Emeryville Newswire: May 24-June 18, 2024
Our Emeryville newswire is a roundup of local news stories and high-performing social media posts relevant to Emeryville residents. In this post covering May
“A soul is like a drop in a vast ocean” Matthew Sperry’s Widow reflects following Ghost Bike Reinstallation
The “Ghost Bike” honoring the life of Matthew Sperry has been reinstalled along Powell Street just across the Oakland border. The new installation coincided
Toxic Remediation & Demolition of Former Marchant Site Begins
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has begun work on the former Marchant/Whitney property at 5679 Horton Street. Work at the 1.75-acre site
Emeryville Pak ‘N Save, Target Closing Self Checkouts as Prop 47 Battle Looms
The convenience and speed of shelf checkout may slowly be coming to an end in Emeryville and other urban cities. Regular customers of both
GALLERY: Ballers Era Begins at West Oakland’s Renovated Raimondi Park
The Oakland Ballers played to a sold out crowd on Tuesday evening to officially anoint the renovated, 4,000 seat Raimondi Park. With the imminent
2024 Emeryville Crime Data: Crime Reports Plummet in Q1
After experiencing a 14% increase in reported crime in 2023, crime reported in Emeryville is down 19% in the first quarter of 2024. The
May 2024 Food & Drink Updates: Chipotle Coming; Two Grand Openings; New Food Hall Coming to West Oakland; Café Space Conversion
Some food & drink updates in and around Emeryville since our last April update. Among the updates in May include a new Chipotle location,
Emeryville City Manager Paul Buddenhagen Slated to Return to Berkeley
Emeryville City Manager Paul Buddenhagen is returning to the City of Berkeley as first reported by The Berkeley Scanner. Buddenhagen recently informed Emeryville City
Emeryville Newswire: May 5-23, 2024
Our Emeryville newswire is a roundup of local news stories and high-performing social media posts relevant to Emeryville residents. In this post covering May
UPDATE: Suspect in Random Attack at Chick-Fil-A Arrested
A patron dining on the patio of the Emeryville Chick-fil-A on 40th Street was the victim of an apparently random attack on Monday afternoon.
Homeless Count Drops in Emeryville & Berkeley while Oakland’s Continues to Climb
Emeryville’s homeless population dropped significantly from two years ago according to the preliminary Alameda County ‘Point in Time’ biennial count. The number of unsheltered
‘Red Shoe iPhone Bandit’ Tyler Mims Released on Bail
Tyler Mims, the 23-year-old man arrested on February 7th following a brazen theft of 50 iPhones at the Bay Street Emeryville Apple Store, has
Ballers Baseball Club Leading West Oakland’s Raimondi Park Revitalization
The Oakland Ballers baseball team have taken another big step forward to playing their first games in Oakland. The expansion Pioneer League team received
Emeryville Newswire: April 15-May 4, 2024
Our Emeryville newswire is a roundup of local news stories and high-performing social media posts relevant to Emeryville residents. In this post covering the
May 2024 Retail Updates: Ulta Beauty Closing; Arts Africains Reopens; East Bay Badminton Shutters
Some timely local retail updates over the past month in Emeryville that we wanted to share. Also, ICYMI, we also recently posted an update
Pacific Rim Intl. to Close Emeryville campus following ‘nearly three times’ rent increase
The Pacific Rim International School, or “PRINTS,” announced the abrupt closure of their Emeryville campus at the conclusion of their 2023/24 school year to
Bay Street Updates: Mumu Grand Opening; Express Closing; Two New Tenants Announced; Grocery Space Update
Bay Street continues to add new tenants to their evolving roster (and in this report, lose a tenant). There is still no internal activity
End of Emeryville Chevys Era Marred by Break-In
The farewell celebration to honor Emeryville’s “charming” Chevys was marred by a weekend break-in. The Chevys was burglarized Sunday evening with their stock of
April 2024 Food & Drink Updates: Nusa to Public Market; Chevys’ Last Sunset, Five Guys Finally Opens
Some quick updates on some local restaurants we’ve been following since our last update in March. We’re closely following the status of Mumu Hotpot
Emeryville Newswire: April 1-14, 2024
Our Emeryville newswire is a roundup of local news stories and high-performing social media posts relevant to Emeryville residents. In this post covering the
ACTC Launches Tool to Collect Community Feedback on San Pablo Ave Bus & Bikes Lanes Project
The Alameda County Transportation Commission has launched an online tool to help collect community feedback on their ambitious San Pablo Avenue Corridor project. San
Outgoing Councilmember John Bauters honored with Public Toilet Naming [April Fools]
With a ceremonial flush, the Portland Loo at Huchiun Park was officially anointed at a special ceremony today. Yes, Emeryville’s latest public “John” is
March 2024 Food & Drink Updates: JARS to Bay Street; Comeback Café Attempting ‘Comeback’; Townhouse Property Hits the Market; More Ghost Kitchen Options
Some local Food & Drink updates in and around Emeryville since out last update in February including a JARS dessert shop opening at Bay
Emeryville Newswire: March 3-24, 2024
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