City Officials Make Pitch for Emeryville BART Station [April Fools]
City of Emeryville officials and staff made their pitch to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the addition of an Emeryville BART station at
Rivian Eying Emeryville For New EV Service Center
The Emeryville Planning Commission held a study session on Thursday, March 27 to review plans for a proposed Rivian Service Center at the former
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
Urban Ore Employees’ Union Vowing “Open-Ended Strike”
Unionized workers at Urban Ore kicked off what they are calling an open-ended strike on Saturday to protest what they claim are unfair labor
Emeryville Man Arrested by Mountain View Police for Attempted Murder
A 42-year-old Emeryville man was arrested for attempted murder following a recent stabbing incident in the city of Mountain View according to local Police.
Eli’s Mile High Club Warns of “Danger of Closing its Doors”
After months of back and forth with the City of Oakland, the owners of Eli’s Mile High Club are warning it is at risk
Emeryville Bi-Monthly Newsletter: March 1-15, 2025
In this edition of our Bi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed including: Peet’s Eliminates “Vegan Tax”
TIMELINE: Five Years Since Global Pandemic Became Local
It all seems like a bit of a blur. Five years ago, the international COVID-19 pandemic became local. Businesses and schools shuttered, meetings went
Sutter Health Campus Plan Reminiscent of 1990s Emeryville Kaiser Battle
The news of Sutter Health’s plans to open a massive campus in the center of Emeryville sent shock waves across the city when it
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
Emeryville Bi-Monthly Newsletter: February 16-28
In this edition of our Bi-Monthly newsletter, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed including: SFBT Details Cost, Reasons
Pittsburg Police Issue Arrest Warrants for Two Women Following Viral Animal Cruelty Video
The Pittsburg Police Department has issued arrest warrants for two women identified in a viral video captured by a garage cam. The video shows
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
Arrest Made After Felony Hit-And-Run Behind Emeryville BevMo!
The Emeryville Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect in a felony hit-and-run. The arrest was made with help from their recently deployed
BREAKING: Health Care Provider Acquires Emery Yards Campus for New Medical Center
Some major news has broken regarding the BioMed Realty “Emery Yards” campus that has sat vacant since its recent completion. A glut in Life
Emeryville Bi-Monthly Newsletter: Feb 1-15, 2025
In this edition of our Bi-Monthly newsletter covering the first half of February, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have
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 Getting Blowback from Local Businesses for Planned 40th St. Project Street Closures
Emeryville businesses along 40th Street and Park Avenue are beginning to mobilize to express their concerns over the planned 40th Street Multimodal Project that
Sacramento Woman Charged in 2023 Arson at Emeryville Target
A suspect in a case of arson at the Emeryville Target has been arrested and charged more than a year after the incident took
Preservation of Oakland’s 16th Street Station Takes Big Step Forward with NPS Historic Register Listing
West Oakland’s crumbling 16th Street station took a big step forward toward possible preservation and reactivation thanks to the recent efforts of The Oakland
Emeryville Bi-Monthly Newsletter: January 16-31
In this edition of our Bi-Monthly newsletter* covering the second half of January, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have
Emeryville Looking to Formalize Little Free Library Program
Emeryville is poised to implement a streamlined process for residents interested in installing or legitimizing an existing Little Free Library (LFL) in their neighborhood.
2024 Annual Crime Report: Emeryville Sees 20% Drop in Reports from 2023
After experiencing increases in crime reports for three consecutive years and a 14% increase in 2023, reports dropped more than 20% in 2024. Voters
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
