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Covering the 1/20 & 2/3 meetings, Emeryville Council faced packed chambers as seniors from an impacted retirement community mobilized against the 40th St Multimodal Project, honored Black History Month & rejected a proposed land-acknowledgment discussion.
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Emeryville City Council Updates: Seniors Mobilize Against Multimodal Project; City Honors Black History Month; Proposed ‘Land Acknowledgement’ Discussion Fails to Advance • The E'ville Eye News
A recap of recent council meetings including a Black History Month proclamation and a large mobilization by Emeryville Seniors against the 40th St. Multimodal project.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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A vehicle was struck by a train in Emeryville early Saturday morning after a driver became stuck on the tracks near 67th & Shellmound.
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Early-Morning Train Collision Involving Stuck Vehicle In Emeryville • The E'ville Eye News
A vehicle was struck by a train in Emeryville early Feb. 14 after a driver became stuck on the tracks near 67th & Shellmound.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Emeryville Newswire (Jan 16–31) is out 🗞️
From a baker’s inspiring comeback and a Super Bowl–featured local artist to streetscape updates, public art, and rooftop bees — catch up on the latest around town. 🌆🍰🎨🐝
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: January 16-31, 2026 • The E'ville Eye News
Catch up on the latest Emeryville community news from January 16-31 including five stories that you may have missed.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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A tractor-trailer caught fire Monday afternoon on westbound I-80 near the MacArthur Maze, triggering lane closures and major traffic backups during the commute.
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Big Rig Fire at MacArthur Maze Shuts Down I-80, Snarls Traffic • The E'ville Eye News
A tractor-trailer fire shut down westbound I-80 at the MacArthur Maze Monday afternoon, causing major traffic delays. No injuries were reported.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Today’s Tokyo Central Grand Opening was Emeryville’s first new supermarket in over 30 Years bringing a long journey to a close.
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Tokyo Central Grand Opening: Emeryville’s First New ‘Supermarket’ in Over 30 Years • The E'ville Eye News
Today’s Tokyo Central Grand Opening will be Emeryville’s first new supermarket in over 30 Years bringing a long journey to a close.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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A coalition of social justice and labor organizations marched through rain-soaked streets in Emeryville on Tuesday evening, protesting recent actions by ICE in Minnesota and seeking to pressure corporations they say can influence federal policy.
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Activists March on Emeryville To Pressure Target & Home Depot Over ICE Stances • The E'ville Eye News
Activists marched in Emeryville on Tuesday evening to pressure Target & Home Depot to take a stance on ICE activity in their communities.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Emeryville Food & Drink updates for Jan. 2026: A new matcha Cafe coming, a virtual banh mi brand, another comeback for Comeback Cafe, Rotten City Pizza replaced and Tokyo Central’s long-awaited grand opening.

Here’s what’s new around town:
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January 2026 Food & Drink Updates: New Matcha Cafe; Banh Mi ‘Virtual Brand‘; Pizza Gallery Opens; Tokyo Central Grand Opening Weekend • The E'ville Eye News
Emeryville food & drink news including Pizza Gallery opening, Comeback Cafe’s return, matcha café plans, and Tokyo Central’s grand opening.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Emeryville Newswire:
▪️Emeryville Biotech Acquired for $2B
▪️Amtrak $10K Luxury Sleeper
▪️Emeryville Builder Awarded $35M Gov. Contract
▪️SSF Biotech Co. “downsizes” to Emeryville
▪️Urban Ore Union Ratifies 1st Contract
▪️Momeni Sues Local Media Outlets
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: January 1-15, 2026 • The E'ville Eye News
In this edition of our Emeryville Semi-Monthly newswire, we share five stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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Several retail & service developments have unfolded in and around Emeryville since our Nov. 2025 report. They include two closures, one relocation, a new “luxury” Bay Street tenant, and a projected opening date for the East Bay Bridge Burlington location.
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Jan. 2026 Emeryville Retail & Services Report: Two Closures, New Luxury Store, Xfinity on the Move • The E'ville Eye News
Our Jan. 2026 Emeryville Retail & Services report includes two closures, a new luxury store announcement and the Xfinity store on the move.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Local Business are bracing for the worst and residents are bracing for another 3 years of road construction if the 40th St. multimodal project is approved as planned.
The deadline for submitting environmental concerns to the city is tonight at midnight.
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Opposition Mounts as Emeryville Moves to Advance 40th Street Multimodal Project • The E'ville Eye News
Opposition grows as Emeryville moves to advance the 40th St. Multimodal Project, with businesses raising safety, access, and traffic concerns.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Local Government, City Planning, Development, Public Safety, Housing, Art & Culture, Food & Drink, Retail, Transit, History, Obituaries …

Another eventful year in Emeryville and we covered it all.

A look back and peak ahead in our 2025 year in review.

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2025 Emeryville News Year in Review • The E'ville Eye News
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 headlines reflected a...
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January 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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A murder charge was dropped against one of the co-defendants in an Emeryville convenience store homicide that occurred last September.
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Murder Charge Dropped for Co-Defendant in Emeryville Convenience Store Homicide • The E'ville Eye News
A murder charge was dropped for one of the co-defendant in an Emeryville convenience store homicide in September.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Emeryville Food & Drink Updates for Dec., 2025 include a new Public Market stall, A New Japanese restaurant coming to Bay Street, a Benihana update, A new Katsu spot on Hollis and two (hopefully) temporary closures.
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Dec. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Mamacita Opens; Tokyo Central Restaurant Unveiled; Benihana Update; Choc’Late Mama Temporary Closure; Jungdon Katsu Opens • The E'ville Eye News
Emeryville Food & Drink Updates for December including Mamacita, The Hand Roll Factory, Benihana Update & Choc’Late Mama Temporary closure.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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A man was transported to Highland Hospital with “life threatening injuries” on Sunday evening after being stabbed in the chest area near 36th & San Pablo Avenue along the Emeryville/Oakland border.
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BREAKING: Man Suffering “Life-Threatening Injuries” After Stabbing Near Oakland Border • The E'ville Eye News
A man was transported to Highland Hospital last night after being stabbed near the Oakland border.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Dec. 1-15 Newswire:
▪️Pixar’s Rendering Tech used for Military Drones
▪️ Capitol Corridor Promoting service to Superbowl LX
▪️Fertile Ground Sculpture Ribbon Cutting
▪️Sutter pauses plan to end Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
▪️Former Rec. Center to become Winter Shelter
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: Dec. 1-15, 2025 • The E'ville Eye News
Five stories relevant to Emeryville in our Semi-Monthly Newswire covering December 1-15, 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Emeryville’s Pavement Conditions Index, or “PCI” score, ranked among the top of Alameda County Cities according to the latest MTC “Pavement Condition of Bay Area Jurisdictions” 2024 Report.
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Emeryville’s Pavement Conditions Among Tops For Alameda County Cities According to Latest MTC Report • The E'ville Eye News
Emeryville’s Pavement Conditions Index ranked among the top of Alameda County Cities according to the latest MTC Report.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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The long-awaited Emeryville #PlanetFitness officially opened their doors today after a two year process. They have special membership offers good until 12/31 that we’ve linked to in our story.
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New Emeryville Planet Fitness Location Now Open • The E'ville Eye News
The long-awaited Emeryville Planet Fitness officially opened their doors today with special offers for new members.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Emeryville was the site of a protest on Monday where about 150 parents and allies of Trans-youth marched and rallied against Sutter Health’s pending decision to end support for Gender-based health care for minors.
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Protest in Emeryville Over Sutter Health’s Pending Decision to End Gender-Related Care for Youth • The E'ville Eye News
Emeryville was the site of a protest on Monday afternoon to draw attention to a pending decision by Sutter Health to end gender-related, or “gender-affirming,” medical care for patients under 19 years...
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December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Emeryville Newswire:
◾️Emeryville Man sentenced for Pimping
◾️Emeryville Co. awarded state funding to help accelerate mfg.
◾️Peet's CEO Replaced Ahead of Merger
◾️Man Sentenced for DUI Crash that Killed Resident
◾️Waymo closer to East Bay Launch
◾️AI biotech raises $106M
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: November 16-30, 2025 • The E'ville Eye News
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 of “Pimping” gets 6 years An Emeryville...
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December 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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The Final Emeryville city council meeting of the year was held on Tuesday, 12/2. This meeting is traditionally when new leadership is chosen amongst the five councilmembers. As expected, Sukhdeep Kaur was elevated to Mayor and Matthew Gould to Vice Mayor.
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Emeryville City Council Debates Monthly Meeting Proposal, Kaur Sworn in as Mayor • The E'ville Eye News
On the final Emeryville City Council meeting of 2025, Sukhdeep Kaur was elevated to Mayor and Matthew Solomon to Vice Mayor.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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The Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program (ECAP) which has been feeding the hungry for nearly 40 yrs, is back home in Emeryville just in time for the Holidays after the completion of the Nellie Hannon Gateway Project and is in need of volunteers/donations.
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ECAP – Back Home in Emeryville for the Holidays • The E'ville Eye News
Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program is back home in Emeryville in time for the Holidays after the completion of the Nellie Hannon Gateway.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Our latest Emeryville Retail & Services Report includes updates on Planet Fitness and Burlington, the return of Toys“R”Us, the possibility of a West Oakland Costco, a “Christmas in Emeryville” photoshoot opportunity, and the Wells Fargo branch on the move.
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Nov. 2025 Emeryville Retail & Services Report • The E'ville Eye News
Christmas in Emeryville, Wells Fargo moves, updates on Planet Fitness, Burlington and Toys“R”Us and the possibility of a West Oakland Costco.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Emeryville Newswire:
▪ City Surveying Residents on Wayfinding System
▪Target encouraging employees to smile more
▪Evening Hollis Road Work
▪ACT F-Line profiled as “Luxury” Bus Ride
▪Ex-Pixar Talent Debut First Film
▪Resident charged w/stabbing attack looks to avoid jail
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: November 1-15, 2025 • The E'ville Eye News
In this edition of our Semi-Monthly Emeryville Newswire, we share six stories relevant to Emeryville that you may have missed.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Our Emeryville Food & Drink updates for November include two new Public Market stalls, a new tenant at the former Rotten City Pizza space, a target Grand Opening date for the Tokyo Central grocery store and an update on the Jungdon Katsu sit down restaurant.
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Nov. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Two New Public Market Stalls; Pizza Gallery; Tokyo Central Opening Date; Jungdon Katsu Fire • The E'ville Eye News
Two new Public Market stalls, a new Pizza spot, a Grand Opening date for Tokyo Central and an update on Jungdon Katsu.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Emeryville Councilmember Kalimah Priforce is at home recovering after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on San Pablo Avenue to an ECAP event in Oakland.
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Councilmember Priforce Recovering After Being Struck by Vehicle • The E'ville Eye News
Emeryville Councilmember Kalimah Priforce is home recovering after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle to an ECAP event.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM