In the Neighborhood Archives • The E'ville Eye News

January 10, 2026

In the Neighborhood·Local Businesses·Retail & Services

Jan. 2026 Emeryville Retail & Services Report: Two Closures, New Luxury Store, Xfinity on the Move

Several retail and service developments have unfolded in and around Emeryville since our November 2025 report. They include two closures, one relocation, a new

December 26, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary·Restaurants

Dec. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Mamacita Opens; Tokyo Central Restaurant Unveiled; Benihana Update; Choc’Late Mama Temporary Closure; Jungdon Katsu Opens

Some Food & Drink news within Emeryville since our most recent November update. These include the opening of a new Public Market kiosk, the announcement

December 12, 2025

Health & Wellness·In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary·Retail & Services

New Emeryville Planet Fitness Location Now Open

The Emeryville Planet Fitness officially opened to the public today after a two year process. While Emeryville is flush with smaller “boutique” exercise facilities,

December 9, 2025

LGBTQ+·News & Commentary·Social Justice & Activism

Protest in Emeryville Over Sutter Health’s Pending Decision to End Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Emeryville was the site of a protest on Monday afternoon to draw attention to a pending decision by Sutter Health to end gender-affirming, medical

November 22, 2025

In the Neighborhood·Local Business·Local Businesses·News & Commentary·Retail & Services

Nov. 2025 Emeryville Retail & Services Report

Some retail and service business updates in and around Emeryville since our most recent September Report. These include “Christmas in Emeryville,” the Wells Fargo Branch

November 15, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·News & Commentary

Nov. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Two New Public Market Stalls; Pizza Gallery; Tokyo Central Opening Date; Jungdon Katsu Fire

Some Food & Drink news in and around Emeryville since our most recent update back in October. These include two new Public Market stalls, a

November 8, 2025

In the Neighborhood·Obituaries

Photographer, Historical Society Founding Member and Longtime Artists’ Coop Tenant Paul B. Herzoff (1946-2025)

Longtime Emeryville Artist Co-op tenant and founding Emeryville Historical Society member Paul B. Herzoff passed away on October 11. He was 79 years old.

October 16, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary

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

October 3, 2025

Arts & Culture·In the Neighborhood

Emeryville Kicking Off Inaugural Art & Culture Month

The opening night gala for the 39th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition will be held tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the Public Market. The event

September 25, 2025

In the Neighborhood·Local Business·Local Businesses·Retail & Services

Sept. 2025 Emeryville Retail Report: Toys“R”Us Returning, Bay St Arcade Bar, Planet Fitness Construction & More!

Some retail and service updates within Emeryville since our last report back last month. These include the return of Toys“R”Us, a new Arcade Bar

August 16, 2025

Analysis·Entertainment

‘Mayor John’ Eliminated From The Snake Reality Show

Former two-term councilmember, 3-time appointed Mayor John Bauters’ tenure on the Fox reality show ‘The Snake’ came to an end last Tuesday. Five weeks

August 14, 2025

In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary·Retail & Services

July & August 2025 Emeryville Retail & Services Report

Some retail and service business updates in and around Emeryville since our last report back in June. In this span, we’ve seen two new business

July 24, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·News & Commentary

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

July 7, 2025

Entertainment·In the Neighborhood

Former Emeryville Mayor Unveiled as Contestant in Fox Reality Series “The Snake”

Yes folks, you read that headline right. Former Emeryville Mayor John Bauters may be pursuing a new career … in reality television (and No,

July 1, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary

June 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Vegan Mexican to PME; Townhouse ‘Centennial’; ‘Comeback’ Ending?

Some Food & Drink updates in and around Emeryville since our most recent May update. These include a new Public Market stall, the possible end

June 29, 2025

Black History·History & Archive·In the Neighborhood·Obituaries

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

June 6, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary

‘Iconic’ Rotten City Pizza Shutters; Employees Scrambling to Reopen It

The iconic Rotten City Pizza may have sold its final slice after 17 years in Emeryville owner Jonas Bernstein has confirmed with us. Both

June 3, 2025

In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary·Retail & Services

Emeryville Retail & Services Report: The NOW Grand Opening; Planet Fitness Delayed; B&W Temporarily Closed & More!

Some retail and service updates in and around Emeryville since our last report back in November, 2024. This cadence in reporting might be reflective

May 31, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary

May 2025 Food & Drink Updates: New Cookie Spot; PME Loses Tenant; Benihana & Tokyo Central Updates

Some Food & Drink updates in and around Emeryville since our most recent April update. These include a new gourmet cookie spot, the loss

April 16, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary

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

April 8, 2025

Breaking News & Alerts·Emeryville Marina·News & Commentary

BREAKING: Emergency Personnel Attending to Beached Whale along Emeryville Peninsula

A whale sighting yesterday in the Eastshore Park area of the Emeryville Peninsula that delighted onlookers has turned into a potentially tragic incident. An

March 25, 2025

Food & Drink·In the Neighborhood·Local Business·News & Commentary

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

March 8, 2025

Corporate Social Responsibility·In the Neighborhood·News & Commentary·Social Justice & Activism

Activists Begin 40-Day “Target Fast” in Response to DEI Backtracking

Equality advocates have begun a 40-Day “fast” from shopping at Target coinciding with the annual Lent period. The organized boycott is in response to

March 1, 2025

Health & Wellness·In the Neighborhood·LGBTQ+

Misfit Combat Emeryville: Redefining Inclusion in Martial Arts

Founded in 2021 by Professor Charize “Cha” Apostol, Misfit Combat Emeryville is on a mission to provide a safe and inclusive space for folks

In the Neighborhood

Jan. 2026 Emeryville Retail & Services Report: Two Closures, New Luxury Store, Xfinity on the Move

Dec. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Mamacita Opens; Tokyo Central Restaurant Unveiled; Benihana Update; Choc’Late Mama Temporary Closure; Jungdon Katsu Opens

New Emeryville Planet Fitness Location Now Open

Nov. 2025 Emeryville Retail & Services Report

Nov. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Two New Public Market Stalls; Pizza Gallery; Tokyo Central Opening Date; Jungdon Katsu Fire

Photographer, Historical Society Founding Member and Longtime Artists’ Coop Tenant Paul B. Herzoff (1946-2025)

Oct. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Starbucks Closure; Tokyo Central Delayed; New Bakery Opening; New Tenant to KYU2 Space

Emeryville Kicking Off Inaugural Art & Culture Month

Sept. 2025 Emeryville Retail Report: Toys“R”Us Returning, Bay St Arcade Bar, Planet Fitness Construction & More!

‘Mayor John’ Eliminated From The Snake Reality Show

July & August 2025 Emeryville Retail & Services Report

July 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Tease Southern Kitchen; Krispy Joe’s Coffee; Starbucks Closure, & More …

Former Emeryville Mayor Unveiled as Contestant in Fox Reality Series “The Snake”

June 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Vegan Mexican to PME; Townhouse ‘Centennial’; ‘Comeback’ Ending?

Theresa Savage, Wife of Emeryville’s First Black Mayor, Passes at 86

‘Iconic’ Rotten City Pizza Shutters; Employees Scrambling to Reopen It

Emeryville Retail & Services Report: The NOW Grand Opening; Planet Fitness Delayed; B&W Temporarily Closed & More!

May 2025 Food & Drink Updates: New Cookie Spot; PME Loses Tenant; Benihana & Tokyo Central Updates

March/April 2025 Food & Drink Updates: New Public Market Stall; Cookie Plug Closes; Farmers’ Market Move Delayed; West Oakland News

BREAKING: Emergency Personnel Attending to Beached Whale along Emeryville Peninsula

Benihana Pulls Permits to Occupy Former Emeryville Chevys Space

Misfit Combat Emeryville: Redefining Inclusion in Martial Arts

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