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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Former Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth is seeking legal counsel following her weekend resignation from the East Bay Regional Park District that she called a ‘constructive termination’ after she refused their demands.
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Former Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth Seeking Legal Counsel After Weekend Resignation from EBRPD • The E'ville Eye News
Former Emeryville City Manager Sabrina Landreth is seeking legal counsel following her weekend resignation from the East Bay Regional Park District.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Photographer, Longtime Emeryville Artist Co-op tenant and founding Emeryville Historical Society member Paul B. Herzoff passed away on October 11. He was 79 years old.
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Photographer, Historical Society Founding Member and Longtime Artists’ Coop Tenant Paul B. Herzoff (1946-2025) • The E'ville Eye News
Emeryville Historical Society founding member and longtime Artists’ Coop member Paul B. Herzoff passed away in October at the age of 79.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
10/15-31 Newswire:
▪Former Warrior Spotlights Emeryville Café
▪Hollis Streetscapes Completion Delayed
▪3 new Lyft Bike Docking Stations
▪Porpoise Sighting in Marina
▪Former guard pleads no contest to statutory rape
▪IKEA Abandons Dublin Store plans
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: Oct. 16-31, 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, including: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Festus Ezeli (@fe...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The City of Emeryville and its Mayor David Mourra have both addressed anxiety residents may be feeling w/recent Immigration Enforcement activity as well as impending cuts to SNAP benefits and food insecurity caused by the ongoing Federal government shutdown.
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Emeryville Reaffirms Sanctuary Status, Shares Resources Amid Federal Shutdown and Looming SNAP Suspension • The E'ville Eye News
The City of Emeryville issued a statement reaffirming its sanctuary status and sharing resources with impacted residents amid the ongoing federal govt. shutdown.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The Bay Bridge Office Plaza on Christie Ave in Emeryville, the site of a proposed 98 residential unit, mixed-use Research & Development project, has hit the market putting development of the site in limbo.
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Christie Site Once Slated for Mixed-Use Project Hits Market • The E'ville Eye News
The Bay Bridge Office Plaza, the site of a proposed 98-unit, mixed-use Research & Development project has hit the market.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🖐🏼 5 stories in our Semi-Monthly Emeryville Newswire:

▫️Rescued Seal Pup Update
▫️SF Gate Columnist tours EBMUD wastewater treatment plant
▫️Premier Nutrition leasing former Clif Bar Space
▫️Emeryville Biotech Firm raises $54M
▫️Latest Public Art Mural

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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: October 1-15 • The E'ville Eye News
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 Emeryville Marina Recovering in Marin The infant...
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October 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Latest Food & Drink updates in and around Emeryville include another Starbucks closure; Tokyo Central delayed, a new Bakery and activity at the former KYU2 space among other news.
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Oct. 2025 Food & Drink Updates: Starbucks Closure; Tokyo Central Delayed; New Bakery Opening; KYU2 Space Activity • The E'ville Eye News
Latest Food & Drink updates include another Starbucks closure; Tokyo Central delayed, a new Bakery and activity at the former KYU2 space.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Emeryville city planners and their partners presented options for the Powell Street Redesign project at an open house to solicit community feedback.

See what they have in store for the corridor.👇

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City of Emeryville Showcases Powell Street Redesign Options • The E'ville Eye News
Emeryville city planners presented options for the Powell Street Redesign project at an open house to solicit community feedback.
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October 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Emeryville commissioned artist Packard Jennings to build several of these custom bird houses along the greenway, as habitats for an endangered chickadee.
October 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Emeryville Newswire:
▪ Entertainer Name-drops Emeryville
▪ Seal Pup Rescued by EPD
▪ Northeastern U Students engage E’ville Biz Community
▪ Block Party to discuss future of 980
▪ Woman arrested for brandishing firearm
▪ Man Agrees to Settlement in Child Sex Abuse Case
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Emeryville Semi-Monthly Newswire: September 16-30 • The E'ville Eye News
A summary of newsworthy stories relevant to Emeryville residents covering the second half of September, 2025.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM