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Emeryville City Council Debates Monthly Meeting Proposal, Kaur Sworn in as Mayor
The Emeryville City Council met for the last time of 2025 on Tuesday, December 2nd. Highlights from the meeting included a special meeting to discuss the possibility of shifting to a monthly meeting schedule and the city’s annual leadership rotation. Council Debates Shift to
Councilmember Priforce Recovering After Being Struck by Vehicle
Emeryville City Councilmember Kalimah Priforce is recovering at home after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. He was hit riding his bicycle on San Pablo Avenue on the way to volunteer at a Veteran’s Day Emeryville
Murder Charge Dropped for Co-Defendant in Emeryville Convenience Store Homicide
We’re beginning to get a clearer picture of the events that led up to the September 2nd homicide in Emeryville thanks to reporting by East Bay Times County Courts Reporter Nate Gartrell. The fatal shooting of 43-year-old Robert Abeyta took place outside the Nirvana
BREAKING: Man Suffering “Life-Threatening Injuries” After Stabbing Near Oakland Border
Police Officers responded to a disturbance near 1048 36th Street last night at approximately 11:05 p.m. The incident involved a male subject who sustained a knife-related injury near his chest. Oakland PD were the first to respond to
Food & Drink
Dec. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Mamacita Opens; Tokyo Central Restaurant Unveiled; Benihana Update; Choc’Late Mama Temporary Closure; Jungdon Katsu Opens
Some Food & Drink news within Emeryville since our most recent November update. These include the opening of a new Public Market kiosk, the announcement of the Japanese restaurant inside the forthcoming Tokyo Central Grocery Store, the (hopefully) temporary closure of two businesses and a
Nov. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Two New Public Market Stalls; Pizza Gallery; Tokyo Central Opening Date; Jungdon Katsu Fire
Some Food & Drink news in and around Emeryville since our most recent update back in October. These include two new Public Market stalls, a new tenant at the former Rotten City Pizza space, a target Grand Opening date
Planning & Building
Opposition Mounts as Emeryville Moves to Advance 40th Street Multimodal Project
The City of Emeryville officially published the draft CEQA environmental document for the contentious 40th Street Multimodal Project on November 24, triggering the required 45-day public review period, which closes tonight at midnight. Once public comments are collected, the city will compile and address
Emeryville’s Pavement Conditions Among Tops For Alameda County Cities According to Latest MTC Report
While many Emeryville residents have become weary of the constant disruptions caused by road construction, most likely realize it may be better than the alternative: potholed roads. This alternative is just steps away for most residents living near
Local Business
Dec. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Mamacita Opens; Tokyo Central Restaurant Unveiled; Benihana Update; Choc’Late Mama Temporary Closure; Jungdon Katsu Opens
Some Food & Drink news within Emeryville since our most recent November update. These include the opening of a new Public Market kiosk, the announcement of the Japanese restaurant inside the forthcoming Tokyo Central Grocery Store, the (hopefully) temporary closure of two businesses and a
New Emeryville Planet Fitness Location Now Open
The Emeryville Planet Fitness officially opened to the public today after a two year process. While Emeryville is flush with smaller “boutique” exercise facilities, it’s lacked a more “accessible” option since the closure of the In-Shape at the
History
Theresa Savage, Wife of Emeryville’s First Black Mayor, Passes at 86
Theresa Savage, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 23rd at the age of 86. Savage was the wife of Emeryville’s first Black Mayor, Robert L. Savage, and a significant contributor to Emeryville in her own right. Born Theresa Roach in
Emeryville IKEA Ready to Celebrate 25-Year Milestone
If you quiz people in the greater Bay Area where Emeryville is, they’ll likely mention something about IKEA. And while locals may shudder at this notion, it’s irrefutable that the blue-and-yellow-themed Scandinavian furniture store is part of Emeryville’s
