March Emeryville Crime Report: Carjacking at Pak ‘n Save, Surge in Petty Thefts
The Emeryville Crime Report for March includes 86 reported cases of petty theft with 70% of them occurring in the East Bay Bridge shopping area (Target/Home
City Attorney Michael Biddle latest in recent Emeryville staff departures
City Attorney Michael Biddle quietly announced his decision to Council in closed session that he would not be seeking re-appointment when his contract expires on June 30th.
California Supreme Court Denies Review of Emeryville Redevelopment Decision
On February 26th, we announced that the California Department of Finance filed an appeal with the State Supreme Court regarding the recently upheld appeals
Berkeley armed robbery leads to Powell Street Plaza Lock-Down, daring foot flight across I-80
A reported Berkeley armed robbery near the UC campus ended up with two suspects in custody after a vehicle pursuit and subsequent foot-chase in Emeryville. The
Emeryville’s Poet Laureate Sarah Kobrinsky victim of Planning Commissioner owned property rental hike
The month of April will be declared National Poetry Month in Emeryville at tonight’s April 21st City Council meeting. Emeryville’s Poet Laureate Sarah Kobrinsky will kick
Groundbreaking on Bay Street Hyatt Place Hotel
Development in the long vacant “Site A” that has mostly served as a seasonal pumpkin & Christmas tree lot since the popular Flower Outlet was
Oakland Police seek tips in stray bullet killing of Ex’pression College graduate Emilio Nevarez
Oakland Police are seeking tips in the tragic shooting of 26-year-old Emilio Nevarez on April 4th. A bass player and vocalist for the punk rock band The
E’ville Action: Shoreline Cleanup, Bike Share Expansion, Fuel Cells at IKEA, Citywide Climate Action Plan
In honor of the forthcoming 2015 Earth Day celebration and shoreline cleanup event, we thought it a good time to spotlight a few good
E’ville Biz: Is it time to cut the cord? Webpass leading “Streaming Era” of TV in Emeryville
The successful defense of Net Neutrality by a 3-2 vote back in February ensured that ISP’s could not block, throttle or utilize paid prioritization
Emeryville City Council inches toward regional Minimum Wage compromise with Small Business
Emeryville City Council, eager to trail blaze ahead on their own path, heard a resounding “not so fast” from the public at last Tuesday’s Council
SDPD Vet Dave Hall to replace Ken James as interim Emeryville Police Chief
Sixteen year Emeryville Police Department Chief and combined forty year EPD veteran Ken James announced his retirement at the February 17th Council meeting effective June
The Wolfhound Grand Opening Celebration Gallery
The Wolfhound hosted its Grand Opening celebration last Saturday April 4th and the build up over a needed neighborhood watering hole did not disappoint.
EBX reporting “Shiba Ramen” coming to Emeryville
East Bay Express food writer Luke Tsai is reporting a new “fast-casual” ramen establishment coming to Emeryville this fall. Shiba Ramen will be the first
Mayor Atkin addresses Minimum Wage questions. Councilmember Jac Asher continues to dodge Media.
In our attempt to cover as many perspectives of the $14.42/hr. living wage discussion as possible, we’ve reached out to a variety of stakeholders including
Tribune reporting collapse of North Oakland Longfellow Neighborhood House
Another day, another Helicopter circling above Emeryville & North Oakland. This time it was an under construction house that abruptly collapsed. Miraculously, no injuries
Bridgewater unit sales complete. Zero New Homeownership opportunities in Emeryville
The City’s proposed moratorium on housing back in February failed to pass by a 3-2 vote (a “supermajority” of 4-1 was required). This hasn’t
Bridgecourt Sale nets city first Major Transfer Tax Sum
Emeryville barely missed out on the recent sale of The Towers Office Complex and last year’s sale of Bay Street to UBS prior to Measure
Dramatic drop in crime for February Emeryville PD Report
The Emeryville Police Department Crime Report for February includes a dramatic drop in crimes reported compared to January (143 vs. 235 total) and compared to
The Wolfhound looking to revitalize Oakland’s San Pablo Avenue Bar Scene
Back in April 2014, we reported that the San Pablo Avenue Bar “The Wolfhound” was targeting opening later that year. After some delays, the WWII
E’ville Eye advocacy efforts lead to release of “Engage Emeryville” Smartphone App
The advocacy efforts of The E’ville Eye community are finally beginning to take root. Back in September of last year, I presented to council the
Monday Morning Double Rainbow delights E’villains
Talk about a fantastic way to start your week. I personally nearly dropped my coffee on my morning dog walk with Fiona about 7:45AM
Elephant Seal pup rescued at Emeryville Marina
Examiner Art & Culture writer & Emeryville resident Cindy Rakel Warner reported on the rescue of an abandoned three-month old Elephant Seal pup Saturday at
Grand (Re)opening of Tanya Holland’s B-Side Baking Co.
B-Side BBQ, which we reported through EBX closed last month, was slated to reopen in spring as B-Side Baking Co. Berkelyside is reporting that
Vehicle Shootout concludes in Oakland’s Best Buy Parking Lot
A 6:40pm shootout last night between at least two vehicles that began near the 4500 block of West street left at least two wounded. The incident
