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May 21st, 2013
OP-ED: POST DISNEY ERA, IS PIXAR STILL A “GOOD CORPORATE CITIZEN”?
The E’ville Eye inadvertently posted that the voice of Frozone’s wife “Honey” was played by an Emery High student when in fact it was that of a long-time employee, Kimberly Adair Clark.
November 1st, 2013
PAK ‘N SAVE GRAND RE-OPENING SET FOR NOVEMBER 16TH
The E’ville Eye inadvertently posted that The Pak ‘n Save remodel was “brought about by 2010’s Measure J”
December 21, 2013
DOES RETAIL MAKE EMERYVILLE A TARGET FOR CRIMINALS?
The original Crime blotter image was from crimemapping.com was which does not report crimes in Emeryville. The image has been updated with a blotter from crimereports.com which does use data from the EPD.
October 25, 2014
POLITICAL BATTLE LINES DRAWN OVER MEASURES U & V
The E’ville Eye failed to make the distinction between “the city” and Councilmembers that are leading the effort to support U & V. Also, we inadvertently referred to the city’s education campaign as “Barnstorming” which would imply a political agenda.
July 20, 2015
Bay City News reports Sunday AM Gunshots Fired in Target Parking Lot
The E’ville Eye inadvertently noted that Target was not part of the East Bay Bridge Shopping Area when it in fact is.
January 10, 2022
Taco Bell Closes, Trader Vic’s Exploring Housing, Bay Bridge Center prepares for Redevelopment, Compound Gallery Moving to Emeryville
Story was corrected to clarify that Trader Vic’s does not own the property where their restaurant is located.
August 13, 2022
City Council Filing Period Extended after No Incumbents File; School Board Incumbents See Challenger
Story was corrected to reflect a technical error in filing protocols as well as clarify the inability of the city to appoint councilmembers during this election since this election will include a ballot measure.
December 19, 2023
Welch Elevated to Mayor; Mourra Vice Mayor in Surprise Vote; Bauters declares intent to seek 3rd term
“Medina resigned from council a few months later forcing the city to hold an expensive Special Election won by current Vice Mayor Courtney Welch.” Story was corrected to reflect the conflation of the 2021 resignation of Christian Patz with Ally Medina’s 2022 resignation.