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,
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
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
‘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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
February 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Total Wine & Tokyo Central Grand Opening Dates; Delirama Jr. & Kowbird Pull Plug; Almanac West Oakland Clubhouse
Our February, 2025 Food & Drink updates include Grand Opening dates for the highly anticipated Total Wine & More as well as the Tokyo
Long-Awaited Vision for Emeryville Art Center at the Crossroads
For nearly two decades, the City of Emeryville and its community have envisioned a thriving Art Center at the corner of Hollis and 40th
Emeryville Selected as ‘Nature Everywhere Community’ to help Increase Child Access to Nature
Emeryville has been selected to participate in a coveted Nature Everywhere Communities accelerator program. The national initiative is aimed at increasing equitable access to
Rotten City Cultural District Presenting Emeryville’s First Film Festival
The Rotten City Cultural District team is busy prepping for what is thought to be the city’s first dedicated film festival. The event will
The Emeryville Historical Society Launches Greenway Walking Tour
Following the success of their first-of-its-kind Park Avenue District walking tour, the Emeryville Historical Society has launched a second one along Emeryville’s cherished Greenway.
January 2025 Food & Drink Updates: C Casa Closure; Mama Lamees Returning; Trader Vic’s expanding; Acorn Café Pop-Up Paused
Our January, 2025 Food & Drink updates include Trader Vic’s expanding to L.A., Mama Lamees getting a full-service restaurant, the closure of two Public
Concerning Reports Detail Emeryville’s Struggling Condo Market
A recent SF Chronicle report provided some concerning data regarding Emeryville home values. According to the report, Emeryville is one of only two cities
November 2024 Food & Drink Updates: Public Market Seeing Winter “Flurry” of Activity
Emeryville’s cherished Public Market, which has had its ups and downs in the wake of the pandemic, is the source of some mostly good
‘Local Supporting Local’ Insights from PAXIO Founder Phil Clark on 20 years of Business in Emeryville
Local high-speed internet provider PAXIO celebrated 20 years in Emeryville recently. PAXIO considers itself an Independent, last-mile provider and are pioneers in bringing fiber
Emeryville Retail & Service Updates: Ashley Closing; The Emery ‘Ghost Tenant‘; Bay St. Escape Room Opens; New Modern Furniture Store
We have some retail and service sector updates within Emeryville to share since our last update in July. Emeryville is losing a large chain
October Food & Drink Updates: Oaks Corner Reopens; Peet’s Delayed; Concern for Denny’s; Emery Farmers’ Market Moving
Our October Food & Drink updates include the return of a classic, The Emery Farmers’ Market on the move, a transit-accessible beer trail, concern
Sept. 2024 Food & Drink Updates: Sweetgreen Coming; TVs turns 90; Jungdon Katsu Sit Down?
Our September Food & Drink updates include some comings and goings at the Public Market, a grand opening celebration at Bay Street, the 90th
Bridgewater Neighbors unite to find ‘forever homes’ for litter of stray kittens
There are few things that can bring neighbors together on a common cause than helping vulnerable animals. Recently at the Bridgewater housing complex, longtime
