emeryville. The headlines reflected a...

Local Government, City Planning, Development, Public Safety, Housing, Art & Culture, Food & Drink, Retail, Transit, History, Obituaries …

Another eventful year in Emeryville and we covered it all.

A look back and peak ahead in our 2025 year in review.

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Murder Charge Dropped for Co-Defendant in Emeryville Convenience Store Homicide • The E'ville Eye News A murder charge was dropped for one of the co-defendant in an Emeryville convenience store homicide in September.

A murder charge was dropped against one of the co-defendants in an Emeryville convenience store homicide that occurred last September.
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Dec. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Mamacita Opens; Tokyo Central Restaurant Unveiled; Benihana Update; Choc’Late Mama Temporary Closure; Jungdon Katsu Opens • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville Food & Drink Updates for December including Mamacita, The Hand Roll Factory, Benihana Update & Choc’Late Mama Temporary closure.

Emeryville Food & Drink Updates for Dec., 2025 include a new Public Market stall, A New Japanese restaurant coming to Bay Street, a Benihana update, A new Katsu spot on Hollis and two (hopefully) temporary closures.
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BREAKING: Man Suffering “Life-Threatening Injuries” After Stabbing Near Oakland Border • The E'ville Eye News A man was transported to Highland Hospital last night after being stabbed near the Oakland border.

A man was transported to Highland Hospital with “life threatening injuries” on Sunday evening after being stabbed in the chest area near 36th & San Pablo Avenue along the Emeryville/Oakland border.
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: Dec. 1-15, 2025 • The E'ville Eye News Five stories relevant to Emeryville in our Semi-Monthly Newswire covering December 1-15, 2025.

Dec. 1-15 Newswire:
▪️Pixar’s Rendering Tech used for Military Drones
▪️ Capitol Corridor Promoting service to Superbowl LX
▪️Fertile Ground Sculpture Ribbon Cutting
▪️Sutter pauses plan to end Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
▪️Former Rec. Center to become Winter Shelter
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Emeryville’s Pavement Conditions Among Tops For Alameda County Cities According to Latest MTC Report • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville’s Pavement Conditions Index ranked among the top of Alameda County Cities according to the latest MTC Report.

Emeryville’s Pavement Conditions Index, or “PCI” score, ranked among the top of Alameda County Cities according to the latest MTC “Pavement Condition of Bay Area Jurisdictions” 2024 Report.
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New Emeryville Planet Fitness Location Now Open • The E'ville Eye News The long-awaited Emeryville Planet Fitness officially opened their doors today with special offers for new members.

The long-awaited Emeryville #PlanetFitness officially opened their doors today after a two year process. They have special membership offers good until 12/31 that we’ve linked to in our story.
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Protest in Emeryville Over Sutter Health’s Pending Decision to End Gender-Related Care for Youth • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville was the site of a protest on Monday afternoon to draw attention to a pending decision by Sutter Health to end gender-related, or “gender-affirming,” medical care for patients under 19 years...

Emeryville was the site of a protest on Monday where about 150 parents and allies of Trans-youth marched and rallied against Sutter Health’s pending decision to end support for Gender-based health care for minors.
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: November 16-30, 2025 • The E'ville Eye News In this edition of our Semi-Monthly Emeryville Newswire, we share 6 stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: Emeryville Man Convicted of “Pimping” gets 6 years An Emeryville...

Emeryville Newswire:
◾️Emeryville Man sentenced for Pimping
◾️Emeryville Co. awarded state funding to help accelerate mfg.
◾️Peet's CEO Replaced Ahead of Merger
◾️Man Sentenced for DUI Crash that Killed Resident
◾️Waymo closer to East Bay Launch
◾️AI biotech raises $106M
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Kaur is the first woman of South Asian descent to hold office in Emeryville and among a small but growing list of Sikhs to hold elected office in California.

Emeryville City Council Debates Monthly Meeting Proposal, Kaur Sworn in as Mayor • The E'ville Eye News On the final Emeryville City Council meeting of 2025, Sukhdeep Kaur was elevated to Mayor and Matthew Solomon to Vice Mayor.

The Final Emeryville city council meeting of the year was held on Tuesday, 12/2. This meeting is traditionally when new leadership is chosen amongst the five councilmembers. As expected, Sukhdeep Kaur was elevated to Mayor and Matthew Gould to Vice Mayor.
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ECAP – Back Home in Emeryville for the Holidays • The E'ville Eye News Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program is back home in Emeryville in time for the Holidays after the completion of the Nellie Hannon Gateway.

The Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program (ECAP) which has been feeding the hungry for nearly 40 yrs, is back home in Emeryville just in time for the Holidays after the completion of the Nellie Hannon Gateway Project and is in need of volunteers/donations.
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