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Election News
Mourra Elevated to Mayor, Kaur Vice Mayor; Solomon Sworn-in; Bauters Steps Down
Emeryville City Council convened on Tuesday, December 10 for the final meeting of 2024. The final meeting of the year is traditionally used to determine who will be elevated to Mayor and Vice Mayor for the coming year. Typically, whomever is the current Vice
Bas Edges Bauters in Bitter County Supervisor Race
While few are calling it with 100% certainty, Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas appears to have completed her comeback win over Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters after an agonizingly long and close ballot count. Bauters finished “Election
Temporary Restraining Order Granted Against Blogger with Long History of Harassment
A showdown is looming between the City of Emeryville and a recent School Board candidate/political antagonist. A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) was recently issued against well-known Emeryville blogger Brian Donahue with a Permanent request in the queue. Citing a “credible threat of violence or
Man in Critical Condition After Suicide Attempt From Emeryville Amtrak Bridge
A man is in critical condition after an apparent suicide attempt from the Emeryville Amtrak pedestrian bridge. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, May 4 at approximately 7:41 p.m. Emeryville Police Officers responded to the report of a
Food & Drink
March/April 2025 Food & Drink Updates: New Public Market Stall; Cookie Plug Closes; Farmers’ Market Move Delayed; West Oakland News
Some Food & Drink updates in and around Emeryville since our last update in February. These include a new Public Market stall, the likely closure of Cookie Plug and a delay in the Emery Farmers’ Market move. We also have two updates involving the
Benihana Pulls Permits to Occupy Former Emeryville Chevys Space
The former Emeryville Chevys space may soon have a new tenant according to the City of Emeryville. Chevys closed down about a year ago after operating at the shoreline location for 25 years. Japanese restaurant Benihana is looking
Planning & Building
Demolition Underway for New EmeryStation Overland Campus
Three of the former “General Cable” buildings bordered by Overland Ave, 62nd & 63rd Streets are actively being demolished to make way for a new Wareham Development R&D campus dubbed “EmeryStation V.” These buildings were most recently occupied by a variety of light industrial
Rivian Eying Emeryville For New EV Service Center
The Emeryville Planning Commission held a study session on Thursday, March 27 to review plans for a proposed Rivian Service Center at the former Engine World Warehouse on 67th & Shellmound streets. Rivian is an American electric vehicle
Local Business
Demolition Underway for New EmeryStation Overland Campus
Three of the former “General Cable” buildings bordered by Overland Ave, 62nd & 63rd Streets are actively being demolished to make way for a new Wareham Development R&D campus dubbed “EmeryStation V.” These buildings were most recently occupied by a variety of light industrial
Clif Bar Era Winding Down in Emeryville?
Emeryville-founded Clif Bar, who have called their EmeryTech office on Hollis ‘home’ for over 15 years, appear to be winding down operations at the location according to former employees who have reached out to us. Founded in Emeryville
History
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 modern identity and a symbol of
TIMELINE: Five Years Since Global Pandemic Became Local
It all seems like a bit of a blur. Five years ago, the international COVID-19 pandemic became local. Businesses and schools shuttered, meetings went online. In the subsequent two plus years, thousands of Emeryville residents were infected with
