News & Commentary Archives • The E'ville Eye News

January 7, 2026

News & Commentary·Planning & Development·Transit

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

January 4, 2026

News & Commentary

2025 Emeryville News Year in Review

From major development decisions and long-anticipated business openings to debates over public safety, housing, and transportation, 2025 marked a pivotal year for Emeryville. The

December 29, 2025

Crime & Public Safety·Jurisprudence·News & Commentary

Murder Charge Dropped for Co-Defendant in Emeryville Convenience Store Homicide

We’re beginning to get a clearer picture of the events that led up to the September 2nd homicide in Emeryville thanks to reporting by

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 22, 2025

Breaking News & Alerts·Crime & Public Safety·News & Commentary

BREAKING: Man Suffering “Life-Threatening Injuries” After Stabbing Near Oakland Border

Police Officers responded to a disturbance near 1048 36th Street last night at approximately 11:05 p.m. The incident involved a male subject who sustained

December 20, 2025

News·News & Commentary·Newsletter

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: Dec. 1-15, 2025

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newswire, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed including: How Pixar’s Technology May

December 16, 2025

News & Commentary·Planning & Development

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

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

December 6, 2025

News & Commentary·Newsletter

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: November 16-30, 2025

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly Emeryville Newswire, we share 6 stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: Emeryville Man Convicted

December 3, 2025

Local Government·News & Commentary

Emeryville City Council Debates Monthly Meeting Proposal, Kaur Sworn in as Mayor

The Emeryville City Council met for the last time of 2025 on Tuesday, December 2nd. Highlights from the meeting included a special meeting to

November 26, 2025

Affordable Housing·Homelessness·Housing·News & Commentary

ECAP – Back Home in Emeryville for the Holidays

The Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program, which has been feeding the region’s hungry for nearly 40 years, is back in Emeryville at their new, permanent

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 21, 2025

News & Commentary·Newsletter

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: November 1-15, 2025

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly Emeryville Newswire, we share six stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: City Surveying Residents

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 14, 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety·Local Government·News & Commentary

Councilmember Priforce Recovering After Being Struck by Vehicle

Emeryville City Councilmember Kalimah Priforce is recovering at home after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon. He was hit riding his bicycle

November 10, 2025

Local Government·News & Commentary·Politics

Former Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth Seeking Legal Counsel After Weekend Resignation from EBRPD

Former Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth is seeking legal counsel after resigning from the East Bay Regional Park District over the weekend. The EBPRD

November 7, 2025

News & Commentary·Newsletter

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: Oct. 16-31, 2025

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly Emeryville newswire, we share six stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: View this post

October 29, 2025

Local Government·News & Commentary·Social Justice & Activism

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,

October 23, 2025

Commercial Real Estate·Local Business·News & Commentary

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,

October 21, 2025

News & Commentary·Newsletter

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: October 1-15

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: Seal Pup Rescued from

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 11, 2025

Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety·News & Commentary·Planning & Development

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.

October 9, 2025

News & Commentary·Newsletter

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: September 16-30

In this edition of our Semi-Monthly newsletter, we share six stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed, including: From Emeryville to Beverly

News & Commentary

Opposition Mounts as Emeryville Moves to Advance 40th Street Multimodal Project

2025 Emeryville News Year in Review

Murder Charge Dropped for Co-Defendant in Emeryville Convenience Store Homicide

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

BREAKING: Man Suffering “Life-Threatening Injuries” After Stabbing Near Oakland Border

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: Dec. 1-15, 2025

Emeryville’s Pavement Conditions Among Tops For Alameda County Cities According to Latest MTC Report

New Emeryville Planet Fitness Location Now Open

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: November 16-30, 2025

Emeryville City Council Debates Monthly Meeting Proposal, Kaur Sworn in as Mayor

ECAP – Back Home in Emeryville for the Holidays

Nov. 2025 Emeryville Retail & Services Report

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: November 1-15, 2025

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

Councilmember Priforce Recovering After Being Struck by Vehicle

Former Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth Seeking Legal Counsel After Weekend Resignation from EBRPD

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: Oct. 16-31, 2025

Christie Site Once Slated for Mixed-Use Project Hits Market

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: October 1-15

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

City of Emeryville Showcases Powell Street Redesign Options

Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: September 16-30

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