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Emeryville Reaffirms Sanctuary Status, Shares Resources Amid Federal Shutdown and Looming SNAP Suspension
The City of Emeryville issued a public statement yesterday reaffirming its support for residents affected by ongoing federal immigration operations, the federal government shutdown, and the anticipated suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). City officials said they aim to provide access to
Local Law Enforcement Under Scrutiny for Sharing ALPR Data with Immigration Authorities
Last week saw a media frenzy over the alleged sharing of Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) data by local law enforcement with Federal immigration authorities. The attention has created additional scrutiny over the policies that govern how
Permanent Restraining Order Granted Against Emeryville Tattler Blogger
A local Emeryville blogger who has walked a fine line between civil and criminal harassment for years, was finally brought before a judge in a court of law on Thursday. A temporary restraining order (TRO) was granted against Emeryville Tattler Blogger Brian Donahue on
To Catch a (Plant) Predator: Emeryville Neighbors Band Together to Thwart Local ‘Plant Bandit’
Neighbors in Emeryville and North Oakland are banding together to thwart a man caught on surveillance video stealing plants and packages from their yards and porches. Neighbors say the so-called “Plant Bandit” has repeatedly returned to the same
Food & Drink
Oct. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Starbucks Closure; Tokyo Central Delayed; New Bakery Opening; New Tenant to KYU2 Space
Some Food & Drink Updates in and around Emeryville since our most recent update back in July. These include an update on the highly anticipated Tokyo Central grocery store, the closure of another Starbucks in the city, a new bakery just across the border
July 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Tease Southern Kitchen; Krispy Joe’s Coffee; Starbucks Closure, & More …
Some Food & Drink updates in and around Emeryville since our most recent June update. These include a new Public Market stall, a new café on San Pablo Ave and the loss of one the city’s many Starbucks among
Planning & Building
City of Emeryville Showcases Powell Street Redesign Options
The City of Emeryville revealed its vision for a redesigned Powell Street at a community open house held at the Police Station last Wednesday. Almost two dozen community members attended to learn about the streetscape project and share feedback on the design options. The
Emeryville Residents Expressing Growing Frustration with ‘Never-Ending’ Road Construction
A water-main break on Hollis Street early Saturday morning flooded the street and closed a block of 45th street to traffic. EBMUD crews responded to the area and were able to shut down and isolate the break before
Local Business
Christie Site Once Slated for Mixed-Use Project Hits Market
Earlier this month, SF Business Times reporter Hannah Kanik broke the story of the “Tanium” building being acquired in a short sale. This week, she’s broken perhaps even a bigger Commercial Real Estate story. The owners of the Bay Bridge Office Plaza, once the
Oct. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Starbucks Closure; Tokyo Central Delayed; New Bakery Opening; New Tenant to KYU2 Space
Some Food & Drink Updates in and around Emeryville since our most recent update back in July. These include an update on the highly anticipated Tokyo Central grocery store, the closure of another Starbucks in the city, a
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
