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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
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 County Fire Department along with Emeryville
Early-Morning Train Collision Involving Stuck Vehicle In Emeryville
A vehicle was struck by a train early Saturday morning in Emeryville after a driver accidentally turned onto the railroad tracks near 67th and Shellmound and became stuck, police said. The collision occurred around 1:09 a.m. on February
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
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
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 cutting and mural debut at Planet
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
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 grand opening began a year and
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
