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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
A routine settlement, a data-heavy presentation from the Alameda County District Attorney and a trio of symbolic proposals that split the dais rounded out the Feb. 17 Emeryville City Council meeting. The evening stretched from a 5:40 p.m. closed session to an 8:11 p.m.
Emeryville City Council Updates: Seniors Mobilize Against Multimodal Project; City Honors Black History Month; Proposed ‘Land Acknowledgement’ Discussion Fails to Advance
Emeryville’s first two City Council meetings of 2026 were the first since councilmember Sukhdeep Kaur was elevated to her one year term Mayor. The January 20 and February 3 sessions featured ceremonial moments, procedural tensions, and spirited public
Reckless Vehicle ‘Donuts’ During Emeryville School Drop-Off Lead to Arrest
Emeryville police responded to multiple reports of a silver Honda sedan performing ‘donuts’ near 53rd Street and San Pablo Avenue around 8 a.m. on Wednesday April 1. The concerning incident happened during peak ECCL school drop-off. Emeryville officers responded the scene and located the
Emeryville Officer Among Three Injured in Loose Pit Bull Attack Near Pak ’n Save
Three loose pit bulls injured two members of the public and an Emeryville police officer Sunday morning in an incident that unfolded near Pak ’n Save. The attacks occurred at approximately 8:50 a.m., prompting a response from Alameda
Food & Drink
Feb. 2026 Food & Drink Updates: Trader Vic’s Speakeasy; Another Matcha Cafe; Krispy Joe’s Expanding Hours; Best Coast Temporary Closure
Our Food & Drink Updates for February 2026 include a speakeasy-style throwback night at Trader Vic’s, evening hour expansions at Krispy Joe’s, another matcha café signing at Bay Street, and a temporary closure at Best Coast Burritos. Trader Vic’s Unveils “Hinky Dinks Speakeasy Tuesday’s”
January 2026 Food & Drink Updates: New Matcha Cafe; Banh Mi ‘Virtual Brand‘; Pizza Gallery Opens; Tokyo Central Grand Opening Weekend
Here’s a look at Food & Drink news in Emeryville since our most recent December update. Highlights include a new “virtual” restaurant, the announcement of a Matcha café moving from pop-ups to brick-and-mortar, a new pizza spot replacing
Planning & Building
Mar. 17 Council Meeting Recap: Multimodal Project Debated; Emeryville Arts Center Reboots (Again)
One of the more eventful and well attended city council meetings over the past year was held on Tuesday with two items of deep concern to the community. These included a Special Study Session for the long-delayed Emeryville Arts Center as well as a
Feb. 2026 Emeryville Planning Commission Recap: Anemic Housing Production Reflects Bay Area Slowdown
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 Element. While the broader General Plan showed steady progress
Local Business
Choc’late Mama Proprietor Seeking Relief Amid Ongoing Permitting Dispute, Complaints
Choc’late Mama Cookie Co. proprietor Empress Kehinde Koyejo is in an ongoing dispute over zoning and permitting that has forced her to pause operations of her cookie business. She has since launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking community support as she works to revive her
Feb. 2026 Retail & Services Report: New East Bay Bridge Tenant; Burlington Grand Opening; Planet Fitness Mural; Peerspace Proliferating
A steady stream of retail and service developments has taken shape in Emeryville since our January 2026 report. Highlights include the grand opening of one Bay Bridge Shopping Center retailer and the announcement of another, the long-awaited ribbon
History
Emeryville Historical Society Launches New San Pablo Avenue/Emeryville Triangle Walking Tour
Following the continued success of its growing catalog of self-guided walking tours, the Emeryville Historical Society (EHS) is proud to announce the launch of its latest offering: the San Pablo Avenue / Emeryville Triangle Walking Tour. This new tour explores the rich, layered history
Tokyo Central Grand Opening: Emeryville’s First New ‘Supermarket’ in Over 30 Years
Emeryville will welcome its first new grocery store in more than three decades today, as Tokyo Central opens its doors to a highly anticipated crowd of residents, shoppers, and media. The long countdown to the Japanese specialty market’s
